Carrington – Braemore
The Project
Carrington – Braemore, a collection of luxury homes, needed new roofs on all 165 of its houses. The project, which took place over three years, involved the removal of cedar wood roofing and the installation of IKO® Armourshake™ Designer shingles on roofs with high vaulted ceilings.
The Challenge
According to Frank Greco, director of codes and compliance at IKO, “Carrington – Braemore’s original strata covenant mandated the application of cedar wood shakes, so the project necessitated the approval from government officials to amend the local bylaws to allow for the use of asphalt shingles.” Additionally, the strata committee had to convene and agree to this replacement.
As for the installation, it was made more arduous because the removal of cedar shakes required the installation of an entirely new roof decking. Two roof crews had to work side by side on the roof deck, increasing the complexity and tripling the installation time. “There were many challenges at the outset of this project, but all the parties involved understood that installing an asphalt roof was the superior choice and forged ahead to do what was required for this project to materialize,” added Greco.
The Solution
Expertly managed by Adanac Roofing and Gutters, the task was immense and required over 27,500 bundles of IKO’s Armourshake shingles to cover 550,000 square feet of roofing surface. The Carrington – Braemore townhomes’ roofing system included Armourshake designer asphalt roofing shingles in beautiful Weathered Stone, which carry a Class 3 Impact Resistance* rating.
The Armourshake roofing accessories accentuate the roofline, helping to protect the most vulnerable areas against water infiltration. Armour Starter™ and Leading Edge Plus™ roof starter strips were used with Hip & Ridge™ 12 cap shingles and 5,550 rolls of IKO’s StormShield® Ice & Water Protector.
An important part of the solution was to accept that asphalt shingles were the better choice for this project since they require less maintenance. They also carry a Class A fire rating and stand strong against severe weather events. Opting for asphalt shingles not only meant that the roofs would last longer and require less maintenance, but it was also the more economical choice, even when factoring in the additional cost of installing new decking. Moreover, asphalt roofing shingles provide long-lasting curb appeal when compared to cedar shakes, which can weather quickly over time.
IKO ROOFING SYSTEM
- Armour Starter
- Leading Edge Plus Roof Starter Strips
- Hip & Ridge 12 Cap Shingles
- IKO StormShield Ice & Water Protector
- Armourshake Asphalt Shingles
Impact Rating Disclaimer*
The Impact Resistance ratings are solely for the purpose of enabling residential property owners to obtain a reduction in their residential insurance premium, if available. This is not a guarantee of impact resistance against hail. Damage from hail is not covered under the limited warranty.
