2016 QARC Judging Presentation

2016 Quality Asphalt Roofing Case Study Awards Program
27 Submissions Presented for Judging
Steep Slope
125th Place
Mukilteo, WA
Specifications: Deck type: Existing skip sheathing. Installed ½ inch CDX plywood
Ventilation requirements: Installed 52 lin ft of CertainTeed baffled Ridge Vent
System components including leak barriers and underlayments :CertainTeed DiamonDeck, and CertainTeed
Winterguard in valleys and penetrations,;CertainTeed Presidential starter shingle at eave; CertainTeed SwiftStart at
gable and CertainTeed Mountain Ridge hip and ridge accessory shingles
Shingle/membrane type: CertainTeed Presidential Shake TL in the color Autumn Blend
125th Place
Mukilteo, WA
Why asphalt: The homeowner chose CertainTeed Presidential Shake TL over concrete tile and cedar shake because
of the shingle’s ability to replicate the appearance of wood while requiring less maintenance than a traditional
shake roof.
133rd Street
Redmond, WA
Specifications: Installed 169 sheets of 1/2" CDX plywood; used CertainTeed Swiftstart Starter; Mountain Ridge;
Diamond Deck felt; CertainTeed Ice and Water shield; and CertainTeed ridge vents. CertainTeed Presidential Shake
TL Shingles (Shadow Gray) were installed.
133rd Street
Redmond, WA
Why Asphalt: We have found CertainTeed to be the most reliable product, has top of the line quality, their
literature is easy to use and understand, and the company is responsive.
Anacortes Home
Anacortes, WA
Specifications: Deck type: plywood Ventilation: code Underlayments: 30# felt
Anacortes Home
Anacortes, WA
Why Asphalt: When Old School Roofing was hired to
re-roof a beautiful home in Anacortes, Washington, it
was clear from the start that we had to have a product
that could withstand the high winds that come in off of
the Puget Sound. The house is exposed to the water
and on a bit of a hill, so preventing wind damage was a
major concern. Although metal and wood shakes were
a consideration, their performance in a salt water
environment was a bit of a concern.
They also did not provide the look that the
homeowner desired. After careful consideration, we
showed the owners Paramount Advantage from
PABCO Roofing Products and they loved it. They
chose Antique Black because the elegant look really
fit the style of their house and worked well in their
neighborhood. Paramount Advantage seemed to
have a much cleaner look than shakes, but still
offered great texture.
The last major concern the homeowners had was
preventing algae from forming on their roof, since it
is prevalent in this area. Paramount Advantage has
Scotchgard™ Protector, which prevents the black
streaks caused by algae for 20 years. Scotchgard™ is
such a well-known brand name that the
homeowners were thrilled that it was available for
their roof. The installation was completed pretty
quickly since Paramount Advantage is fairly easy to
install for our crews. We like the repeating 5" offset
and can really get cruising without sacrificing
quality. We nail shingles by hand to ensure all
around consistency and quality paired with high
standards set by PABCO Roofing Products. All in all,
the homeowner was pleased and we are confident
that this roof will be performing to our standards
for a long, long time.
C.W. Dickey Historic Home
Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Deck Type: Plywood; Underlayment: ASTM 15# felt; Ventilation: Shingle Vent
II; Ridge Cap: Double Stacked PABCO Shadow Cap; Shingle: PABCO Roofing Products, Cascade
Black Forest Asphalt Shingles
C.W. Dickey Historic Home
Honolulu, HI
Why Asphalt: Built in 1935, designed by C.W. Dickey, a renowned Hawaiian Architect, the house was built for a close
friend of Dickey’s. The home is now registered as a historical landmark in Hawaii. The original roof was designed to be
cedar shingles but when built they changed the plan to a diamond shaped composite shingle from J.M. in 1950, the
roof was built over with plywood and Certainteed shingles were installed with the same look. In 2012 with Wayne
Goo as the owner and an architect, he started searching for a replacement product that would fit the design of the
home. He came across PABCO Cascade Signature Cut Shingles. He saw a sample at the 2012 Pacific Trade Expo and he
knew right away that is what he wanted for the home. It took three years to mitigate termites and rework some of
the structural damage caused by the termites before they could start on the roof. The project was tedious because
they had to take off the old roof in layers. The J.M. product had asbestos. They laid new plywood and installed the
shingles in early August of 2015. To everyone's delight, the roof looks spectacular and keeps it within the original look
necessary for a registered landmark in Hawaii.
