Roof and Skylight Replacement in Mansfield, MA

Roof Repair in Mansfield, MA

Master Roof is a local roofing company providing top-notch services such as roof replacement, assessments, repairs, and skylight installations in Mansfield, MA, and the surrounding areas. For this project, Master Roof replaced the roof and skylights on a home in Mansfield.

Project Overview

Asphalt Shingles: GAF Timberline HDZ Charcoal

Roof Deck: Sheathing

Ice and Water Shield: GAF StormGuard Ice & Water Shield

Underlayment:  GAF Deck-Armor Synthetic

Roof Size: 28 sq

Problem

Deteriorated Roof and Skylights

The roofing experts at Master Roof got a call from a homeowner in Mansfield, MA, asking for an assessment of their roof. The home was 36 years old and the roof, skylights,and cupola were showing their age. A detailed inspection by the Master Roof team uncovered the following items:

• Shingles that are cracked, missing granules, and with exposed nails.
• A double layer of shingles in some parts of the roof.
• Ventilation consisting of vented drip edge, rafter vents, ridge vent, and a cupola.
• Metal on the eaves in the rear of the garage.
• The cupola is rotted and worn out.
• Skylights that are quite old and in need of replacement.
• Bathroom vents exiting into the soffits.

The solution was complete replacement of the roofing materials, including skylights, and rework the roof ventilation. Specifically, the work included the following:

• Removal of all shingles and underlayment – including the double layer of shingles on portions of the roof.
• Remove the existing cupola.
• Move the bathroom vents to the roof.
• Install hip vents of the roof hips.
• Remove unused satellite dish.
• Installation of the Ultimate Boot Pipe, providing a long-lasting solution to flashing issues around the plumbing vent.
• Replacing the chimney flashing with a three-layer process:  The first layer is an Ice and Water mem brane around the chimney, extending 6 inches up the chimney brick. Second, each shingle gets a piece of aluminum step flashing and the corners get a piece of lead for proper flashing. Third, the team installed the counter flashing, made of lead flashing.
• Replace the 4 existing skylights with new VELUX skylights.
• Replace all roofing materials with quality GAF products: GAF Timberline HDZ shingles in Charcoal, StormGuard, Deckamour, and Timbertex. This includes removing the metal roofing on the rear of the garage and replacing it with StormGuard and DeckArmor to prevent ice dams.
  

Following Master Roof’s expert assessment and execution, the homeowner in Mansfield, MA, received a complete roofing system overhaul that addressed both visible and hidden issues. The removal of all aging shingles—including a second, unnecessary layer—along with deteriorated skylights and a rotted cupola, allowed for a clean slate and ensured that no compromised materials were left behind. The installation of high-performance GAF Timberline HDZ shingles, StormGuard, DeckArmor, and Timbertex ridge caps provides the home with a durable, weather-resistant barrier that significantly enhances curb appeal and protects the home from New England’s harsh climate.

A critical component of this project was upgrading the roof’s ventilation and moisture control. By relocating the bathroom vents to exit properly through the roof and adding hip vents, Master Roof improved airflow and reduced the risk of moisture buildup and mold growth in the attic space. The team also replaced the old chimney flashing with a robust three-layer system using Ice and Water membrane, aluminum step flashing, and lead counter flashing—offering long-term reliability and leak prevention around one of the most vulnerable areas of the roof.

Additionally, the replacement of four aging skylights with new VELUX models brought new life to the interior of the home, enhancing natural light and energy efficiency. By removing the rear garage’s old metal roofing and installing modern underlayment materials, the risk of ice dams and water intrusion was significantly reduced. Overall, this project provided the homeowner with a structurally sound, energy-efficient, and visually refreshed roofing system—offering peace of mind, added home value, and long-term performance.