Project Profiles
Federal Agency Building Roof Protected for Another Two Decades
By GE Silicones. The cold, snowy winters and hot, wet summers in Scotia, New York put immense stress on local buildings’ roofs. A damp climate with conditions that often involve standing water can quickly destroy conventional roof coatings, especially absorbent acrylics. That was the reason the federal Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) chose ...
Sweenor Builders Protects “This Old Home” with GCP Products
By GCP Applied Technologies. Builder likes dependability of the products because they allow them to get the home dried in quicker, providing a waterproof seal. For more than 25 years, Sweenor Builders Incorporated has custom crafted luxury homes in coastal Rhode Island. The award-winning builder collaborates with many of New England’s leading ...
2019 Gold Circle Award Winner: Mahan Slate Roofing
By Lauren White. Historic Dartmouth library tower fully renovated on short timeline. There are a number of projects in the roofing industry that allow companies to demonstrate their excellence and expertise. The Roofing Alliance recognizes that excellence and expertise in workmanship, innovation, and safety with their Gold Circle Awards program. ...
Duro-Last® 2018 Metal Roofing Award Goes to Research Center
The aging building was experiencing nearly 100 leaks among the roof and walls each time it rained. The National Warmwater Aquaculture Center (NWAC), an extension of Mississippi State University, functions to identify and improve the short- and long-term problems facing the aquaculture industry. The aged building – which houses a variety ...
Turkey Vultures Takeover: Protecting Your Roofing System
A school in Massachusetts experienced $10,000 in roof damage from turkey vultures. By FiberTite. At MRCA one year, a contractor asked, “why might vultures be on a roofing system pecking at it?” The popping and cracking sound from natural movement on any given roofing system could be a signal for supper ...
Reflective Coating System Restores Florida Condo Tower’s Roof
The original roof’s warranty had expired and the building was experiencing leaks. St. Raphael at Pelican Bay is a 20-story luxury condominium with 164 tower units and 14 private villas offering sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico. Located in Naples, Florida, the roof of the condominium is exposed to harsh ...
Duro-Last® 2018 Specialty Membrane Award
Completed in 1973, the unique design of Freedom High School has been a staple of the Morganton, North Carolina community for generations. Most notably, the variable slopes and large radial features of the roof are visible from every angle on the ground, which up to this point featured built-up gravel over ...
Buchanan Elementary School in Grand Rapids, Michigan Wins Duro-Last® 2018 Sustainability Award
Originally opened in 1915 and reconstructed in 1962, the growing student population at the school created logistical challenges that the existing facility could no longer meet. Utilizing bond funding through the Grand Rapids School District, portions of the existing structure were slated for renovation while construction for a new facility broke ...
California Community College Saves $2 Million by Choosing Restoration Instead of Re-Roof
Eight of the 12 failing roofs were ideal candidates for restoration. In 2016 the main campus of northern California’s Yuba Community College District was experiencing roofing problems. Persistent roof leaks were disruptive and costly, raising the possibility that the college would have to replace a dozen failing roofs within a short ...
New Roof at Children’s Hospital Provides Protection AND a Play Area
When it became obvious the leaking roof could not be repaired or restored, the hospital got a new roof that was turned into a play area for families. Since 1964, CHOC Children’s Hospital has been committed to providing the highest quality medical care to children. CHOC is affiliated with UC Irvine ...
