At a glance: John Beal Roofing replaced the roof on Big Bend Road in Kirkwood, MO 63122, finishing July 7, 2026. 23.67 squares of IKO IKO Dynasty, color Shadow Brown, installed over synthetic underlayment across the full deck. Handled by our St. Louis office (314-429-6000).
A mid-size 23.67-square roof, roughly 2,367 square feet on Big Bend Road in Kirkwood, MO, a West County suburb known for older, tree-lined neighborhoods. We replaced 1 other roof in ZIP 63122 that same month. The system: synthetic underlayment across the full deck, ice and water membrane in the valleys and at the eaves, and IKO Dynasty in Shadow Brown on top.
What the work order shows
| Location | Big Bend Road (Kirkwood, MO 63122) |
|---|---|
| Completed | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 |
| Opened to completed | 46 days |
| Roof size | 23.67 squares (about 2,367 sq ft) |
| Scope of work | Full tear-off and roof replacement |
| Shingle color | Shadow Brown |
| Shingle | IKO — IKO Dynasty |
| Underlayment | JBI Synthetic |
| Ice & water | Alco Ice & Water |
| Starter course | IKO Starter |
| Hip & ridge | IKO Hip & Ridge |
| Ventilation | Lomanco Omni Roll ridge vent |
| Warranty | Lifetime workmanship warranty |
| Project number | STL052226001 |
See Shadow Brown on a whole house, plus every other IKO Dynasty color, in our IKO Dynasty color selector.
Why this house went with Shadow Brown
This house got Shadow Brown. A small swatch never tells the whole story, because a full roof reads lighter or darker depending on how the slopes face and the light hits them. Shadow Brown has been one of the more popular picks lately: it went on 13 of the roofs in this recent-projects set. That’s why we bring full-size samples out and hold them up against the house in daylight.
The roofing system on this house
Dynasty is IKO's performance architectural shingle. Its signature is ArmourZone, a reinforced fabric strip across the nailing area that gives every nail a wide, tough landing spot. People shop for the shingle, but what’s underneath it and how the edges are finished decide how long the roof lasts. On this job:
- Synthetic underlayment, edge to edge. It doesn’t wrinkle or tear like felt, and it keeps the deck dry if a shower pops up mid-job.
- Ice and water shield in the valleys and along the eaves. Those are the two places a Midwest roof takes on water first, from ice dams in January and heavy runoff in spring storms.
- IKO Starter strip along every edge. The first course is where wind gets under a roof. A factory starter with its own sealant line locks it down.
- IKO Hip & Ridge cap. Pre-formed cap that seals the hips and ridge.
- Lomanco Omni Roll ridge vent. It runs along the peak and lets hot, damp attic air escape. That protects the decking and keeps shingles from baking from below.
The crew behind this roof
This was a St. Louis office job, installed by our own crew, not subcontracted out. From the day the job was opened (May 22, 2026) to the day the crew finished (July 7, 2026) took 46 days. Family-owned since 1947, we back every replacement with a lifetime workmanship warranty. We answer the phone around the clock, storms included. See 24/7 emergency service.
Need a roof in Kirkwood?
Free inspection, documented slope by slope, no obligation. St. Louis office: 314-429-6000
Questions homeowners ask about this project
What shingle was installed on this Kirkwood roof?
IKO IKO Dynasty in Shadow Brown, over synthetic underlayment across the full deck. The full system is in the project details table above.
Does John Beal Roofing work in Kirkwood, MO?
Yes. Kirkwood is served by our St. Louis office. Call 314-429-6000 for a free inspection.
What kind of ventilation went on this roof?
A Lomanco Omni Roll ridge vent along the peak. Paired with soffit intake, it lets hot, moist attic air escape.
What color is the roof on Big Bend Road?
Shadow Brown, from the IKO Dynasty line. You can see it on a full house in our color selector.
Do you publish the customer's address?
No. We publish the street name, city and ZIP so you can see we really work in your neighborhood. We leave off the house number and never publish a customer's name.
Who do I call about a roof in Kirkwood?
Our St. Louis office at 314-429-6000. A person answers 24 hours a day, including nights, weekends and holidays.