Laie Courtyard By Marriott
Laie, HI
Specifications: Deck type was 5/8" plywood which was perfect for a shingle roof.
We installed the following products according to the specifications:
Primary Underlayment – Certainteed Roofers Select
Secondary Underlayment – Certainteed Winterguard
Shingles – Certainteed Landmark Presidential Shake TL Autumn Brown
Starter Shingles – Certainteed Presidential
Hip/Ridge Shingles – Certainteed Shadow Ridge
Ridge Vent – Air Vent Shingle Vent II
Plastic Cement – Certainteed Flintbond
Laie Courtyard By Marriott
Laie, HI
Why Asphalt: We installed CertainTeed Presidential TL Shingles because they have the look of cedar shakes and the
performance of one of the finest composition roofing solutions in the industry. They are 3 layers of the industry’s
thickest, toughest and heaviest shingle with the beauty of old world but a better performance and at a fraction of the
cost. They come in a variety of unique colors and we would recommend them to anyone.
Malcomson Road
Houston, TX
Specifications: Ultra HD ZRIDGE Timbertek Cobra Ridge Vent GAF Pro Starter.
Why Asphalt: Preference
Mill Pond Lane
Indianapolis, IN
Specifications: Ventilation: Certainteed Cedar Crest Hip and Ridge, White aluminum Soffit Vents and
Certainteed Air Hawk Roof vents
Underlayment: Reese Raptor, Certainteed Winter Guard
Shingle: Certainteed Presidential Shake
Mill Pond Lane
Indianapolis, IN
Why Asphalt: Our client initially had wood shake shingles on his home, which can be high maintenance
over the years including but not limited to algae growth. In our experience over the years with asphalt
shingles, the homeowner has had better performance and maintenance than with other roofing materials.
Asphalt shingles are more durable and incur less call back issues and overall claims. The Presidential Shake
that we chose was similar in appearance to the wood shake that the client had previously and really added
to the beauty of his home. The homeowner was extremely pleased and stated that he wished he'd done
this sooner.
Montello Lane
Boise, ID
Specifications: 7/16" OSB; solar powered ventilation fans; 30# synthetic underlayment; PABCO
Paramount Rocky Beach; Shasta Ridge Rocky Beach.
Montello Lane
Boise, ID
Why Asphalt: Before selecting KD Roofing as their
contractor, the homeowner had done extensive research to
find out what type of roofing provided the best fire rating.
Their home is in the Boise foothills and fire protection was
their primary concern. The homeowner was adamant that
he wanted asphalt shingles because of the Class “A” fire
rating and the wide variety of colors and styles available.
We initially bid the project with PABCO Premier® laminated
shingles, but the homeowner had a specific design style and
laminated shingles were not the right fit.
We spent about a month looking at various options
until we decided to show him a new color from
PABCO called Rocky Beach. I knew we were on to
something when he said that he really liked the
color name and wanted to see samples. We were
able to get a sample of the Paramount® Rocky
Beach and the open-tooth design was just what he
was looking for. Before committing to this product,
he wanted to at least see a photo of a home with
Rocky Beach product installed, which was a
challenge since it was a brand new color. We
worked with PABCO to get a photo and, as it turned
out, there was a home in Boise that recently had
Rocky Beach installed. My homeowner was able to
drive by the other home and he knew right away
that this was the right product for his own. After
finding the right product, everything else was pretty
simple. My crew has extensive experience installing
designer shingles. We appreciate that Paramount is
designed to install with a repeating offset, giving us
a great deal of flexibility during application. In the
end, the homeowner was pleased with his choice of
roofing material and how the open-tooth style and
color blended with his home. It was satisfying for us
as his contractor that we were able find the product
that met his design and quality requirements.
Mukilteo House
Mukilteo, WA
Specifications: Residential (Steep slope above 2:12)
Deck type – ½ CDX plywood
Ventilation requirements – CertainTeed Ridge Vent
System components include leak barriers and underlayments – CertainTeed DiamonDeck and WinterGuard
underlayments
Shingle/membrane type – CertainTeed Presidential Shake TL, color Aged Bark
Mukilteo House
Mukilteo, WA
The reroofing of this home was required to
be in compliance with the rules set forth by
the Homeowner’s Association, which
detailed that new roofing materials must be
of high quality. The options specified by the
HOA were wood shake, concrete tile, metal,
or composition asphalt shingles.
