Complete Roof Replacement in Tomah WI with Atlas StormMaster Shingles

Here's what we were working with on this Tomah job - old spaced decking that had seen way better days. Gaps between the boards, weathered wood, no solid surface underneath the shingles. That kind of base doesn't just hurt performance, it's a liability. You can't put a quality roof on a compromised foundation and expect it to last.

So before a single shingle went down, we stripped everything off and installed new OSB sheathing across the entire surface. This gave us a flat, solid, continuous base - exactly what a proper shingle installation needs. Skipping this step is one of the biggest mistakes we see on re-roofing jobs, and it's one we'll never cut corners on.

For the shingles, we went with Atlas StormMaster Shake in Grand Teton. These are Class 4 impact-resistant shingles - the highest rating available - which matters a lot in Wisconsin where hail and severe storms are a real threat. They're built tougher than a standard shingle, and they carry the look of a wood shake without the maintenance headaches that come with actual wood.

The finished roof came together clean. Tight, consistent lines across all the plane intersections, proper flashing around the skylights, and ridge ventilation integrated throughout. Every penetration was sealed correctly. Nothing was rushed. That's the kind of attention to detail that actually determines how long a roof holds up over time.

Wisconsin weather doesn't give you a pass. Wind, ice, hail - it hits this area hard. Choosing the right shingle and doing the prep work correctly is what separates a roof that lasts from one that's back in trouble in five years. This one in Tomah is built right from the deck up.