The Jasper County Courthouse Project’s Unique Challenges and Demands
One of the many unique challenges that Phillip Camerer Roofing faced was finding the right shingle for the job. The shingles needed to match the historically-correct aesthetic of the building while providing protection without any gaps and produce a contrast against the rest of the structure.
Turrets Shingles
We partnered up with TAMKO to take on the challenge of Jasper County Courthouse and decided on the patented TAMKO Heritage Woodgate shingle tabs as they meet all of these requirements. This shingle is designed to match the historic era style while offering modern level of protection. Heritage Woodgate shingle also has specific features that allow the shingle to be molded and manipulated around the radius of unique curves and high points of the turrets without creating gaps. The black sage color choice along with the random-cut sawtooth design as an interesting and functional feature, created a pleasing aesthetic as the shingles blended with each other seamlessly to create attractive contrast to the stone exterior.
Asbestos Removal
Another challenge was uncovered as asbestos was discovered just beneath the surface. Although asbestos is very dangerous to handle, Phillip Camerer Roofing is certified in asbestos removal. Our professionally trained teams are specifically certified to remove and dispose of asbestos safely while containing the area to prevent the spread of any fibers from the asbestos.
Safety and Protection
The most important challenge was careful navigation around the landscape of the roof to make sure the building was not damaged during the roofing renovation process. We had to carefully move cranes around the turrets, protect the building from the elements while removing the roof, as well as protect ourselves against high winds as we completed the project. Safety was the highest factor to consider in this project, as we finished the roof safely and on time while providing the highest quality of work.