In 1978, Steven H. Chaffee took over for his father and started installing single-ply roof systems, which at the time were a new alternative to Built Up Roof Systems. Shortly after Steve took over, Chaffee Roofing installed its first single-ply membrane roof at Narragansett Brewing Company in Cranston, Rhode Island. Single Ply took off fast at Chaffee Roofing, and by 1989, Chaffee Roofing had installed 5 million square feet of single-ply roofing alone. In 1998, Chaffee Roofing was named to the Stevens Roofing Systems Hall of Fame for the third year in a row and received numerous awards for high-quality installations. In 2000, Chaffee also received Carlisle’s Centurion award for surpassing 100 perfect roof installations. By 2001, Chaffee had installed nearly 15 million square feet of re-roofing work. Chaffee received its first Carlisle ESP Achievement Award, one of the most prestigious endorsements in the roofing industry. Since 2001, Chaffee has received this award every year, including this year. See Awards for more information.