New Construction Roof Installation — Builder-Friendly Scheduling & FORTIFIED-Ready Methods
Framers need speed, electricians need penetrations mapped, HVAC needs chase clearances, and the builder needs a dependable dry-in date that keeps the critical path on track. Our new construction roofing program is designed for general contractors and homeowners building from the ground up — or adding new square footage through additions and major remodels — in Southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We install to coastal realities, not brochure weather: wind-driven rain, heat, humidity, and salt-tinged air. That means sequencing for fast dry-in, sealed roof deck (SRD) as a standard for resilience, edge-metal details that pass the “Southshore test,” and proactive coordination with framers, electricians, low-voltage, HVAC, and solar so your cladding is watertight, code-compliant, and FORTIFIED™-ready on day one.
Below you will find our builder-friendly schedule model, inspection milestones, SRD methods for new sheathing, temporary ventilation strategy during construction, warranty terms for new builds, and links to related resources like our FORTIFIED™ guide and perimeter playbook. If your project already follows a specific builder calendar, we will map to it — and provide documentation your bank, inspector, and insurer will appreciate.
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Every day saved between sheathing and dry-in protects the investment inside the frame and keeps trades productive. The sections that follow show how we plan, staff, and document roofing on new builds so that unforeseen weather or sequencing changes do not compromise quality or delay inspections.
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Builder-Friendly Scheduling & Critical-Path Coordination
We start by mapping your builder calendar and locking a target dry-in window, then we present a staffing plan that accounts for your framing pace and inspection checkpoints. Our superintendent coordinates with your PM or site lead to integrate the following milestones:
- Structural Sheathing Ready: Framers confirm deck nailing pattern and sheathing tolerance; our team validates substrate flatness for shingle or panel systems.
- Pre-Dry-In Walk: We review overhangs, valleys, dead valleys, and wall tie-ins; confirm vent layout; verify chase penetrations; mark solar conduit stubs where applicable.
- SRD & Underlayment: We execute the sealed roof deck and install underlayment to keep the home dry through rough-in trades and inspections.
- Perimeter Metals & Flashing Prep: Drip edge, starter, valley metal (where specified), and flashing pans staged or installed per sequence.
- Final Cladding Window: We align the final roofing day with your weather window, exterior wall WRB status, and any mechanical penetrations to avoid rework.
Because we work across Southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, we plan for Gulf weather, not ideal forecasts. Where possible, we bring a larger crew on the dry-in day to compress exposure. If thunderstorms push into the schedule, SRD plus high-grip underlayment buys stability without relying on tarps.
Fast Dry-In for New Builds & Additions
Dry-in is the point where interior work can move forward with confidence. On new construction roofing we pursue a two-pronged approach: water holdout and wind resilience. An SRD is our baseline for both — then we add a code-compliant underlayment and perimeter details that resist wind-driven rain typical of the Southshore and Northshore. Our crews have a playbook for dry-in on multi-volume roofs, porch connections, and complex geometries so you can keep inspections and rough-ins moving. We hold the roof ready for MEP penetrations and return for flash-and-set after mechanicals are placed.
For additions, we stabilize the transition line between the old and new structures. Where an addition ties into an existing wall or roof plane, we specify step and counter flashing that assumes real-world movement and shedding, not just visual alignment. Our goal is to remove weather as a variable, so the rest of the build can progress without risk to the envelope.
Sealed Roof Deck (SRD) Methods for New Sheathing
A sealed roof deck limits water intrusion if shingles are lifted or lost during storms. It is a core element of resilient roofing and a cornerstone of many wind-mitigation programs. We employ two primary SRD methods on new builds, chosen by roof design, budget, and verification goals:
- Self-Adhered Membrane at All Deck Panels: Fully adhered membrane applied over sheathing, creating a continuous seal against wind-driven rain penetration.
- Seam-Sealed Deck With High-Performance Underlayment: All panel seams sealed with compatible tapes, followed by a high-grip synthetic underlayment over the entire field.
Both methods perform far better than conventional felt in coastal weather. Where a builder or homeowner is pursuing Certified FORTIFIED™ Roof Installation in Louisiana & Mississippi, we align SRD selection with verification requirements and photo documentation so there is no retracing steps later. For metal systems, we coordinate SRD with clip layout and thermal-movement allowances; for shingles, we verify nail-base holding power and underlayment smoothness before layout.
Coordination With Framers, Electricians, HVAC & Solar
New construction roofing succeeds or fails on coordination. We interface early with the trades that influence roof penetrations and ventilation balance:
- Framers: Confirm eave/rake blocking, planar flatness, and valley framing. We pre-approve drip-edge seats and starter setbacks to avoid shingle overhang issues later.
- Electricians & Low-Voltage: Establish conduit stubs and penetrations, locate service mast flashings, and map cable routing to avoid conflicts with ridge vents.
- HVAC: Plan for flue and duct penetrations; verify clearances from ridge and hips; coordinate curb installs where applicable.
- Solar/GC: Reserve attachment zones and layout corridors; align underlayment and SRD with later rail penetrations; document fastening substrate for future torque specs.
Where the builder prefers a single return for penetrations, we stage a “flash-and-set day” once all trades have set their stacks and conduits. This eliminates piecemeal sealants and ensures layered, long-lived flashing details instead of caulk-first fixes.
Temporary Ventilation During Construction
Heat and humidity can bake the deck before conditioning is operational. We balance temporary ventilation so the building dries without inviting wind-driven rain:
- Intake First: Verify soffit openings and baffle continuity to protect future insulation depth and maintain air pathways.
