Project Country: Texas

Colonnade at Polo Park, a high-end retail and restaurant shopping center in Midland, Texas, was in need of a new roof – and that roof needed to meet some critical specifications, according to the contractor on the project. It must make the building’s flat roof watertight. The products used must include the same durability and robust waterproofing benefits as traditional torch-applied roofing solutions, without the need for a naked flame. The installation had to be done with minimal disruption to the shopping center’s tenants and customers. And the completed roof must be warrantied for 20 years.

Enter Champion Contractors & Services who saved the day, with help from Polyglass USA products.

Support That Stands Apart From the Competition 

After being contacted by Champion Contractors & Services and hearing about the goals of the project, Polyglass USA representatives hosted a demo of its self-adhered products for the Champion crew. The presentation covered all the details of installing a two-ply, self-adhered roofing solution at the shopping center.

Champion agreed that this approach would meet the building owner’s goals of installing a modern granulated built-up roof (BUR) with self-adhered products that would protect against water infiltration, UV radiation and extreme weather conditions.

Product selections were made and work began!

Today, Champion says the Polyglass self-adhered roofing membrane is showing exceptional durability and weather resistance – and is in fact exceeding expectations. Plus, the ease of installation and the product’s ability to conform with various roof shapes and contours made the job highly efficient, saving time and labor costs.

Here’s what Champion had to say about their decision to choose Polyglass USA: “The technical support and expertise offered by the Polyglass team were invaluable throughout the project. Their knowledge of roofing systems and willingness to provide guidance and assistance ensured a smooth installation process and a high-quality end result.”

Mission accomplished!

Location:

Colonnade at Polo Park

4601 N.Garfield St.

Midland, Texas

Size:

1,350 squares

165 squares for walls

Challenges: 

• Installation without major disruptions to shopping center tenants and customers.
• Roofing solution had to waterproof a flat roof that had assorted shapes and contours.
• Roof has a high level of roof traffic.

Client requested use of “no flame” roofing products.

On October 20, 2019, 10 twisters touched down along the storm line of North and Central Texas, making it one of the costliest tornado events in Texas history.  While, thankfully, there were zero fatalities reported, there was extensive damage to building structures.  These tornados resulted in over $2 billion of insurance claims.  One particular building that took direct hits from the EF-2 tornado, was a wholesale depot warehouse in Garland County. This 1,000,000 sq. ft. horseshoe shaped depot was in the path of the tornado’s 2.48 mile trek through Garland.

California-based roofing contractor, Barrier Specialty Roofing & Coatings, was enlisted by SPAN Construction to assess the extent of the damage to the warehouse roof. Blair Cunnings (CEO/President of Barrier) together with Brady Kolden (Business Development Manager for Polyglass Roofing & Waterproofing Systems) wanted to find out how the tornado affected the million square foot depot & what repairs needed to be made.

Roof Inspection and Tornado Damage Assessment

According to Blair Cunnings, “We conducted a job site evaluation with Span Construction and Polyglass to confirm the extent of the roof damage. We wanted to see for ourselves how much of the roof needed to be replaced or repaired, and what roofing/coating system would be the most prudent in this situation.” The team found that 700,00 square feet of the metal roof held up under the force of the tornado’s strong winds, due to the existing polyurethane foam & Polyglass silicone coating system on the warehouse roof.  This meant that only 300,000 square feet needed to be repaired on a one million square foot job.

Blair went on to say that “the majority of the metal roof held up under the force of the strong winds, because the foam self-adheres to the roof, adding extra compressive strength.” Brady Kolden noted that “while the building sustained damage from flying debris, the roof’s structural stability helped protect & save the majority of the building.  This meant there was no need to tear all down and the owner could rebuild and refurbish, which lead to major cost savings.”

In addition, the building owner had been able to keep operations going for two more years after the tornado hit in areas of the building where the roof had remained undamaged.

Warehouse Roof Restoration and Repair Project Details

The eight-month roof repair project began in October 2020, and was completed in May of 2021.  Important to note, is that the complexity of the project was heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic (supply chain demands), time of year (weather) and working around other trades on the project.  “Our contractors were challenged with keeping the roof dry and coatable during the cold/wet months, while also keeping water out of the building so other trades could complete their work simultaneously.”

First, SPAN Construction began with replacing all the structural metal deck on the damaged 300,000 square feet of the warehouse.  Then, Barrier Specialty added 3 inches of polyurethane roofing spray foam and silicone coating to the deck to match the existing undamaged areas and make the deck a roof.  Finally, Barrier chose Polyglass’s PolyBrite® 95 silicone roof coating to refurbish the entire one million square feet of roof.  This product was chosen because of its durability, longevity, ease of application, and the 20-year warranty given by Polyglass on the entire system.

