Why a $X replacement
wasn't the answer.
The Middlesex Road Condo Association in Brookline runs a 100-unit complex whose aging EPDM rubber roof had begun leaking into multiple units — both owner-occupied and tenant-occupied — during heavy rain. Ponding water sat on the membrane between storms. The association had been paying for repeated patchwork repairs, and full tear-off quotes came back between $175,000 and $225,000.
Leaks during heavy rain reaching multiple units, both owner-occupied and tenant-occupied
Full tear-off and replacement quotes of $175,000–$225,000 across a 100-unit association
Ponding water sitting on an aging EPDM membrane between storms
Frequent patchwork repairs driving maintenance costs up without resolving the leaks
Assessment to warranty
in A single mobilization.
Roof Assessment
Evaluation of the aging EPDM membrane and the ponding areas confirmed the deck was sound and the roof qualified for restoration instead of tear-off.
Surface Preparation
The existing membrane was cleaned and prepared, and failure points were repaired. The existing roof stayed in place — no tear-off and no disruption to 100 occupied units.
Silicone Restoration System
A full silicone restoration system was applied as a seamless waterproof membrane over the existing roof, formulated to stand up to the ponding water that had been sitting on the EPDM.
Warranty Registration
The completed system was inspected and registered for a 20-year No Dollar Limit manufacturer warranty.
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.
We were quoted over $200,000 for a full replacement, but Certified Roofing gave us a smarter alternative that saved us $100,000 and solved all our issues. The process was seamless, and our roof is now worry-free!
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.