Project Overview:
Founded in 1913, Sarasota High School in Sarasota, Florida has undergone several renovations to accommodate its expanding student body. As part of a $42 million campus redevelopment project, the Sarasota County School Board renovated several buildings on the campus. Springer-Peterson Roofing and Sheet Metal based in Lakeland, Florida was selected for the work. The roofing contractor recovered the buildings using Polyglass’ Polyfresko® G cap sheet. Polyfresko G is a highly reflective white APP granulated cap sheet membrane. It is manufactured with Polyglass’ patented CURE Technology®, a thin film technology that improves the membranes longevity. Membranes with CURE Technology are highly reflective, energy efficient, UV and stain resistant and retain granules longer.
Challenges:
The Springer-Peterson crew worked with a tight timeline to complete the 52,000 sq. ft. job. The roof was made up of 11 different roof areas with parapet walls a minimum of 4’ high separating them. Access was minimal on one side of the facility. The expansion joints were located at the walls making them challenging to install. The crew also had to protect the grass and sidewalks as they worked on the roof. The project was completed before school reopened in fall 2016.
The Roofing System Selected:
Springer-Peterson installed the Polyfresko G cap sheet to an existing substrate. The system was installed after perimeter fastening enhancements were in place to meet uplift requirements. Polyglass’ PolyFlash 2C liquid flashing system was used for the details. PolyFlash 2C is a fluid-applied urethane material using a fleece reinforcement which forms watertight flashings at joints, parapets, walls, and other penetrations.
About the Project
The La Gorce Palace Condos, with its distinct dark blue glass tower, is a high-end residential property located in Miami Beach, Fla. Designed by Schapiro Associates, the 34 story luxury condominiums were built in 1996 on prestigious Collins Avenue overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
La Gorce Palace Condominium Association selected roofing contractor Building Unlimited, Inc. (since acquired by Miami, FL-based Isaacs Roofing) to tear off and reroof the 12,000 square foot roof.
Challenges
Collins Avenue is an international tourist destination with its beautiful ocean front hotels, popular white sand beaches and world-renowned dining and shopping options. A busy location, the project was not conducive to utilizing construction equipment that could potentially interfere with traffic. As a result, materials were transported to and from the roof in freight elevators.
The Roofing System Selected
The previous roofing system was removed down to the structural concrete deck. The new Polyglass self-adhered modified bitumen roofing system consisted of two layers of Elastoflex SA V SBS membrane and Polyflex® SA P granulated cap sheet. The three-ply roofing system featuring Polyglass’ patented ADESO® Self-Adhered Technology was installed over tapered polyisocyanurate insulation.
The Polyglass roofing system was selected based on project conditions and the building owner requirements. Critical project specifications included the following:
• Wind design pressure requirements for a high-rise building in a hurricane zone
• Minimal equipment for installation
• Speed of installation
• Reduced waste
• Durable multi-ply system backed by Polyglass’ 20-year roofing system warranty
Major renovations were done to this high end shopping center – home to some of the world’s finest retailers.The Waterside Shops at Pelican Bay is home to retailers including Cartier, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Burberry, to name a few.
With over $22 million of renovations at stake, the developer knew the importance of utilizing quality materials. While there are several underlayment options in the market, Waterside’s challenge was to find a membrane that could be exposed to the elements for a long period of time without immediately installing the roof after the application. After examining a variety of underlayment products, Nu-Tec opted to use Polyglass’ Polystick TU Plus underlayment for the project.
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Tidewater Preserve embodies all that makes a great community: unrivaled location, exquisite architecture, superb amenities, natural beauty and an intrinsic sense of belonging. Located on the banks of the Manatee River in beautiful Bradenton, FL, Tidewater Preserve is minutes from Gulf beaches.
A new development, WCI Communities chose to use Polystick® TU Max on most of the homes that were built because of its durability and dimensional stability – an important feature in this high wind area.
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Located in prestigious Boca Raton, FL, this home renovation was designed to be a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified home. Elastoflex SA base sheet followed by Polystick® TU Plus was used under the tile roof that featured skylights.
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Polystick® TU Plus utilizing patented ADESO® technology was installed on the European-inspired Town Center, or La Piazza as it is officially recognized. The Town Center buildings ground floor is home to retail outlets, offices, commercial and general businesses. The upper two floors are condominiums, all which have a view of the Oratory and are the symbolic transition between the university and the rest of the community. By the time the Town Center roofing project was complete, Crowther installed more than 100,000 square feet of Polystick TU Plus on 70 different roof levels.