Roof Replacement Before & After Photos

Jack went out to a home in West Fargo, ND, to do a complete roof inspection. Mitchell called Vita Roofing after a major hail storm. Due to the size of the hail and the damage it caused, Mitchell needed to have his roof checked out to confirm the extent of the damage. 

After the inspection, it was confirmed that the roof sustained considerable injury to multiple shingles. The hail strikes left 1" dents in the asphalt. Once the shingle is compermised, it is important to have it replaced. If not, water will seep into the areas where the hail left the marks and will cause deterioration of the roofing underlayment and decking. 

After Mitchell spoke to Jack about his options, Jack assured him that a roof replacement was the best option. If he decided to only repair the damaged sections of asphalt shingles, it would only be a matter of time before the roof would need to be completely replaced. He agreed to a full shingle replacement. He decided to install IKO Nordic top-tier class 4-rated shingles. This asphalt shingle is designed to withstand extreme weather conditions & is impact resistant. This will give his home a better chance to survive future hailstorms. 

Kent knew it was time for a roof replacement in Fargo when his shingles started showing their age after years of harsh North Dakota winters. After a free roof inspection, Vita Roofing recommended a complete asphalt shingle roof replacement. The new roof included an exhaust vent, an adjustable roof jack, and a 12" Alum Whirlybird BIB Turbine, Internally Braced, in Brown, to improve attic ventilation.

For the new roof, Kent chose IKO Dynasty architectural shingles in Biscayne, backed by a Limited Lifetime warranty. These shingles are water-resistant, wind-resistant up to 130 MPH, and built to hold up to Fargo’s snow, ice, and storms. Our crew installed the roof using the Klaus Roofing Way, reinforcing every layer from the roof decking to the synthetic underlayment, starter strips, flashing, and ventilation.

The result is a roof with more curb appeal and better protection, plus the confidence of working with a trusted local roofing contractor. Thinking about a roof replacement in Fargo, West Fargo, or Moorhead? Call Vita Roofing for a free estimate.

When Marcus from Harwood, North Dakota, noticed his roof showing signs of age and storm damage, he knew it was time to call in the experts. After researching trusted contractors, he contacted Vita Roofing to discuss replacing his roof with a durable metal system. During the inspection, the team confirmed that the existing roof had reached the end of its lifespan. They also noted the steep pitch of the roof, which required special attention in both the estimate and the installation process to ensure a safe and efficient project.

The replacement started with the roof deck and sheathing, the plywood layer that provides structural support. After preparing the deck, the crew installed a protective underlayment designed to act as a barrier against moisture and ice. At the lowest edge of the roof, eave trim was installed over the underlayment to function as a drip edge, guiding water safely away from the structure. With the base layers in place, the installers carefully positioned the seamless metal roofing panels, overlapping each one so the underlap remained beneath the overlap side to ensure water-tight performance.

To finish the system, the Vita Roofing team installed gable and rake trim along the sides of the roof to seal the exposed edges. Butyl tape was used for additional sealing, while foam closure strips were applied with sealant at both the eaves and ridge to prevent insects and rain from entering beneath the panels. The final step was installing the ridge cap across the roof’s peak, followed by securing everything with heavy-duty fasteners placed strategically to withstand strong winds. The completed metal roof not only enhanced Marcus’ home visually but also delivered the long-term durability he needed in North Dakota’s demanding climate.

When it came time to replace the roof on her 8-plus-acre property near Blanchard, ND, Jane wanted more than a like-for-like reshingle; she wanted a roofing system that could actually stand up to the wind and hail her rural home routinely takes on. Vita Roofing's inspection had already revealed the toll: years of storm damage had caused significant wood rot to both the house and an outbuilding damaged by a fallen tree branch.

Rather than defaulting to a standard asphalt shingle, Jane worked with Austin to compare her options side by side. She weighed the Class 3-rated IKO Dynasty shingle against the higher-tier IKO Nordic Class 4 Klaus Roofing System, ultimately choosing the Class 4 product for its superior resistance to wind and impact damage, an easy decision for a property with no windbreak nearby to soften the next storm.

The finished system didn't stop at the shingle. Jane's new roof was built with Velora One roofing underlayment, Sealoron XT ice-and-water shield, black-painted Quality Edge drip edge with a 2x2 steel gutter apron, and new 12" aluminum Whirlybird BIB turbine vents with internal bracing, a fully integrated roofing system designed to move air, shed water, and resist wind uplift as one unit rather than a collection of separate parts.