At a glance: John Beal Roofing replaced the roof on Wilshusen Avenue in St. Louis, MO 63119, finishing October 5, 2026. 17.67 squares of Owens Corning OC Duration, color Brownwood, installed over two layers of synthetic underlayment, a heavier spec than our standard single layer. Handled by our St. Louis office (314-429-6000).
A 17.67-square roof (1,767 square feet), about what a standard ranch house carries on Wilshusen Avenue in St. Louis, MO, the Webster Groves area. It was one of 30 roof replacements our crews completed in St. Louis in October 2026. The system: two layers of synthetic underlayment, a heavier spec than our standard single layer, ice and water membrane in the valleys and at the eaves, and OC Duration in Brownwood on top.
Project record
| Location | Wilshusen Avenue (St. Louis, MO 63119) |
|---|---|
| Completed | Monday, October 5, 2026 |
| Opened to completed | 19 days |
| Roof size | 17.67 squares (about 1,767 sq ft) |
| Scope of work | Full tear-off and roof replacement |
| Shingle color | Brownwood |
| Shingle | Owens Corning — OC Duration |
| Underlayment | JBI Synthetic, double layer |
| Ice & water | Ice & water membrane |
| Starter course | Factory starter |
| Hip & ridge | Owens Corning Hip & Ridge |
| Ventilation | Lomanco Omni Roll ridge vent |
| Warranty | Lifetime workmanship warranty |
| Project number | STL091626004 |
See Brownwood on a whole house, plus every other Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration color, in our Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration color selector.
Why this house went with Brownwood
This house got Brownwood. 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. It's a less common choice. Only 2 of our recent projects used it. If you like it, ask us to bring a full-size piece out and hold it up against your own house.
The roofing system on this house
Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration uses SureNail Technology, a woven strip across the nailing zone that gives the fasteners something to grab and helps the shingle stay down in high wind. Every one of our replacements is a system, not just shingles. On this roof, from the deck up:
- Two layers of synthetic underlayment. That’s double our standard spec. The second layer adds another barrier under the shingles.
- Ice and water membrane at the eaves and in the valleys. This self-adhering layer goes where water backs up: behind ice dams at the eaves and where two slopes meet.
- Factory starter at the eaves and rakes. It’s a purpose-made starter strip with factory adhesive, not cut-up field shingles, so the edges stay sealed.
- Owens Corning Hip & Ridge cap. Pre-formed cap that seals the hips and ridge.
- Lomanco Omni Roll ridge vent. Continuous exhaust at the peak. Together with the soffit intake, it moves heat and moisture out of the attic.
Who installed it
The crew came out of our St. Louis office. From the day the job was opened (September 16, 2026) to the day the crew finished (October 5, 2026) took 19 days. John Beal Roofing has been family-run since 1947, and our lifetime workmanship warranty covers the installation for as long as you own the home. If a storm opens up a roof at 2 a.m., someone answers the phone. See 24/7 emergency service.
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Common questions about this job
What shingle was installed on this St. Louis roof?
Owens Corning OC Duration in Brownwood, over two layers of synthetic underlayment, a heavier spec than our standard single layer. The full system is in the project details table above.
Was ice and water shield installed?
Yes. Ice and water membrane went in the valleys and along the eaves, the spots where water backs up or collects first.
What color is the roof on Wilshusen Avenue?
Brownwood, from the OC Duration line. You can see it on a full house in our color selector.
How long did this project take from start to finish?
19 days from the day the job was opened to the day the crew finished. Most of that time is scheduling, material ordering and any insurance paperwork. The tear-off and install usually take a day or two on a house this size.
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 St. Louis?
Our St. Louis office at 314-429-6000. A person answers 24 hours a day, including nights, weekends and holidays.