In September 2026, Loudoun Roofing replaced the roof on a large two-story home in the Stowers neighborhood of Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, after a July inspection found hail marks, heavy granule loss and shingles creased by wind. The new roof is CertainTeed Landmark, installed over two days with new synthetic underlayment, ridge vent and pipe boots.
Project at a glance
- Location: Stowers, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia
- Project: Full roof replacement, about 36 squares across five roof sections
- Problems found: Hail marks, heavy granule loss and wind-creased shingles
- Shingles: CertainTeed Landmark
- Also new: Damaged decking replaced, synthetic underlayment, ridge vent, pipe boots and drip edge
- Inspection: July 21, 2026
- Project duration: 2 days (September 17–18, 2026)
- Completed: September 2026
- Contractor: Loudoun Roofing HIC
About Stowers
Stowers is a Leesburg neighborhood of about 330 single-family homes, according to Loudoun County’s residential community data.
About Leesburg
Leesburg is the county seat of Loudoun County, with a historic downtown and neighborhoods that range from older brick homes near the town center to newer subdivisions on the edges of town. Learn more from the Town of Leesburg.
The challenge and how we solved it
The July inspection turned up several kinds of damage across the roof: hail marks on the shingles, heavy granule loss along the edges, a shingle creased by wind and a loose gutter hanger. Once shingles lose their granules and get creased, they no longer shed water the way they should.
With wear across all five roof sections, the owner chose a full replacement. During tear-off, the crew found damaged decking and replaced it before installing new synthetic underlayment and CertainTeed Landmark shingles.
Before
What we did
- Inspected the roof and documented the hail and wind damage.
- Removed the old shingles down to the decking.
- Replaced the damaged decking found during tear-off.
- Installed new synthetic underlayment and ice and water shield.
- Installed CertainTeed Landmark shingles.
- Installed new ridge vent and ridge caps, pipe boots and drip edge.
- Cleaned up and checked the finished roof.
The finished project
Why these materials
CertainTeed Landmark shingles. Landmark is CertainTeed’s dual-layer architectural shingle. CertainTeed lists a lifetime limited transferable warranty, a 110 mph wind rating (upgradable to 160 mph), a UL Class A fire rating and UL 2218 Class 3 impact resistance. Details are on CertainTeed’s Landmark page. See our CertainTeed Landmark page for more.
Keeping your roof in good shape
- Check your attic a couple of times a year for water stains, and keep attic vents clear so moisture can escape.
- Clean your gutters after the fall leaf drop and again in spring. Clogged gutters push water back under the edge of the roof.
- After strong storms or wind warnings from the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office in Sterling, look over your roof from the ground for missing or lifted shingles.
- After a hailstorm, look for dark spots where granules have been knocked off, and have the roof checked before small damage turns into leaks.
Frequently asked questions
Common signs are dark spots or dents where granules were knocked off, cracked shingles and granules collecting in the gutters. This Leesburg roof showed hail marks and heavy granule loss.
Granules protect shingles from the sun. When large areas have lost them, the shingles wear out quickly. Combined with hail and wind damage, it led to a full replacement here.
A creased shingle has lost its seal and can lift or blow off in the next storm, letting water in.
This roof, about 36 squares, took two days.
Planning a roof project in Leesburg?
Planning a roof project in Leesburg? See our Leesburg roofing page, learn about roof replacement and roof repair, see our storm and hail damage page, browse more completed projects, or contact us for a free estimate.