In October 2026, Crafted Exterior Services replaced the roof on a two-story colonial with a full front porch in Keedysville, MD, in southern Washington County. The 39-square roof was torn off to the decking and rebuilt with a complete Owens Corning system.
Project at a glance
- Location: Keedysville, MD
- Completed: October 2026
- Service: roof replacement process
- Home: Two-story colonial with a full front porch
- Roof size: 39 squares
- Shingles: Owens Corning Duration with SureNail Technology
- Drip edge: Black PVC-coated
About the area
Keedysville is a small town in southern Washington County, Maryland, on Route 34 between Boonsboro and Sharpsburg, a short drive from Antietam National Battlefield.
Before the project
What we checked
A 39-square roof on a two-story colonial is a big tear-off. The crew stripped the whole roof to the roof decking, inspected it front and back, and dried it in with synthetic underlayment before the new shingles went on.
What we did
- Removed the existing roofing down to the decking so every board and sheet could be inspected.
- Installed black PVC-coated drip edge around the entire perimeter.
- Installed Owens Corning ProArmor synthetic underlayment.
- Installed ice and water shield along all eaves and in every valley.
- Installed starter shingles around the full perimeter of the roof.
- Installed Owens Corning Duration shingles with SureNail Technology, hand-nailed with six nails per shingle.
- Installed Lifetime Ultimate pipe flashing boots and painted the pipes to match the roof.
The finished project
Why these materials
Owens Corning Duration shingles. Owens Corning rates Duration shingles Class 3 for impact resistance and builds them with SureNail Technology, a reinforced nailing strip with Triple Layer Protection in the nailing zone for stronger holding power. The shingles are algae resistant to help control dark streaking. Owens Corning lists a 130 mph wind warranty, rising to 160 mph when its required components and starter shingles on the eaves and rakes are installed (see the manufacturer warranty for details).
Owens Corning ProArmor synthetic underlayment. Owens Corning says ProArmor repels water better than 15 lb felt, resists stretching and tearing around fasteners, and has a slip-resistant surface that gives the crew safer footing on steep roofs.
Ice and water shield. A self-adhering waterproof membrane installed along the eaves and in the valleys, the two places where ice dams and wind-driven rain are most likely to push water under shingles.
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
Owens Corning Duration architectural shingles with SureNail Technology, over ProArmor synthetic underlayment, with ice and water shield at the eaves and valleys.
About 39 squares on a two-story colonial with a full front porch.
Yes. Crafted works throughout Washington County, Maryland, including Keedysville, Boonsboro and Sharpsburg.
Yes. Crafted hand-nails every shingle with six nails per shingle.
Planning a roof project near Keedysville?
Crafted Exterior Services serves Keedysville, Boonsboro, Sharpsburg and the rest of Washington County from our Hagerstown location. See our Hagerstown, MD roofing services, learn about our roof replacement process, or request a free estimate.