b'Industry NewsAsphalt Roofing Industry Names Top Installations in North AmericaThe Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA)tear. recognizes a star-shaped home, resort complex and aThe 2016 QARC recipients are:library as winners of its 2016 awards program Goldry 8, 2016) A star-shapedProject Name:home, a PGA National Resort complex and a new libraryCompany:Star HousearWJohn Foster, e wAiSnHnIeNrGs ToOf tNh eD Q.Cu. a(lFiteyb Aruspahalt Roofing Case StudyGeneral Contractor Esparto, (QARC) Awards, an annual program that seeks to recognizePexceptional roofing projects in the United States andCAThis Canada. residential asphalt roofing The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA)syrsotjeemct r Deleiesdcr oipn tPioAnB:CO selected the projects from among nearly 30 commercialRoofing Products Premier and residential roofing projects submitted by contractorsAdvantage Granite shingles to provide a beautiful design from the U.S. and Canada. This years QARC program paidwhile protecting the home from high winds and a salty, close attention to the way contractors utilized advances indamp coastal environment. technology and shingle design, and showcased asphaltsPdurability to install a high-performing roofing system.Devonshire at The 2016 awards honored John Foster, a generalSiGlvAe Nrational Resort and Spa Pcontractor in Esparto, CA, with the Gold Award for hisCompany:companys beautiful and unique installation on a star- Coroujret catn Nda Cmovee: Buildingsshaped home. The homeowners required a roofing system Advanced Roofing with a style that wouldnt get lost in the bold architecture.Inc. Fort Lauderdale, FLDesigner asphalt shingles provided the necessary aesthetic A to complement the home, while also protecting it from theSOPREMA three-ply SBS-Proodjiefcietd D beistcurmipetni orono: fing windy, damp coastal environment it is subjected to.mThe Silver Award was given to Advanced Roofing Inc. ofsystem with a base sheet and cap sheet was installed to Fort Lauderdale, FL, which was called upon to install a newprotect the roof from the foot traffic and use of heavy low-slope asphalt roofing system on two buildings at theequipment required to service the buildings many air PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens. Theconditioning units.contractor chose an SBS-modified bitumen roofing system that delivered a pristine appearance while protecting theProject Name: Northeast roof from harsh weather and heavy foot traffic. Beroginozneal LibraryPrecision Roofing received the Bronze Award for the roofR Precision Roofing they installed on Northeast Regional Library in Aventura,Hialeah, FLFL. The new library required a high-performing, durableCroomjepcat nDye:scription: This GAF Psystem that would protect the building for years to come.hybrid built-up/SBS-modified The contractor chose a hybrid built-up/SBS-modifiedbitumen roofing system used bitumen roofing system because they had extensivethree plys of GAFGLAS Ply 4 Ply Sheet and a Ruberoid experience with asphalt roofings longevity and knew theEnergyCap 30 Granule FR membrane to offer protection system would meet the projects budget restrictions. and durability to a new library building.Asphalt roofing played a key role in each of theseThe 2016 awards were judged by a panel of roofing projects, providing the perfect aesthetic look while usingindustry experts, including leaders from multiple trade multiple layers and components to protect the buildings.associations, architects and members of the media. The Each of the submissions we received this yearjudges look for projects that use asphalt roofing technology illustrated the beauty and curb appeal that asphalt roofingto provide durability, value and curb appeal.can provide, said Reed Hitchcock, executive vice presidentFor more information of ARMA. These winning projects were singled out forabout the QARC Awards successfully using the unique qualities of their roofingprogram, please visit materials to deliver superior protection for a building,www.asphaltroofing.org. whether from salty storms, high winds or other wear and About ARMAThe Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) is the North American trade association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of bituminous-based residential and commercial fiberglass roofing products, roll roofing, built-up (BUR) roofing systems and modified bitumen roofing systems. ARMA will be celebrating its 100th anniversary throughout 2016. For more information about ARMA and its history, please visit www.asphaltroofing.org. www.mrca.orgMidwest Roofer 17'