The Shingle That Gives Contractors an Edge
The enhanced warranty was not Camerer’s only consideration when determining which shingle to include in his bid. The steep slopes of the courthouse turrets needed a shingle with a wider edge and the versatility for extensive overlapping. The patented TAMKO Heritage Woodgate shingle tabs, which are exclusive to TAMKO, are 10-12 inches wide — as much as three times wider than a traditional shingle cut. According to Camerer, the shingle’s dynamic profile would allow it to be manipulated around the radius of the many turrets without gaps. To go a step further, the TAMKO Heritage Woodgate shingle’s random-cut sawtooth design would assure one piece would blend seamlessly into the next, an attractive and functional feature given the mixture of hip and gabled roof styles.
When it came to color, Camerer selected Black Sage, one of the six different colors Heritage Woodgate is offered in. He knew it would be a striking contrast to the building’s stone exterior and would draw the eye upward the moment the courthouse came into view. “Given all the unique challenges and demands of the Jasper County Courthouse project, the Heritage Woodgate was the only shingle that could have fit the bill,” Camerer said.
Installation in Action
When Camerer’s team began to tear off the existing roof, asbestos was discovered just beneath the surface. Camerer’s crew, trained and certified in asbestos removal, managed the safe disposal over the course of two-and-a-half months. During this lengthy process, it became clear that steps needed to be taken to safeguard the exposed roof during the remediation process. The solution was to apply TAMKO Moisture Guard, a self-adhering rubberized asphalt ice and rain underlayment, to more than 200 square feet of roof area. Though an unconventional approach to applying the underlayment – it’s typically only used on certain moisture-prone areas, such as valleys – Camerer chose to cover the full surface of the roof for added protection.
Beyond the asbestos remediation, the execution of the roof’s replacement brought its own unique installation obstacles for Camerer’s team. Careful steps would need to be taken to navigate around the roof’s unique landscape, especially when maneuvering cranes around the courthouse’s steep turrets. To complicate the installation further, the elements would offer another layer of difficulty. The roofers had to be prepared to work against fierce winds throughout the duration of the project, all while ensuring the landmark building was not damaged. Camerer and his team relied on the Heritage Woodgate’s elongated style to mold the shingle around the unique curves and high points of the turrets. This specific shingle not only allowed for easy application but a stunning visual appeal from all vantage points. Despite the challenging conditions, Camerer’s approach and shingle selection allowed him to finish the job safely and on time.