At a glance: Completed September 3, 2026: a full tear-off and replacement on Leawood Drive, Swansea, IL. Shingle: IKO Dynasty, color Driftshake. Size: 34.33 squares. Underlayment: synthetic underlayment across the full deck. Office: St. Louis, 314-429-6000.
A mid-size 34.33-square roof, roughly 3,433 square feet on Leawood Drive in Swansea, IL, a St. Clair County village between Belleville and Fairview Heights. We replaced 2 other roofs in ZIP 62226 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 Driftshake on top.
Job specs
| Location | Leawood Drive (Swansea, IL 62226) |
|---|---|
| Completed | Thursday, September 3, 2026 |
| Opened to completed | 56 days |
| Roof size | 34.33 squares (about 3,433 sq ft) |
| Scope of work | Full tear-off and roof replacement |
| Shingle color | Driftshake |
| 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 | STL070926042 |
See Driftshake on a whole house, plus every other IKO Dynasty color, in our IKO Dynasty color selector.
Why this house went with Driftshake
Driftshake is part of the IKO Dynasty color lineup. Keep in mind a swatch is a starting point. On the roof, the color shifts with the angle of the sun, the pitch and what’s around it. Driftshake has been one of the more popular picks lately: it went on 5 of the roofs in this recent-projects set. Our project managers bring real samples to the house so you can see them next to your brick, siding and trim.
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. The shingle is only the top layer. Here’s the full system that went on this house:
- Synthetic underlayment over the whole deck. It’s stronger and more tear-resistant than felt, and it lies flat if weather rolls in during the tear-off.
- Self-sealing ice and water membrane where water concentrates. It seals around every nail driven through it, which matters in valleys and at the eaves.
- IKO 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.
- IKO 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 (July 9, 2026) to the day the crew finished (September 3, 2026) took 56 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. We answer the phone around the clock, storms included. See 24/7 emergency service.
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Questions homeowners ask about this project
What shingle was installed on this Swansea roof?
IKO IKO Dynasty in Driftshake, over synthetic underlayment across the full deck. The full system is in the project details table above.
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 Leawood Drive?
Driftshake, from the IKO Dynasty line. You can see it on a full house in our color selector.
How big was the roof on Leawood Drive?
34.33 squares, or about 3,433 square feet of roof surface. A roofing square is 100 square feet. Roofs are measured and priced that way, not by the square footage of the floor plan.
Who do I call about a roof in Swansea?
Our St. Louis office at 314-429-6000. A person answers 24 hours a day, including nights, weekends and holidays.