As aesthetically pleasing as real wood shake
roofing can be, the homeowner had serious
concerns over the long term durability of
wood shake because of the level of
maintenance that is required to maintain a
roof over its lifetime. Metal roofing, while
durable, did not possess the visual charm
that the homeowner desired, and - being
that the home is located in an area of the
country which sees a lot of rainfall - there
were concerns over the acoustical effects of
rainfall on metal roofing. Concrete tile did
not possess the visual impact the
homeowner wanted in a roof, and is not
traditionally as watertight as other roofing
options.
With asphaltic products – in this instance CertainTeed Presidential TL
composite shingles and WinterGuard underlayment – the homeowner
was provided outstanding acoustic and waterproofing qualities, and
the appearance of real wood shake with a low level of maintenance.
Additionally, the proven durability of a triple laminate asphalt shingle,
backed by a long-term warranty and exceptional wind and algae
resistance, made asphaltic roofing the optimum choice for the
homeowner when it came to protecting their home.
Overton Drive
Caspar, CA
Specifications: PABCO Premier Elite/Antique Black shingles; GMC 3036 felt MB Technology; 9” Starter Pabco Shasta
Ridge 10” Carlisle WIP300HT Stainless Steel nails Lamanco – Static Roof Vent
Overton Drive
Caspar, CA
Why asphalt: On California’s rugged north coast,
weather plays a significant role in choosing the best roof
design and material. Salt spray, high winds, and extreme
rain events are common throughout the year. Therefore,
it is ideal that the right roof system can endure these
fierce conditions, while maintaining aesthetic
appearance and quality. These factors were important
to consider when deciding the type of shingles to use
for our newest renovation project located in Caspar, CA.
In addition to the weather conditions, we experienced
design challenges in the conversion from a flat roof to a
steep-slope roof system. PABCO Premier® Elite
laminated fiberglass shingles were chosen to fill this
“tall” order. On a steep slope roof, appearance is a key
element. PABCO Premier Elite provides a thicker shingle
profile due to its firm weight at 320 lbs. /sq. The heavier
weight not only enhances the roof’s bold appearance,
but also provides dependable shingle performance
throughout each season. Durability was another key
requirement when choosing the best shingle for this
project. PABCO Premier Elite shingles withstand
repeated cycles of severe weather and high summer
temperatures.
More importantly, the product resists the shingle uplift from
strong winds that visit the coast. Overall, shingle selection was
highly influenced by the coastal setting and landscape the
renovation project was located in. The color, style, and cut of
PABCO’s Premier Elite laminated fiberglass shingles
complement the building’s texture and architectural design,
blending with the natural surroundings of the coast
Oxford Home
Anacortes, WA
Specifications: Deck type: plywood Ventilation: code Underlayments: synthetic underlay
Oxford Home
Anacortes, WA
Why Asphalt: This home is within a homeowners
association with strict roofing standards. To comply, a roof
must be a Class A fire rated laminated asphalt shingle
weighing at least 320 lbs. per square. The homeowners
chose PABCO Roofing Paramount Advantage in the Oakwood
color. Paramount Advantage runs about 495 lbs. per square,
so it easily exceeded the requirements. More important was
that the shake-style appearance and natural color was
perfect for their tree-lined property. Although the
appearance was the deciding factor, function was a major
concern. This house happens to back up to a golf course and
the occasional wayward golf ball strikes the roof. The
homeowner felt that the thickness of Paramount Advantage
would make it more resilient, which has proven to be the
case in the months since the roof was installed. Winter
weather in Arlington often brings high winds, heavy rains,
and occasional snow. It was imperative to have a roof that
can withstand these conditions, which is why the 130 mph
wind rating offered with Paramount Advantage was so
important. S&S Roofing has installed dozens of roofs in this
subdivision. We believe in the performance of asphalt
shingles because there are so many options that we can
offer to homeowners to meet their performance and
aesthetic requirements and our crews understand how to
install them flawlessly.
Rainforest Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
Specifications:
We used IKO Marathon Ultra AR shingles because of the color choices that the manufacturer offers. Roof deck is
7/16" OSB board. Pitch is 9/12. We installed ice & water shield on complete roof surface.
