Full Roof Replacement & Fascia Upgrade on High Street in Stratham, NH
August 2026
Compass Exteriors recently completed a full roof replacement on a duplex located on High Street in Stratham, New Hampshire. In addition to installing a completely new roofing system, the project included full fascia replacement, extensive roof decking replacement, and the installation of two new Velux skylights. The homeowners selected Owens Corning shingles in Onyx Black, one of the most popular roofing colors we install throughout New Hampshire. The deep black shingles were paired with black drip edge and color-matched pipe boots, giving the finished roof a clean, consistent appearance without introducing contrasting metal or flashing colors. Once the existing roofing materials were removed, we found that the roof was decked entirely with rough-sawn barnboard. While this type of decking is common on many older New Hampshire homes, the existing boards did not provide the proper substrate for the new Owens Corning roofing system. To ensure the roof assembly met the applicable Owens Corning installation and warranty requirements, Compass removed and replaced the decking throughout the entire duplex with new 3/4-inch plywood. Replacing all of the roof decking added a significant step to the project, but it also created a solid, uniform surface for the new shingles and gave the homeowners a roof system built correctly from the deck up. The homeowners also decided to use the roof replacement as an opportunity to bring more natural light into the home. Our team installed two new Velux skylights as part of the roofing work, allowing the skylights and surrounding flashing to be integrated properly into the new roof rather than added afterward. Along with the roofing work, Compass replaced the existing fascia around the property, helping finish the exterior and address aging trim at the roofline. For homeowners comparing roofing contractors in Stratham, NH, this project is a good example of why a full roof replacement involves more than simply installing new shingles. Proper roof decking, flashing, ventilation, roof penetrations, skylight integration, drip edge, and exterior trim all play a role in the long-term performance of the roofing system. The finished duplex now has a new Owens Corning Onyx Black roof, updated fascia, two Velux skylights, and a completely new 3/4-inch plywood roof deck underneath it—all installed as one coordinated roofing system by Compass Exteriors.
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Full Roof Replacement & Fascia Upgrade on High Street in Stratham, NH
Compass Exteriors recently completed a full roof replacement on a duplex located on High Street in Stratham, New Hampshire. In addition to installing a completely new roofing system, the project included full fascia replacement, extensive roof decking replacement, and the installation of two new Velux skylights. The homeowners selected Owens Corning shingles in Onyx Black, one of the most popular roofing colors we install throughout New Hampshire. The deep black shingles were paired with black drip edge and color-matched pipe boots, giving the finished roof a clean, consistent appearance without introducing contrasting metal or flashing colors. Once the existing roofing materials were removed, we found that the roof was decked entirely with rough-sawn barnboard. While this type of decking is common on many older New Hampshire homes, the existing boards did not provide the proper substrate for the new Owens Corning roofing system. To ensure the roof assembly met the applicable Owens Corning installation and warranty requirements, Compass removed and replaced the decking throughout the entire duplex with new 3/4-inch plywood. Replacing all of the roof decking added a significant step to the project, but it also created a solid, uniform surface for the new shingles and gave the homeowners a roof system built correctly from the deck up. The homeowners also decided to use the roof replacement as an opportunity to bring more natural light into the home. Our team installed two new Velux skylights as part of the roofing work, allowing the skylights and surrounding flashing to be integrated properly into the new roof rather than added afterward. Along with the roofing work, Compass replaced the existing fascia around the property, helping finish the exterior and address aging trim at the roofline. For homeowners comparing roofing contractors in Stratham, NH, this project is a good example of why a full roof replacement involves more than simply installing new shingles. Proper roof decking, flashing, ventilation, roof penetrations, skylight integration, drip edge, and exterior trim all play a role in the long-term performance of the roofing system. The finished duplex now has a new Owens Corning Onyx Black roof, updated fascia, two Velux skylights, and a completely new 3/4-inch plywood roof deck underneath it—all installed as one coordinated roofing system by Compass Exteriors.