Check Out These Award-winning Asphalt Roofs

Roofing companies shine with award-winning roofing projects.

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has launched its ARMA Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards Program for 2019 which provides recognition of the best steep and low-slope asphalt roofing projects from across North America.  As we are getting excited about the next round of ARMA winners, RoofersCoffeeShop® wanted to highlight the amazing winners from 2018.

Formerly known as the Quality Asphalt Roofing Case Study (QARC), the ARMA Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Award program has been modernized to better reflect its mission of creating awareness around the most impressive, dynamic asphalt roofing systems.  There is no charge to participate in the program, and it will recognize three asphalt roofing projects each year, highlighting the contractor(s), their team, and their outstanding craftsmanship. Submissions, which require a project description and high-resolution images, must relate to a project completed within the past three years. Click here to enter your project(s) or visit asphaltroofing.org/excellence/submit-your-entry/ before December 31, 2018.

 2018 GOLD AWARD WINNER

The Cincinnati Music Hall

Address: 1241 Elm St Cincinnati, OH 45202

Contractor: Imbus Roofing Co., Inc.

Manufacturers: CertainTeed

The 225,000-square-foot Cincinnati Music Hall, designed by 19th century architect Samuel Hannaford, is one of the largest and most beautiful concert halls in the world. In May of 2016, renovations to the Music Hall’s interior and exterior began due to structural deterioration. The Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation chose Imbus Roofing Co., Inc. to install the new roofing system because of their previous work there and on other high-profile buildings in the area. The Music Hall had been adorned previously with high-end slate tiles, so CertainTeed’s Grand Manor® luxury asphalt shingles were used to replicate the roof’s slate aesthetic. To provide additional protection against the elements, DiamondDeck® and WinterGuard® underlayments were also installed. Imbus Roofing used approximately 600 squares of Grand Manor in two colors, Stonegate Gray and Brownstone to match the distinctive striped pattern of the original roof.  The ability of asphalt to replicate the slate look was of utmost importance, as the Music Hall is a historic icon with a prominent, beautiful and unique roof. Durability was crucial because Cincinnati endures harsh wind, rain and snow throughout the year. Additionally, as compared to slate, the price and simplicity to install the asphalt shingle system were very important due to the magnitude and complexity of the project, which involved steep slopes, and various steeples. Photo credit: CertainTeed

2018 SILVER AWARD WINNER

Topsail Residence

Ponte Vedra, FL 32082

Contractor: Reliant Roofing, Inc.

Manufacturers: GAF

The Topsail Residence in Ponte Vedra, Florida, underwent a major new addition and roof installation project recently. However, after only two years, the 10,600-square-foot roof was experiencing significant leaking issues that couldn’t be easily rectified due to poor craftsmanship and the use of inferior products for the region. Living in Florida where hurricanes are common, the homeowners were adamant about installing a high-quality, durable and wind-resistant designer asphalt shingle roofing system.  Reliant Roofing Inc. of Ponte Vedra, FL recommended GAF Grand Canyon® Lifetime Designer Shingles in the color Stone Wood. Reliant’s choice was based on their experience with the product in numerous high-wind events. Not only was the asphalt shingle durable, it also delivered exceptional curb appeal. The homeowners also selected the Timbertex® Premium Ridge Cap to compliment the shingles. Reliant hand sealed the cap and used GAF self-adhering Leak Barrier on the deck. Photo credit: Justin Alley and Kyle Brunbley.

2018 BRONZE AWARD WINNER

Museum of the American Revolution

Address: 101 S 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

Contractor: Thomas Company, Inc.

Manufacturers: Soprema

The Museum of the American Revolution is a three-story, 118,000 square foot facility that was designed to achieve LEED Gold certification. The building incorporates an extensive green roof, advanced storm water management, air-cycling and heat recovery systems. The storm water that is collected by the building is used in the climate control system to help preserve artifacts. This historic project demanded a high-quality roofing membrane that offered an aesthetic appeal to the building.  Thomas Company, Inc. chose SOPREMA’s SBS Modified Base Ply – ELASTOPHENE Flam with the SBS Modified Bitumen Flashing Base Ply – SOPRALENE Flam 180 to protect the roof membrane from foot traffic, resist water penetration and create a more rigid and stable surface for the vegetative roof and terrace roofs. The SBS modified bitumen system’s elongation and recovery properties offer protection from extreme heat and extreme cold weather conditions, helping keep the Museum’s roof water-resistant year-round. Photo credit: Soprema.

Now is the time to get your submission into ARMA. Click here to enter your project(s) or visit asphaltroofing.org/excellence/submit-your-entry/ before December 31, 2018.