Rainforest Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
Why Asphalt: Our motivation was to show our skills and knowledge to build pictures on the roof surface
from existing roofing materials respecting existing installation instructions. It is nice to see something
different, at the same time it is good commercial for our company.
We chose asphalt shingles because we are familiar with the material, and it is cheaper and easier to install
than other competitive products.
Rust Road
New Boston, MI
Specifications: Full Atlas Signature Select system; Stormmaster Slate shingle featuring Scotchgard;
Gorilla Guard underlayment; Atlas Weathermaster ice shield; Pro cut 6x starter strip; Pro Cut Hip
and Ridge; continuous ridge and soffit ventilation.
Rust Road
New Boston, MI
Why Asphalt: The stark contrast in color coupled with the Class 4 hail resistant protection made this a no
brainer on this classic farm house. The Stormmaster Slate provided a cost affordable, high-end look with
the long-term protection that this homeowner was searching for.
Shadow Mountain Circle
Gardnerville, NV
Specifications: OSB Jack Hall Construction is an
advocate of heavyweight, upper-end, open tooth
asphalt laminated shingles because of their record of
solid performance and color options. This project
utilized materials and colors to compliment the
geography and landscaping around the home, with
rock used as retaining walls and part of the siding to
complement the rock seen on Shadow Mountain.
PABCO Paramount Advantage was used for the
expansive roof in the Oakwood color to match the
paint on the dormers, entry posts and the landscape
bark around the perimeter of the home and property.
Shadow Mountain Circle
Gardnerville, NV
Why Asphalt: The homeowners chose PABCO Paramount
Advantage in the Oakwood color because it was the
heaviest open tooth laminated shingle in a style and
color that fit the design, and had the high windresistance performance criteria they were looking for.
The roof on this house will be subjected to a lifetime of
constant high wind events, and choosing the right
product to be able to perform effectively against such
extremes was the main factor in the selection. The fact
that asphalt roofing was able to meet the design and
performance criteria with a product that was visually
attractive made this decision easy for him.
Since the time the roof was completed, two major
wind events have hit Gardnerville and the
surrounding cities and towns. The first major wind
event had gusts in excess of 90 mph. This was
followed by one with a storm that packed eight
hours of 90 mph winds and gusts at the residence
nestled just out of town. Against the mountain
range, winds were in excess of 120 mph. The roof
withstood these storms without issue and is
poised to continue to look and last beautifully,
even in this violently windy environment!
South 178th Street
Omaha, NE
Specifications: Synthetic Felt; Double Row Ice and Water Shield; CertainTeed Landmark 30 Year Architectural Shingles;
CertainTeed Starter Asphalt; CertainTeed Ridge Cap Composition.
South 178th Street
Omaha, NE
Why asphalt: Being a CertainTeed Quality Specialist, the homeowner requested the best roof he could get. We
recommended the CertainTeed Landmark 30 Year Architectural. Carp's Complete Exteriors chose the roof for durability,
which is an important factor her in Nebraska due to severe year-round weather. The homeowner, however, chose the roof
for aesthetic reasons, as well as overall value. Carp's Complete Exteriors will always recommend the Landmark line to all
prospective homeowners.
Star House
Fort Bragg, CA
Specifications: GMC 3036 felt; Lionguard Ice & Water shield; Pabco Universal Starter; Pabco Shasta Ridge 10”; Stainless
Steel nails; Copper flashings; Soffit and gable-end ventilation
Star House
Fort Bragg, CA
Why asphalt: The Star House was originally built by a
family as a vacation cabin overlooking the beautiful
Pacific Ocean. They wanted to honor their Texas roots so
they built the house in the shape of the Lone Star. The
original roofing and siding on the home consisted of
heavy redwood shakes. The homeowner planned an
extensive remodel; they wanted to update the
appearance and durability of the exterior products. Ft.
Bragg is known to experience high winds, heavy rain, and
frequent fog. The damp, salt air environment seemed to
age the wood shakes, so they felt it prudent to go with a
more durable product. The general contractor used
PABCO Roofing Products asphalt shingles on his own
home in Esparto, California and cabin in the Sierra
Nevada Mountains. He had first-hand experience with
asphalt shingles and knows how they perform in
challenging climates.
