In June 2026, Loudoun Roofing replaced the roof on a brick-front townhouse in the River Creek neighborhood of Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, after a May inspection found four sheets of rotted fire-rated plywood under the old shingles. The crew replaced the rotted plywood with new fire-rated plywood and installed new synthetic underlayment, ice and water shield, architectural shingles, ridge vent and four new roof vents.
Project at a glance
- Location: River Creek, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia
- Home: Brick-front townhouse in a row of townhomes
- Project: Full roof replacement, about 16 squares
- Decking: 4 sheets of rotted fire-rated plywood replaced with new fire-rated plywood
- Also new: Synthetic underlayment, ice and water shield, ridge vent, 4 square roof vents, a pipe boot and white drip edge
- Inspection: May 17, 2026
- Work dates: June 11 and 13, 2026
- Completed: June 2026
- Contractor: Loudoun Roofing HIC
About River Creek
River Creek is a gated golf community about 4 miles east of downtown Leesburg, where Goose Creek meets the Potomac River (River Creek on Wikipedia). It has about 1,130 single-family homes and townhomes, 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 May inspection found four sheets of rotted fire-rated plywood that had to be replaced. Other signs pointed the same way: rusted nail heads exposed on the roof, a hole opening up at the roof edge flashing, rotted wood inside a flashing channel along the wall, rust running down the metal chimney flue and water-stained wood in the attic.
The owner chose a full replacement. After tear-off, the crew replaced the rotted sheets with new fire-rated plywood, then installed synthetic underlayment, ice and water shield, new architectural shingles, a new ridge vent and four new roof vents.
Before
What we did
- Inspected the roof and attic and documented the damage.
- Removed the old shingles down to the decking.
- Replaced 4 sheets of rotted fire-rated plywood with new fire-rated plywood.
- Installed ice and water shield and synthetic underlayment.
- Installed new architectural shingles and white drip edge.
- Installed a new ridge vent, 4 square roof vents and a new pipe boot.
- Cleaned up and checked the finished roof.
The finished project
Why these materials
Fire-rated plywood. This roof’s decking is fire-rated plywood, which is treated to slow the spread of fire and is often used on attached homes like townhouses. The rotted sheets were replaced with new fire-rated plywood.
Ice and water shield. Ice and water shield is a self-adhering waterproof membrane that goes under the shingles. It helps keep out water that gets past the shingles during heavy rain or ice dams.
Ridge vent. A ridge vent lets warm, moist air escape from the attic along the peak, which helps keep the attic dry in winter and cooler in summer.
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.
- On a townhouse, watch for stains or soft spots on the top-floor ceiling. They often show up before you can see anything from the ground.
Frequently asked questions
It is roof decking treated to slow the spread of fire. It is often used on attached homes like townhouses, and this Leesburg townhouse has it.
Yes. The crew replaced the four rotted sheets with new fire-rated plywood.
Soft or sagging spots, water stains in the attic, and rust or holes around flashing are common signs. This roof showed several of them.
The work was done on June 11 and 13, 2026.
Planning a roof project in Leesburg?
Planning a roof project in Leesburg? See our Leesburg roofing page, learn about roof replacement and roof repair, browse more completed projects, or contact us for a free estimate.