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Triton’s Trumpet Condominiums

With more than 83 years of experience and an unwavering commitment to excellence, FA Taylor Company is one of the go-to roofing and sheet metal contracting companies in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. When Triton’s Trumpet Condominiums called them in August 2020 to address significant roof damage on two of their buildings, the Polyglass Elastoflex roofing system was their product of choice for the roof replacements.

Project Needs and Challenges

Triton's Trumpet roof and skylineLocated in Ocean City, MD, Triton’s Trumpet is a resort-style condominium complex located by the beach, highly popular for vacation rentals. When Tropical Storm Isaias hit the area on August 4, 2020, the storm blew off half the roof of one building and significantly damaged the roof of another.

After assessing the damage, FA Taylor Company determined that both damaged buildings required a complete roof replacement. They quickly installed temporary repairs to seal the roof and prevent further damage while they waited for the insurance to come through, which didn’t happen until nearly three months after the storm.

Once the project was cleared for completion, the contractors tore out the old modified roof systems, installed new HD coverboard over the concrete substrate, installed Elastoflex SA V for the first membrane layer, and finished it with a cap layer of Elastoflex SA P Polar Cap.

Elastoflex System

Elastoflex SA

Polyglass’ Elastoflex products are a series of high-quality elastomeric membranes designed for optimal long-term weathering performance, also complying with strict Miami-Dade County standards for hurricane protection.

Elastoflex SA V Polar Base membrane is a self-adhered elastomeric base ply built with a high-performance reinforced fiberglass mat for maximum dimensional stability. The Elastoflex SA P Polar Cap is a granule surfaced roofing cap designed to withstand colder temperatures.

Given Maryland’s unique climate that is both hurricane-prone and subject to cold, snowy winters, FA Taylor Company chose this combination of Elastoflex products to ensure the new roof would have long-term all-weather protection. Both Elastoflex membranes feature the patented ADESO® Dual-Compound Self-Adhered Technology for easy self-adhered application.

Polyglass offers a diverse product line of innovative roofing solutions designed to accommodate a wide range of challenges. To learn more about our products, contact us here.

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Lereta Headquarters

CIS logoC.I. Services, Inc. is a Mission Viejo, California-based commercial/industrial roofing company that has gained statewide notoriety over the past three decades for their high-quality commercial roofing installation, maintenance, and repair services. In recent years, C.I. Services has also expanded into providing solar roof solutions, solidifying their reputation as an industry-leading surface support company for the southern California region.

When Lereta, LLC, a property tax and flood services company, needed a roof restoration for their headquarters in Pomona, C.I. Services was their contractor of choice. Naturally, C.I. Services turned to Polyglass products to ensure a quality restoration.

Project Needs and Challenges

The Lereta roofing project consisted of an aging Sarnafil PVC roof – 500 squares in total. C.I. Services determined that a quality silicone roof coating would restore the integrity of the roof. To meet the requirements of a 15-year warranty, C.I. Services chose to install PolyBrite single-ply primer and PolyBrite 90.1 Silicone at a rate of two gallons per square foot.

“This project was very straightforward,” says C.I. Services General Manager Marcus Clinco. “We pressure washed the roof, primed with the single-ply primer and sprayed the silicone in one pass. We actually even purchased a new Graco 933 spray rig specifically for this project so we could spray silicone.”

Despite their confidence in Polyglass products, the contractors wanted to be doubly certain of the results, which is why they made sure to do a field adhesion test.

“This was the first-ever Polyglass project installed over worn PVC using the PolyBrite Primer,” says Clinco. “Polyglass rep Dan Gentile came out and did pull tests, and we even cut out a sample of the old roof membrane and gave it to him so he could send it back to Florida for further testing.”

Watch the video below to learn how to conduct a field adhesion test:

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In the end, the Polyglass products stood up to the test. “The customer was very happy with the final product,” says Clinco.

Polyglass Elastomeric Roof Coatings

C.I. Services used the following Polyglass products for the Lereta roof restoration project:

  • PolyBrite Primer – one-part primer used for enhancing adhesion of Polyglass silicone roof coatings to a variety of porous and non-porous substrates.
  • PolyBrite 90.1 Silicone Roof Coating – a premium grade liquid-applied silicone coating that provides outstanding weathering and fungal resistance while also offering ultraviolet protection for an energy-saving “cool roof” effect.

C.I. Services and other industry-leading contractors choose Polyglass roofing products for their quality and reliability, as well as outstanding technical support and warranty coverage. With decades of proven experience and a commitment to innovation, Polyglass has developed a line of trusted roofing systems and products that address a wide range of commercial roofing challenges.

Contact us today for more information on how Polyglass products can serve your roofing needs.

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ICU Medical

CIS logoBased in Mission Viejo, California, C.I. Services, Inc. is one of the top commercial/industrial roofing companies in the state. Since its beginnings in 1992, the company has built a solid rapport in the industry for quality commercial roofing installation, maintenance, and repair. In recent years, C.I. Services has also emerged as a leading company for solar roof solutions, galvanizing their status as the go-to surface support company in the region.

Recently, a medical supply firm called ICU Medical contracted C.I. Services for an 80,000-square-foot roof restoration project for one of their warehousing and distribution centers in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

Project Needs and Challenges

According to C.I. Services General Manager Marcus Clinco, the roof system at ICU Medical was in notably bad shape when they made their first evaluation.