They choose the shingle that best fit the strict aesthetic and
performance requirements of the Coastal Commission. They
needed an asphalt shingle that would complement the
unique design of the house. With so many asphalt shingle
choices, they zeroed in on the PABCO Premier Advantage
Granite. It weighs about 400 lbs. per square and is about as
thick as you can find for a standard laminated shingle
because it has granules on the back, instead of sand. They
loved the granite shingle because it complemented the
house and the ocean backdrop and did not disappear in the
bold design of the structure. When it came to performance,
wind resistance was of utmost importance. The house sits
on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean and there is no
protection from the high winds on stormy days. Premier
Advantage has a 130 mph wind warranty when applied with
6 nails, so we were confident that it would stand up to the
weather. The final step was to get approval from the Coastal
Commission, which ensures that products meet strict
standards for performance and aesthetics. The roofing
choice was approved and the project proceeded without any
issues. The roof design was a bit of a challenge, but the
roofing crew had little trouble applying the shingles. Premier
Advantage Granite was a perfect choice for this home. It not
only looks great, but the homeowners have not had any
problems with the shingles during high winds. We plan to do
the guest cottage in 2016 to complete the transformation.
Spring Valley Lane
Little Rock, AR
Specifications: Deck type contained OSB. Soffit intakes with turbines. IKO Leading Edge
Starter Plus, IKO Hip&Ridge 12, and IKO StormShield (Ice+water membrane). Shingle was
IKO Dynasty Glacier.
Spring Valley Lane
Little Rock, AR
Why Asphalt: The IKO Dynasty Asphalt shingle offers a high-end look at a affordable cost. This home is
located in a very upscale neighborhood and the Dynasty shingle provided the high-end look without the
designer shingle price for the project budget. The shingle fits the upscale home and neighborhood naturally,
and provided the look the homeowners were looking to achieve in replacement of their old standard
architectural shingle roof.
St. Johns Road
Wilton, CT
Specifications: Complete roof removal. All new copper flashings; 9 feet of ice and water barrier; deck
armor; Nantucket Morning asphalt shingle. All products were GAF and contractor is a GAF Master Elite
Certified.
St. Johns Road
Wilton, CT
Why Asphalt: We chose asphalt roofing due to architectural appearance and performance expectations. The house
sits on a lake and faces heavy snow, ice and winds. The area experiences huge ice dams. This area in Connecticut
requires additional two-ply ice and water barrier, and we also custom designed a no-fault ice lock flashing system.
Which wraps around the back of the gutter and extends between two pieces of ice shield with an inbuilt drip edge,
which hermetically seals the roof edge and gutter line and prevents ice from melting and entering through the
gutter into the eave.
Trevor Way
Sudbury, MA
Specifications:
Half inch cdx plywood-snow country (cobra); soffit vents on all eaves to code; fasteners plastic caps; inch & a
half roofing nails; 26 guage w-valleys-f-8 d-edge to code; all new step-tins; The entire roof has ice-water-and
all metals are sandwitched with ice-water; weather-blocker starters; all new roof pipe jacks; fire place
wrapped with ice-water & re-flashed with steps & lead flashing topped-off with camelot 1's & timber; tex
ridge-cap. all penetration tie-inns sealed with 2300 geo-cell.
Trevor Way
Sudbury, MA
Why asphalt: I am a fan of all GAF products, and chose asphalt because you can tie-inn/lace inn your materials
properly to get a great sealed roof.
Valley Meadows Drive
Greenbrier, AR
Specifications: Roof contained OSB decking; soffit intakes with turbines; IKO Leading Edge starter
shingles; IKO Hip&Ridge12 ridge cap shingles; IKO Stormshield (Ice+Water membrane); IKO Dynasty
Limited Lifetime Shingle, color: Glacier.
Valley Meadows Drive
Greenbrier, AR
Why Asphalt: We chose IKO Dynasty asphalt shingles because of the high performance wind rating and
shingle strength due to armourzone component of the shingle. The Dynasty also provided a color different
from their neighbors and accentuated the design and color tones of the house.
Willow Court Project
Twin Falls, ID
Specifications: Decking: 7/16" OSB.
Underlayment: 15# felt with ice and water shield in valleys.
Willow Court Project
Twin Falls, ID
For the roofing, a very specific color style was
desired. At first, it seemed that tile may be the
answer as the earthtone color desired was
available, but the dramatic color variation was
missing. In addition, the roof would need to be
reinforced to hold the weight, and the thickness
and texture of tile was not quite right. That is
when we showed them the PABCO Premier®
laminated shingle in the Oakwood color. The
homeowners were thrilled with the color scheme,
texture, and thickness of this shingle. Oakwood is
a beautiful brown color with some lighter color
drops that add a lot of visual interest and fit in
with the overall style and color theme of the
home.
