Renovation of a residential development in Groton, Connecticut. Completed plans call for the renovation of a residential development.

Bids are invited by the owner of 131 Midway Oval, Groton, CT. Scope of work includes Roofing, Vinyl Siding, Window Replacement. For information, contact A&E Services Group at office@aesgrpllc.com. The Town and/or the Property Owners reserve the right to reject any and all bids or any portion of any bid or to waive any technicality if deemed in their best interest. AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, MBE/ WBE/ SBE AND SECTION 3 DESIGNATED CONTRACTORS, Contractor is to submit the entire bid package and any addendum issued. All bids must be filled in completely. It is suggested that the contractor retain a copy of the entire bid package. All bids shall remain in effect for forty-five (45) calendar days after the receipt of bids. General 1. Work in this section shall be governed by the Contract Documents. Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment and services necessary, to perform and complete the work specified herein and or as required by job conditions. 2. The Contractor shall maintain the buildings in a weather tight condition throughout the course of construction. Intent The intention of this section of the specification includes but not limited to the following: 1. Remove and dispose of all roofing materials from the house. 2. Install asphaltic, architectural, strip type shingles and SBS membrane roofing materials including but not limited to metal rake and drip edging, ice & water shield, shingle underlayment, ridge vents, plumbing boots, and flashings. Shingle Removal 1. Remove and legally dispose of existing shingles and related roofing materials such as, but not limited to, underlayment, roof vents, plumbing boots, flashing materials, rake and drip edge, and fasteners from all roof sections of the house. 2. Remove and dispose of satellite dish. 2. Contractor shall remove only as much material as can be replaced in a single work day. If additional sections of the roof are removed then the contractor shall provide tarps or other methods of protecting the structure from water infiltration. Contractor shall be responsible for any water damage to the structure and to owners' property as a result of inadequate protection from the elements. 3. Removal work shall be done in a manner and by such means as is necessary to protect the buildings and surrounding areas from damage; to cause minimum interruption to activities; to avoid hazard or injury to persons or property during the entire construction project. Preparation of Roof Deck 1. Inspect sheathing and notify owner & project manager of condition. 2. Tape all seam on plywood and seal voids in sheathing where vent pipes and or duct work penetrate roof deck. 3. Install leak barrier so as to extend a minimum of 24" beyond the face of the heated space, however no less that two courses along eaves. Extend leak barrier a minimum of an 1"-1 1/2 " onto fascia. 4. Install (18") eighteen inch wide strip of ice & water barrier along the rakes. Overlap and seal joints a minimum of 6". 5. Install a minimum of 18" x 18" piece of leak barrier around any roof penetrations such as vent, hoods, plumbing stacks etc. 6. Install new metal rake and drip edge on all rakes and eaves. Fasten new metal edging every 8" on center using approved fasteners. 7. Install roofing underlayment over all roof decks to receive new roofing. Lap each course a minimum of 6" over lower course, and side lapping 4" at all joints. 8. Contractor to provide photographic evidence of underlayment installation and flashing details to Owner & Project Manager. Photos must show roof from ground and above prior to installation of shingles. Failure to provide photo documentation will result in removal of material to verify existence to the satisfaction of the Project Manager and Owner. Shingle Roofing 1. Install shingles per manufacturer's written instructions. 2. Install starter course along eaves per manufacturer's written instructions. 3. Apply six nails per full shingle. Fasten shingles at or below nailing line. Maintain six inch (6") clearance from butt end of proceeding course with any fasteners. Install shingles to meet appropriate wind zone requirements per the building code Roof Boots 1. Install EPDM rubber-aluminum roof boots on all plumbing vent pipes as required. Boot shall have soft rubber gasket and be sized to fit existing pipe. Ridge Vent 1. Install Cobra-Roll Vent or approved equal. Install ridge vent in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions. 1. Install Hip & Ridge Cap shingles of same color and manufacturer as shingles used on roof. Fasten with appropriate sized galvanized roofing nails