Why a $X replacement
wasn't the answer.
A five-building retail strip portfolio in metro Atlanta had roofs ranging from 8 to 14 years old, with inconsistent maintenance histories and three buildings showing active water infiltration. Tenant lease agreements included landlord repair obligations — continued leaks risked breach claims. Individual replacement bids for the five buildings totaled $365,000.
Five buildings at different condition levels — replacement bids ranged across the portfolio with no single-vendor solution available
Three of five buildings with active tenant leak complaints — lease terms required resolution within 30 days
Retail tenants in active occupancy — no phased closure available, work had to happen around business hours
Assessment to warranty
in 8 days.
Portfolio Assessment
Single mobilization assessed all five buildings in one day. Infrared survey confirmed restoration candidacy for each structure.
Prioritized Sequencing
Three buildings with active leaks addressed first. Remaining two buildings followed in the same crew mobilization.
GAF System Application
GAF certified silicone restoration membrane applied to all five roofs. Work executed around tenant operating hours.
Section 179 Documentation
Project classified as qualified improvement property. Tax documentation prepared for ownership CPA review.
The complete picture
for your CFO.
Section 179 estimate based on 35% effective tax rate. Consult your CPA for project-specific tax treatment under IRS Section 179 qualified improvement property rules.
Managing a five-building retail portfolio means roof problems multiply. We had three of five buildings with active leak complaints and individual replacement bids stacking up. Certified mobilized one crew, one week, and restored all five roofs for less than the replacement cost of a single building. The Section 179 deduction recovered $44,450 of the $127,000 project cost in the same tax year.
What could your building save?
Every project starts with a free infrared moisture survey and written report. No obligation. If restoration isn’t the right solution for your roof, we’ll tell you.