Why Asphalt: The Willow Ct. project presented some unique
challenges in that the homeowner had very precise criteria for
the texture and look of the roof with high performance
expectations. The owners love the mid-century architectural
style of Frank Lloyd Wright and designed their home in that
spirit. Every detail from windows to doors to exterior were
researched in great detail before final finishes were chosen.
Since the home is in an area where wildfires are
possible, it was imperative that the roof have the
highest fire rating. PABCO Premier is Class A fire
rated and has a 110 mph wind rating, which is
also important in the high desert. Although
budget was not the driving force in choosing the
best roof for this project, it was a bonus that the
asphalt shingles saved significant money over a
tile installation. All these factors sealed the deal
for the PABCO Premier Oakwood.
Woodinville Home
Woodinville, WA
Specifications: Installed Presidential Shake TL Shingles (Shadow Gray); installed
179 sheets of 1/2" CDX plywood; installed CertainTeed's Swiftstarter, Ice and
Watershield, ridge vents and Mountain Ridge shingle.
Woodinville Home
Woodinville, WA
Why Asphalt: CertainTeed was used due to the high quality and appearance of the product among its competitors.
It is a reliable material. CertainTeed is responsive with its customers and contractors. Additionally, the easy to read
and understand literature aids in selling it.
Low Slope
Everglades National Park
Homestead, FL
Specifications:
Deck type: Cementitous Wood Insulation: EnergyGuard Tapered ISO Thickness: 1.5 Adhered to deck with Olybond
Base Sheet: Liberty SBS Base/ Ply Membrane
Cap Sheet: Ruberoid SBS Heat Weld Plus FR Self Adhered
Surfacing: Granules
Everglades National Park
Homestead, FL
Why asphalt: In this project tapered insulation was recommended to the customer to keep the building cool and
for better noise control. Due to the location of the building being in the Everglades, they were experiencing high
temperatures and levels of moisture. The ISO would act like a barrier to Cementitous Wood deck helping control
the heat from the sun. We decided to use Liberty SBS Base sheet and Ruberoid SBS Heat Weld Plus FR self-adhered
for higher fire rating as well as lower labor costs and quicker turn around. With this system, we offered a long
lasting product they wouldn't have to be constantly servicing.
Northeast Regional Library
Aventura, FL
Specifications: Commercial (low slope/ 1:4)
Deck Type: Structural Concrete; Insulation: EnergyGuard Tapered ISO 1.5 Thickness Mopped; Fastening System:
Fully-adhered; Roof Assembly: Stratavent Eliminator (loose laid); 3 Plys of GAF PLY 4 (Mopped ); Ruberoid;
EnergyCap SBS 30 FR (Mopped); Granules (Distributed throughout where necessary)
In this project, we began by priming the concrete deck with asphalt primer. The primer penetrates the concrete
and allows a tough bond prepping the deck to receive the hot asphalt. This particular system called for tapered
insulation for better water drainage, 3 plys of PLY4 hot mopped and finished off with RUBEROID ENERGY CAP SBS
30 FR. Granules were loose laid at the laps where the asphalt bleeds out and wherever else necessary.
Northeast Regional Library
Aventura, FL
Why Asphalt: We were pleased when the owners of the building went with a BUR system for their new
construction structure. The systems durability and performance was something the client was interested in and we
knew we were going to be able to deliver. With over 20 years of experience in roofing, I've seen BUR systems last
well over 25 years with very few, if any, leak problems. Being the roof system calls for so many plys, the number of
leaks tend to be reduced dramatically. As far as costs are concerned, BUR systems tend to defend themselves with
there longevity and durability. The overall cost is minimal when considering its long life expectancy of 20+ years. I
would recommend BUR system to any design professional and contractor looking for an asphalt roofing system
which will help there money go a long way and able to provide several options to best fit there needs and budget.
PGA National Court and Cove Buildings
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Specifications: Nestled on 26 picturesque acres within the
prestigious PGA National Resort & Spa, Devonshire is Palm
Beach Gardens’ premier address for catered retirement living.