George Goddard (President of SPAN Construction) said that “due to the complexity of the damage done by the tornado to the Garland, Texas warehouse, repairs were extensive and required a total team effort from all the companies involved; Polyglass, Barrier Roofing, and SPAN Construction.  Polyglass and Barrier listened to our concerns, addressed them, and worked with our local team daily to ensure they our customer had a quality roofing system.”

Product Information

• PolyBrite® 95 silicone roof coating
• PolyPUF is a polyurethane foam (SPF) system for commercial roofs that also acts as an air barrier and insulator and is certified for use in high-velocity hurricane zones.

Contact us today for more information about Polyglass’ range of modified bitumen roofing and waterproofing membranes and roof coatings for low-slope and steep-slope applications!

Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, Zenith Roofing and Waterproofing is a forty-year-old building company, unparalleled in the field, that prides itself on excellent customer relationships and retention. Zenith builds relationships first and roofs second. The company’s “Apex Approach” ensures excellence through unmatched customer connections, operations, and performance guarantees. Zenith consistently offers customers quality assurance, high standards, and exceptional service.

Zenith Roofing and Waterproofing was the first roofing company to affiliate with Polyglass in Texas and has since become a Polyglass Quantum Contractor, proudly utilizing our products over the last 30 years. Harkinson Dewan Commercial contacted Zenith Roofing and Waterproofing to inspect and determine the best solution for their commercial property in Waco, Texas. It was decided that a re-roof was required, and Polyglass products were selected for the project.

Project Background

The client needed a complete tear-off and re-roof of their store building – an area of 88,700 square feet. The project called for a long-lasting roofing solution that the team could install quickly and efficiently while providing immediate waterproofing.

To meet this need, Zenith opted for a Polyglass’ “Stick 1-Torch 1” system, a hybrid 2-ply modified bitumen roofing system consisting of a self-adhered base sheet and a torch-applied cap sheet. This system is widely hailed for its ability to save time and labor during installation, providing immediate waterproofing protection during installation and offering multi-layer redundant protection once the installation is complete.

After tearing out the old roof and laying down a Polyboard E base layer, the Zenith team applied a self-adhered base layer of Elastoflex SA V, followed by a Polyflex® G torch-applied cap sheet. They finished with PolyFlash® 1C for the flashings and details.

According to Michelle Carson, Zenith Operations Coordinator, the project was completed without a hitch thanks to the ease of application and efficiency of the Stick 1-Torch1 system. “Our projects move seamlessly when working with Polyglass materials and products,” she shared.

Polyglass Product Spotlight

Zenith Roofing utilized the following Polyglass products for the Harkinson Dewan Commercial property roof installation:

• Polyboard E: a semi-rigid multi-ply asphaltic panel highly conducive as a base for low-slope roofs.
• Elastoflex SA V: a premium SBS-modified bitumen base layer, combining ADESO® self-adhering technology with high-performance weathering capabilities.
• Polyflex G: a high-quality torch-applied granulated cap sheet known for its flexibility and tear/puncture resistance; also featuring Polyglass’ patented FASTLap® for easier application and reliable long-term weathering performance.
• Polyflash 1C: a highly-durable, moisture-cure, white flashing compound that provides excellent sealing protection for flashing and roofing details.

Polyglass has a superior range of modified bitumen roofing products for low-slope roof restorations. Contact us today to discuss your commercial or residential roofing needs.

Project Overview:
In Spring 2016, commercial roofing contractor Empire Roofing installed Polyglass’ modified bitumen roof system on a warehouse building in Fort Worth, TX.  The new 64,000 sq. ft. roof system was installed over an existing built-up roof (BUR).  Empire Roofing, known for roofing expertise since opening its doors in 1942, selected Polyglass’ multi-ply modified bitumen roof system for the storage facility.

Challenges:
During the Polyglass roof system installation, a severe hailstorm hit Northern Texas slowing the roof work.  More than 25 percent of the new roof was completed when the hail storm arrived.  The golf ball-sized hail stones caused minor blemishes to the surface of the Polyglass Polyfresko® G cap sheet; however, the BUR portion of the roof had extensive damage.  The damage to the BUR caused a delay in the project, but also provided a side-by-side comparison on roof performance during a severe hailstorm.

The Roofing System Selected:
Empire Roofing chose Polyglass’ high performing Polyfresko G cap sheet and Elastoflex SA V base ply.  Polyfresko G is a highly reflective, white granulated modified bitumen membrane. It is manufactured with Polyglass’ patented CURE Technology®, a thin film technology that greatly improves granular retention. Membranes with CURE Technology are also highly reflective, and UV and stain resistant.  The Elastoflex SA V membrane is a premium, self-adhered base ply roofing product, manufactured using patented ADESO® Dual-Compound Self-Adhered Technology, whereby a “true” Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) modified asphalt compound is applied on the top layer and an aggressive self-adhesive compound is applied on the bottom layer.