In July 2026, Crafted Exterior Services replaced the roof on a single-story ranch home in Broadfording, just west of Hagerstown in Washington County, Maryland. The crew tore the old roof off down to the decking, inspected it, and rebuilt the roof system layer by layer.
Project at a glance
- Location: Broadfording, Hagerstown, MD
- Completed: July 2026
- Service: roof replacement in Hagerstown
- Home: Single-story ranch with a covered front porch
- Underlayment: CertainTeed RoofRunner synthetic underlayment
- Ice and water: CertainTeed WinterGuard along eaves and valleys
About the area
Broadfording is the area along Broadfording Road just west of Hagerstown, in Washington County, Maryland. Hagerstown is the county seat, and Crafted works on homes throughout the county.
Before the project
What we checked
Every Crafted roof replacement starts with a full tear-off, so the roof decking can be inspected before anything new goes down. On this ranch the crew stripped the old roof to the deck, checked it, and covered it with synthetic underlayment and ice and water shield before the new shingles went on.
What we did
- Removed the existing roofing down to the decking so all of it could be inspected.
- Tarped the landscaping and beds around the house to catch debris during tear-off.
- Installed black PVC-coated drip edge around the perimeter.
- Installed CertainTeed RoofRunner synthetic underlayment over the decking.
- Installed CertainTeed WinterGuard ice and water shield along all eaves and in the valleys.
- Installed a starter course around the entire perimeter, then the new shingles, hand-nailed with six nails per shingle.
- Installed a Lifetime Ultimate pipe flashing boot and painted the pipes to match the roof.
The finished project
Why these materials
CertainTeed RoofRunner synthetic underlayment. CertainTeed describes RoofRunner as a scrim-reinforced underlayment that sheds water quickly, resists wind and gives installers a slip-resistant surface.
CertainTeed WinterGuard. A self-adhering waterproofing underlayment installed along the eaves and in the valleys. CertainTeed designs it to help prevent leaks from ice dams and wind-driven rain.
Black PVC-coated drip edge. Metal edging along the eaves and rakes that directs water into the gutters and away from the fascia, finished in black.
Lifetime Ultimate pipe boots. Pipe penetrations are a common leak point, so every plumbing vent got a new flashing boot, and the pipes were painted to match the roof.
Keeping your roof in good shape
- Clean the gutters and downspouts after the leaves drop in the fall, so water drains off the eaves instead of backing up under the shingles.
- Walk around and look at the roof from the ground after major wind or hail storms. The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office posts storm warnings for this area, and missing or creased shingles should be checked by a roofer before the next rain.
- Keep the attic vents open. Insulation pushed against the soffit vents blocks the airflow the ridge vent depends on, and a warm attic is what melts snow into ice dams.
- Have the pipe boots and flashing looked at every few years. Those joints are where small leaks usually start.
- Never pressure wash the shingles. It strips the protective granules off the surface.
Frequently asked questions
The crew installed CertainTeed RoofRunner synthetic underlayment over the whole deck and CertainTeed WinterGuard ice and water shield along the eaves and in the valleys.
Crafted removes the old roofing down to the decking on every replacement, including this ranch in Broadfording, so the deck can be inspected and repaired before the new roof goes on.
The crew laid tarps over the landscaping and beds around the house to catch shingles and nails as the old roof came off, then cleaned up when the job was done.
Yes. Crafted replaces roofs in Broadfording, Hagerstown and across Washington County, Maryland.
Planning a roof project in Hagerstown?
Crafted Exterior Services replaces roofs across Hagerstown and Washington County, and every job starts with a full tear-off so hidden decking damage is found and fixed. See our Hagerstown, MD roofing services, learn about roof replacement in Hagerstown, or request a free estimate.