At a glance: Completed May 14, 2026: a full tear-off and replacement on Kingsbury Boulevard, University City, MO. Shingle: IKO Dynasty, color Summit Grey. Size: 7.67 squares. Underlayment: two layers of synthetic underlayment, a heavier spec than our standard single layer. Office: St. Louis, 314-429-6000.
On Kingsbury Boulevard in University City, MO (an inner-ring suburb of older brick homes west of the city), the crew tore off and replaced a smaller 7.67-square roof covering roughly 767 square feet. We replaced 1 other roof in ZIP 63130 that same month. 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 IKO Dynasty in Summit Grey on top.
Project record
| Location | Kingsbury Boulevard (University City, MO 63130) |
|---|---|
| Completed | Thursday, May 14, 2026 |
| Opened to completed | 31 days |
| Roof size | 7.67 squares (about 767 sq ft) |
| Scope of work | Full tear-off and roof replacement |
| Shingle color | Summit Grey |
| Shingle | IKO — IKO Dynasty |
| Underlayment | JBI Synthetic, double layer |
| 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 | STL041326021 |
See Summit Grey on a whole house, plus every other IKO Dynasty color, in our IKO Dynasty color selector.
About the color: Summit Grey
The homeowner picked Summit Grey from the IKO Dynasty line. The swatch above is the manufacturer’s image of that blend. On a real roof it will read a little different depending on pitch, which way each slope faces and how much sun it gets. Summit Grey has been one of the more popular picks lately: it went on 21 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
IKO Dynasty is a laminated architectural shingle built around a wide reinforced nailing strip IKO calls ArmourZone, which gives the installer a generous target and holds the fasteners where they belong. 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.
- 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 did the work
John Beal Roofing crews out of our St. Louis office installed this roof. The job was opened in our system on April 13, 2026 and the crew finished on May 14, 2026, 31 days later. We’ve been family-owned since 1947. We run our own crews, and every roof comes with our lifetime workmanship warranty on top of the manufacturer’s material coverage. If a storm opens up a roof at 2 a.m., someone answers the phone. See 24/7 emergency service.
Need a roof in University City?
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Questions homeowners ask about this project
What shingle was installed on this University City roof?
IKO IKO Dynasty in Summit Grey, over two layers of synthetic underlayment, a heavier spec than our standard single layer. The full system is in the project details table above.
How big was the roof on Kingsbury Boulevard?
7.67 squares, or about 767 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.
How long did this project take from start to finish?
31 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.
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.
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 University City?
Our St. Louis office at 314-429-6000. A person answers 24 hours a day, including nights, weekends and holidays.