- Rated Exhaust: Use ridge or off-ridge vents rated for coastal wind, not ad-hoc cutouts. We protect openings during heavy weather with temporary covers if needed.
- Moisture Management: Keep WRB coordination tight at wall-to-roof transitions so air exchange does not push moisture behind cladding.
On long-running builds, we schedule ventilation checks at each envelope milestone. This keeps your attic from becoming a damage amplifier and protects the eventual roof finish from early thermal stress.
Coastal Specifications, Materials & Edge Details
We specify materials based on exposure, geometry, and the builder’s performance targets. While we install a range of systems, the following principles guide our coastal specs:
- Perimeter Metals: Continuous drip edge with correct lap direction and length, mechanically fastened on a schedule that resists uplift. See our Southshore Roof Perimeter Playbook for details.
- Valley Strategy: Reinforced valleys for high-runoff geometries; alignment with SRD seams to avoid water tracks.
- Fasteners: Manufacturer-approved nails or screws with corrosion resistance suitable for salt exposure and compatible with the system.
- Underlayments: High-grip synthetics that remain stable during heat cycles, with SRD beneath for redundancy.
- Ventilation: Balanced intake/exhaust sized for attic volume and roof break geometry. Coordinate with Roof Ventilation — Northshore Guide.
Builders appreciate that our details survive jobsite realities. We build tolerance into laps and penetrations so a single missed afternoon does not become a leak pathway after occupancy.
Inspections, Photo Logs, and Turnover Docs
We document every new construction roof as if an adjuster or verifier will ask for proof later. This protects the builder, the homeowner, and us. Our standard turnover package includes:
- Pre-Dry-In Photo Set: Elevations, valleys, overhangs, and substrate/fastener verification.
- SRD Coverage Proof: Time-stamped photos showing seam sealing or fully-adhered membrane, plus underlayment installation.
- Perimeter & Flashing Details: Drip edge laps, starter, valley details, and step/counter at wall tie-ins.
- Final Cladding & Ventilation: Finished edges, ridge/off-ridge vents, and attic intake continuity.
- Material & Warranty Records: Batch/lot numbers when provided, plus owner-manual PDFs and care guidelines.
For projects targeting resilience credits, we tailor the photo log to the carrier or program so you have everything needed for post-occupancy paperwork.
New-Build Warranty & Service Model
New homes deserve warranty terms that match real exposure on the Gulf Coast. Our new-build warranty covers workmanship for a defined term and integrates the manufacturer’s material warranty. We also include a first-year service visit to address post-occupancy adjustments, confirm ventilation balance after insulation, and re-check penetrations added late in the schedule (e.g., solar or antennas). If a punch item appears within the first rainy season, our service desk prioritizes new-build roofs to keep the relationship healthy for the builder and the owner.
FORTIFIED™ Readiness & Optional Verification
If you are considering resilience upgrades or insurance savings, it is far more efficient to build those details into the initial roof scope. Our new construction methods align with FORTIFIED™ requirements from the start — SRD, perimeter fastenings, and qualified ventilation. Review our overview here: Certified FORTIFIED™ Roof Installation in Louisiana & Mississippi. If you elect to pursue verification, we schedule inspections at the right moments so documentation never slows your critical path.
Helpful Links & Related Services
For budgeting and pre-construction planning, these resources and services provide deeper detail on cost, resilience options, and emergency protection if weather strikes mid-build.
- Roof Installation — Service Overview
- Cost of a New Roof in Louisiana — 2025 Guide
- 24/7 Emergency Roof Tarping & Temporary Dry-In
- Southshore Roof Perimeter Playbook
- Roof Ventilation — Northshore Guide
- When to Replace Your Roof — Gulf Coast Guide
If your project includes specialty claddings, skylights, or integrated solar, we align schedules and warranties so the entire envelope reads as one system rather than a stack of separate trades.
FAQ — New Construction Roofing
Answers below reflect common questions from builders and homeowners during planning and framing. If you do not see your situation covered, our pre-construction desk can review drawings and advise on details specific to your geometry, exposure, and schedule.
How fast can you dry-in after sheathing?
On typical single-family footprints, we target a same- or next-day dry-in once framing passes deck inspection and weather allows. SRD plus high-grip underlayment stabilizes the envelope even if cladding must wait a few days for an inspection window or stacked trades.
Do I really need a sealed roof deck on new construction?
In our coastal climate, yes. SRD is inexpensive insurance against wind-driven rain during storms. It also aligns with many resilience and insurance credit programs and keeps interiors dry through the rough-in phase.
How do you coordinate with penetrations that are set later?
We hold a flash-and-set window after MEP rough-ins. Instead of ad-hoc sealants, we install layered flashing at stacks, masts, and conduits and re-check ventilation balance. This avoids rework and warranty friction.
Can you build to FORTIFIED™ without immediate verification?
Absolutely. We can install to FORTIFIED™-ready specs now and maintain a photo log so the owner can pursue verification later without opening the roof.
What about additions tied into older roofs?
We stage transitions to eliminate weak points at wall tie-ins and dead valleys, and we recommend timing the final cladding to coincide with planned work on the existing roof when possible.
Talk to Our New Construction Team
If you are a builder or homeowner planning a new home or addition in Southeast Louisiana or along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, our superintendent can align the roof schedule with your framing pace, inspections, and MEP milestones — then deliver a sealed roof deck, fast dry-in, and FORTIFIED™-ready details without disrupting your critical path. For scheduling and pre-construction reviews, call us at (985) 643-6611, or (225) 766-4244 and we will slot you into the calendar.
