Not every roofing project starts with storm damage or a failed insurance claim. Sometimes a homeowner simply reaches the point where the roof has run its course and the right move is a clean, complete replacement with quality material and a contractor who executes it correctly. That was the situation for one Alafaya homeowner who needed a new roof and gutter system on a well-maintained Florida home — and DeSantis Roofing delivered both.
The home is a single-story property with soft yellow-green lap siding, white trim and fascia, circular gable vents on the front dormers, mature palm trees in the landscaped front yard, and a multi-plane roofline that covers the main living section, two front gable projections, and an attached two-car garage. It’s a home with strong curb appeal, and the new Owens Corning shingles in a deep charcoal tone give it a roofline that matches the care the rest of the property clearly receives.
Owens Corning Shingles on a Multi-Plane Roofline
Owens Corning shingles are a well-established product in Florida residential roofing, known for their dimensional profile, color consistency, and performance in high-heat, high-UV environments. The deep charcoal color selected for this home creates a strong, intentional contrast against the yellow-green siding and white trim — a combination that reads as polished and considered from the street and from above.
On a multi-plane roofline with front gable projections and multiple hip and valley intersections, the dimensional depth of the Owens Corning shingles matters visually. The shadow lines across the shingle surface vary with the sun angle throughout the day, giving the roof a richness that flat shingles simply don’t produce.
Tear-Off and Full Deck Preparation
Before the new shingles went down, the existing roof was fully torn off across all planes of the multi-plane system — the main roof, the two front gable sections, and the garage. A complete tear-off down to clean decking is the correct approach on a full replacement because it allows the crew to inspect the deck for any soft spots, damaged panels, or areas of moisture intrusion before any new material goes on top of them.
Skipping the tear-off and layering new shingles over old ones saves time on installation day but compromises the performance and warranty of the new system. DeSantis completed the full tear-off and deck inspection before any underlayment was staged for installation.
Valley, Hip, and Gable Detail Work
A roofline with this much geometry — multiple hip lines, open valleys between the gable projections and the main roof, raking edges on both front dormers — requires precise cut work and flashing detail at every transition. Each valley was properly lined before field shingles were woven or cut to the valley line, and every hip run from ridge to eave corner was capped with matching charcoal hip and ridge shingles at consistent exposure.
The circular gable vents on the two front projections were integrated into the finished installation without disrupting the shingle coursing on either side. Details like these are visible from the street and contribute directly to the finished appearance of the roofline.
New Gutter System
A new gutter system was installed as part of the same project scope, running along the eave perimeter of the roofline and positioned to capture water from all drainage planes of the multi-plane roof. The gutters tie into the new drip edge installation and direct water away from the foundation and landscaping around the perimeter of the home.
On a Florida property with mature palm trees and landscaping planted close to the foundation, proper gutter function isn’t optional — it protects the soil grade, the foundation perimeter, and the plant material that gives this property its character.
The Finished Result
From above and from street level, the completed installation presents as a clean, deep charcoal roof across all planes of the home — consistent shingle coursing, straight hip lines, tight valley cuts, and a gutter system that follows the eave profile cleanly around the perimeter. The charcoal shingles against the yellow-green siding and white trim give the home a finished, intentional look that will hold up through Florida’s sun and storm seasons.
A new roof and gutter system handled correctly from tear-off to final installation is one of the most impactful exterior upgrades a Florida homeowner can make — and the result on this Alafaya property reflects exactly that.
DeSantis Roofing | Roof Replacement & Gutters | Apopka & Margate, FL
DeSantis Roofing installs complete roofing and gutter systems throughout Central Florida, including Alafaya and the greater Orlando area. Whether your roof has reached the end of its lifespan or needs a full replacement after storm damage, the team delivers quality installations built for Florida’s climate. Call (321) 501-6220 to schedule your inspection today.
