Barrington, RI Retail Plaza Full Architectural-Shingle Re-Roof on County Rd

Like most Pinnacle projects, the work was completed efficiently — minimizing disruption for the property owner.

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On County Rd in Barrington, a busy retail plaza was due for a complete new roof. A multi-tenant commercial building like this can’t afford leaks or downtime; every unit underneath depends on the roof staying tight while customers keep coming through the doors. The property owner needed a full architectural-shingle re-roof handled cleanly on an occupied, working plaza, so Pinnacle took it from tear-off to finished ridge and cupolas.

Scope of Work

Our crew removed the old shingles down to the deck, inspecting the sheathing across the plaza’s roof planes and replacing any compromised decking so the new system had a sound, uniform base. We installed ice-and-water shield at the eaves, valleys, and penetrations, rolled synthetic underlayment across the entire field, and set drip edge and starter strips before laying architectural asphalt shingles over the building. The plaza’s decorative cupolas were re-roofed and detailed to match, and every penetration, wall, and transition was properly flashed. This commercial re-roof was sequenced so the plaza stayed open and weather-tight throughout the project.

What We Installed (And Why)

A commercial roof lives or dies by its underlayers, so those came first. Any soft decking was replaced to give the roof a solid nailing surface, then ice-and-water shield went down at the eaves, valleys, and around every penetration, the spots most likely to leak on a large, complex roof. Synthetic underlayment covered the rest of the deck as a tough secondary barrier, longer-lasting than traditional felt.

Architectural asphalt shingles were then installed across the plaza, including the decorative cupolas that give the building its character. Architectural shingles offer stronger wind resistance and a longer service life than three-tab, an important factor on a commercial property where re-roofing is a significant, infrequent expense. Drip edge, careful flashing at every wall and penetration, and ridge-cap shingles over balanced ventilation complete the system, so water sheds cleanly and the roof is built to protect the tenants below for decades.

Project Photo Gallery

Finished asphalt shingle roof from above

New roof system with clean ridge and valley lines

Completed replacement roof, ready for decades of service

Good To Know: Can you re-roof a retail plaza without closing the businesses?

Yes, and that’s the whole point of proper scheduling. On an occupied commercial plaza, we sequence the work so no section is ever left exposed, drying in each area before the day ends, and we position dumpsters and materials to keep entrances, walkways, and parking clear for customers. Debris is contained and magnetic nail sweeps are run daily to keep the property safe. Tenants keep operating and shoppers keep coming while the roof gets replaced overhead.

Why This Approach Works

A large multi-tenant roof has more valleys, penetrations, and transitions than a typical home, and every one is a potential leak point. Tearing off to the deck lets us verify the sheathing and waterproof the vulnerable areas properly rather than shingling over hidden problems, which is where cut-rate re-roofs eventually fail. Architectural shingles over synthetic underlayment and balanced ventilation give the plaza a durable, unified system, and detailing the cupolas and flashings correctly is what keeps a complex roofline dry over the long term. A commercial roof is only as strong as its weakest transition, so we treat each one as if it were the first place water will try to get in. Handled this way, the whole building is protected under one continuous, well-built roof, and the owner is not calling a contractor back after the next hard rain.

Why Pinnacle

Commercial property owners choose Pinnacle Roofing & Skylights because we treat their buildings as the income-producing assets they are: no leaks, no callbacks, no disruption to tenants. We’ve served Rhode Island since 2012, are fully licensed for commercial work (RI Commercial Lic #261), carry a BBB A+ rating, and have earned more than 100 five-star Google reviews. As a CertainTeed ShingleMaster Premier contractor, our crews are certified in the proper installation of shingle roofing systems, and we back every commercial project with clean, well-managed job sites. Financing is available, including 0% interest for 18 months.

Barrington, RI

Barrington is one of the East Bay’s most desirable communities, a leafy suburban town with tree-lined neighborhoods and a compact commercial corridor along its main roads. Its mix of homes and local businesses relies on quality, well-detailed roofing to hold up to coastal New England weather. Pinnacle is proud to serve homeowners and commercial property owners throughout Barrington.