The property, whose residents include mostly high net worth
seniors, consists of three buildings built in the 1990’s: Courts
(45,900 square-feet), Cove (51,000 square feet) and Copley
(39,700 square feet to be completed by ARI in 2016). While
performing a review of the property, the owners discovered
many issues to the existing roof system that demanded
immediate attention. Because there are many air conditioning
units located on the roof that were frequently serviced over
time, it caused the roof system to deteriorate faster than
normal.
At the end of its service life, temporary fixes were
made, including patches and coatings. However,
these constant repairs were increasing the
operational budget while the issues remained
unresolved. The roofing system was at risk of
eventual failure that could potentially close the
building, leaving the elderly residents without a
home. Advanced Roofing, Inc. (ARI) was hired by the
building owner and property manager, CBRE, to
tear-off and install a new asphalt roofing system on
the Courts and Cove buildings. ARI selected a highperformance, SOPREMA three-ply modified
bitumen roof and new ALSAN Flashing systems that
would satisfy Devonshire’s needs for high foot
traffic while meeting their performance and budget
needs not only now but in the future, due to its
beneficial life-cycle cost. To begin the project, ARI
first addressed the leaks on the Courts and Cove
buildings followed by a complete tear-off of the
existing roof system down to the light-weight
insulating concrete deck. Following the tear-off, ARI
fastening the Sopra ”G” Base Sheet with Twin-Lock
fasteners into lightweight concrete, and torched
down a Sopralene Flam 180 & Sopralene Flam 180
FR GR cap sheet in accordance with NOA No. 110203.01 page 24.
PGA National Court and Cove Buildings
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Why Asphalt: ARI selected an asphalt roofing solution for this project because it had a Miami-Dade Notice of
Acceptance with testing and approvals for Florida’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Additionally, modified
bitumen roofing systems have an excellent track record of being long-lasting and watertight, and having the
durability to withstand heavy foot traffic and a lot of equipment. By working together with the building owner
and property manager to address the unique needs of their residents while providing a roofing solution that
corrected past issues, ARI completed the project on time, on budget, all while exceeding the client’s
expectations and avoiding disrupting daily life for the senior residents at Devonshire.
ProHealth Care Center
Pewaukee, WI
Specifications: The system consists of installing a
Vapor barrier (CertainTeed Black Diamond)
directly to the concrete substrate. The next step
requires utilizing a laser to check for any
deflections on the concrete substrate prior to
submitting a final design layout for construction
of the Certified Drainage Assembly on any
project. The Certified Drainage System is a
requirement on all ProHealth Care projects as
they are well aware of the frequent issues that
arise from assemblies that are not designed to
this degree of excellence.
The Certified Drainage polyisocyanurate
insulation was tapered at a rate of ¼” per foot.
The multiple layers of polyisocyanurate roof
insulation, were applied in a typical staggered
joint fashion. This included the final application of
a ¼” Securerock overall. All layers of insulation
were set in CertainTeed Millennium Adhesive at a
rate to either meet or exceed a Factory Mutual I90 rating for system attachment. Please note that
no fasteners were required to penetrate the
concrete substrate and disturb the vapor barrier
previously installed.
The next step required application of CertainTeed Flintprime. This
product was sprayed and rolled over the Securerock prior to
installation of the roof assembly. The final waterproofing system
consisted of an application of 2 layers of CertainTeed Flintastic Self
Adhering Modified Bitumen Ply base, which was followed by
another application of CertainTeed Flintastic Self Adhering Fire
Rated Cap Sheet. All flashing areas on the project utilized
CertainTeed’s SmartFlash product line, which basically creates
seamless flashing components. When we set the standard to
utilize superior products, as well as the Certified Drainage
Assemblies, we feel confident that our clients will receive long
term performance.
ProHealth Care Center
Pewaukee, WI
Why asphalt: The ProHealth Care Cancer Center was a brand new project and had no previous construction. The
project was originally specified to receive an EPDM ballasted roof assembly, which is installed in many new building
projects. Prior to the request for the final bidding process, Paul Crandall was requested by the owners to make
recommendations in regards to a longer-term, more durable, waterproofing assembly. Paul Crandall and his associates
have been installing modified bitumen roof assemblies for more than 40 years, and recommended a modified bitumen
system based upon the need for long-term roof performance and ProHealth Care’s call for a high quality roofing
system. Throughout this project we were asked to provide the owners with a more comprehensive roof assembly than
the original design, we felt this was both an honor and a privilege as we were able to first suggest and then provide
them with a longer-term roof system.