ROOFING

Multifamily Roof Replacement

How do I know if the roof needs replacement?

Most owners/management companies know they need a new roof when they see spots or leaks in the ceiling, but there are other telltale signs that the roof is needing to be replaced.

Consider the following warning signs:

  • Shingle granules showing up in your gutters

  • Signs of water leakage or damage in ceiling

  • Light shining through roof (In attic)

  • Shingles curling or cracking

  • Dark spots or trails on roof

  • Saggy spots on roof

  • Missing shingles

  • Age

What type of roofing material is best?

We know the importance of your investment and want to help protect your asset. Choosing the correct material can be the deciding factor in a roof’s durability. Adamsmark’s roofing experts will provide you with the best options out there for a strong and reliable roof.

We will discuss each roofing material to you when we meet, as each roof has its own pros and cons.

Considering a new roof requires many different elements that are important to recognize when making the decision to get a new roof installed.

Let us help you start the process by encouraging you to consider the following:

  • What is your overall budget for the project?

  • Consider how the roof may complement design elements property already has

  • Examine the different efficiency options each system provides

  • Understand the basic maintenance different systems require

  • Find out the longevity of each roofing material

  • Composition Roofing

    Composite roofing shingles give the look of cedar shakes or slate in a synthetic material. Traditional Wood Cedar Shakes have been prohibited in many jurisdictions because of fire class ratings. Composite Cedar Shakes give you the look and beauty of the real thing and have class A fire ratings. Real Slate is very expensive and heavy. Composite slate shingles still give you the real slate look in product that weighs much less and is affordable.

    Composite shingles come in many colors, and some have variegated colors to provide an even more realistic look. Some are molded from real wood shakes and slate. Composite shingles are made from plastic, rubber, and polyurethane and provide different levels of sustainable, environmentally friendly steep-slope products. Some use up to 80 percent recycled post-industrial rubber and plastic.

  • Asphalt Shingle Roofing

    Shingles have been the most classic-looking, recognizable materials used on American roofs for decades. The asphalt shingles used on roofs today are significantly more sophisticated than the ones we’re most familiar with in our past. Modern asphalt shingles are based on recent technological advances that have come to the roofing industry: Surenail strips, fiberglass mats, and reinforced SBS membranes make today’s asphalt shingles stronger, more protective, and more resistant.

  • Clay and Concrete Tile Roofing

    Although not many apartments in the area choose the traditional look, texture and color choices of tile. Adamsmark Construction can provide the quality workmanship that is required with tile. Properly installed tile roofs can withstand rain, snow, wind, and hail. Tiles are known to help lower energy costs because they reduce energy transfer through circulating under the tiles. Tile roofs require minimal maintenance compared to other roofing materials and last for a long period of time while maintaining their original aesthetics.

  • Metal Roofing

    Description goTo protect all that’s under your business’s roof, metal roofing is one of your longest lasting options. On Top Roofing can extend its life even more with our periodic application of an elastomeric coating that prevents rusting and galvanization. Life expectancy is 50+ years.

  • Roof Coatings

    Roof coatings are liquid applied coatings that are applied of the existing membrane to extend the life of the roof. The coatings are made from different materials to fit different applications and existing roofing membranes but two to the most common are acrylic and silicon coatings. Most of the coating manufactures provide enhanced warranty upgrades for 10, 15, and 20 years. Roof Coatings are an economical way to extend the life of your roof as well as reduce the solar heat gain cause by dark roofs. Coatings are available in many colors but the most prevalent is white. In addition, extending the life of your roof reduces roofing material ending up in the landfill. Roof Coatings can be sprayed, or roller applied. Depending on the base roofing membrane, coatings are applied at a rate of 1 to 3.5 gal per 100 square feet.

So, what exactly does the roof replacement process look like?

Below is a detailed step-by-step process about what to expect, so you can feel prepared.

  • Debris and dust falling from underneath the roof is inevitable, we suggest sending out notices to the resident’s and covering or bring in miscellaneous breakables you may have near our work area.

    This work also produces some noise as well as vibrations, which can disrupt things such as ceiling fixtures or items hanging on walls. Please temporarily remove or protect these items. It may be beneficial to temporarily move any employees who may be disrupted by the project.

    Please inform us of any building or parking lot restrictions that are in place.

  • Materials are delivered a day before the scheduled project time, and they are commonly kept on the property. While usually delivered straight onto the roof, some circumstances require the material to be stored in a parking lot or surrounding area. In this instance, please secure an area for the material and communicate to us where this is.

    Roofing material takes up space, so please be sure the storage area is out of the way, so we do not disrupt any day-to-day operations.

  • It’s time for the installation of your new roof! Our team will arrive at the agreed upon time and begin this process.

    If possible, we suggest having your main contact person on location. Though, if this is not possible that is okay, and we assure you we will be working hard to complete all of your roofing needs!

  • Our goal is to keep the project area as clean as possible as we work, but we do go over the area again once the project is complete.

    We use a magnetic tool to pick up any leftover debris from our project as well.

    We hope all you will see once we are done is a new or improved roof and no other evidence of us being there!

  • The roof is complete, and any worry can be set at ease. After the installation, there may be small granules that will be washed out through the gutters. Please know this is completely normal.

    Sit back and relax and know your asset is now more safe and secure with a new or repaired roof!

    We want to be completely transparent and to keep you confident and knowledgeable throughout our time together.