Wear and tear on the ICU Medical roof
Wear and tear on the ICU Medical roof

“The warehouse is climate controlled, and many of the supplies they carry are sensitive to temperature and moisture,” says Clinco. “They had been dealing with leak issues with the roof for a couple of years and were looking for a cost-effective long-term solution for dealing with the roof.”

Another challenge for this specific project was that the total roof surface was not uniform but consisted of two different types of roofing, both showing significant signs of wear.

ICU Medical before roof restoration
ICU Medical’s two types of roof

“The existing roofing was a combination of older single-ply membrane on about three-fourths of the roof and a cap sheet built-up roof on about one-fourth of the roof,” says Clinco. “The single-ply was definitely worn, and there were many areas on the roof where the polyester scrim in the membrane was starting to show and become exposed.”

When viewing the roof and noting its makeup, CIS project managers quickly ascertained that Polyglass roofing products were the best solution for the project.

Polyglass Silicone Elastomeric Roof Coatings

To deal with these specific challenges, the team at C.I. Services needed a silicone-based elastomeric roof coating that could easily cover and seal both roof types.

“Based on [the roof] conditions, we immediately thought of a 20-year silicone application to restore the roof to serviceable condition,” Clinco says. “Since the roof was only one layer, and the single-ply membrane was still in good enough shape to provide the base for a coating application, we made the recommendation for the Polyglass Polybrite silicone system.”

The team chose a two-part application for the roof at ICU Medical. They began with an application of Polybrite 98 Primer, a water-based primer and bleed blocker designed to enhance consistent silicone adhesion on a variety of different substrate types. For the top layer, they applied Polybrite 90.1 Silicone Coating, a premium liquid applied coating that cures to a highly durable and flexible membrane. Polybrite 90.1 is also rated for its UV resistance and “cool roof” properties, an important feature for helping the warehouse maintain optimum interior temperatures.

Noted contractors like C.I. Services choose Polyglass roofing products, not only for quality and reliability, but also because of our unmatched technical support and one of the strongest warranties in the industry. Polyglass offers roofing systems and products that easily address a wide range of commercial roofing challenges.

Contact us today for more information on how Polyglass products can serve your roofing needs.

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Cape Coral Condominiums

Modern Development USA logoBy the time Nathan and Gwen Franses established Modern Development USA in 2019, Nathan already had built up a 15-year reputation for excellence in the commercial roofing industry — a fact that enabled the new company to reach $1 million per month in gross revenues within its first three months.

When Cape Coral Condominiums called Modern Development for a 200,000-square-foot re-roofing project over several buildings, Polyglass was their brand of choice.

Nathan points out that Modern’s use of Polyglass proved to be a selling point that helped them win the bid for Cape Coral Condominiums. “Quite simply…it is the best,” says Nathan. “The clients knew who Polyglass was and the tile underlayment system, so it was easy to sell. The fact that it got the client a 30-year underlayment warranty made it a slam dunk.”

Project Needs and Challenges

Located in Cape Coral, FL, Cape Coral Condominiums is a multi-building residential complex located in one of Florida’s most popular tourist and vacation destinations—but also an area prone to tropical heat and the occasional hurricane. To solve this project’s re-roofing challenges, Modern needed to choose a roofing underlayment system that was especially conducive to steep-sloped roofs and could accommodate tile roofing. They also required an underlayment rated for high temperatures and high wind resistance.

To meet these challenges, Modern Development chose a two-ply system specifically designed for tile assemblies. The process began by applying an initial layer of Polystick MTS Plus, a dual-compound self-adhered underlayment rated for its thermal stability and ratings for temperatures up to 265 degrees Fahrenheit. After applying all flashings, metals, and penetration accessories, the team then used a second Polyglass underlayment of Polystick TU MAX, a homogeneous rubberized asphalt waterproofing membrane designed to meet ASTM and TAS testing requirements for steep slope roofing systems, before applying the final layer of roof tiles.

 

 

Become a Registered Polyglass Contractor like Modern Development USA

Years before starting Modern Development, Nathan Franses had observed the quality of Polyglass roofing products and had worked with nearly every product they ever made. It comes as little surprise, then, that Modern Development is a proud and loyal Registered Polyglass Contractor.

“Polyglass installation techniques are very easy to learn and to teach new hires,” says Franses, “ensuring that all 400-plus of our roofers install and design the system the exact same way ensuring quality. The ease of installation is great, and the process is seamless. Polyglass also has amazing content they share with us to share with our labor force. They also have their own educational programs to help ensure a proper understanding of their product uses and installation details.”

Membership as a Registered Polyglass Contractor gives you numerous advantages, including the latest updates on new product releases and the chance to accumulate Club Premio points toward travel, event tickets, merchandise, and more. You’ll also have access to Polyglass’ educational platform Polyschool, as well as a company listing on our Polyglass contractor searchable directory. To apply to become a Registered Polyglass Contractor, click here.

Polyglass is an established leader in providing innovative solutions for the roofing industry, featuring a broad line of high-quality products designed for a full range of roofing challenges. To learn more about our products, contact us here.

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Wildwood School

Since its founding in 1976, Wilson Pacific Roofing has garnered a well-deserved reputation as one of Southern California’s top commercial roofing companies.

Wilson Pacific Roofing logo“Over the last 44 years, we have roofed and re-roofed the same buildings for our clients since we opened,” says owner Rick Wilson. “They are not only happy with our quality re-roof work, but our clients are also very pleased with our guaranteed roof maintenance and repairs.”

When Wilson Pacific was called on to perform a re-roof project at Wildwood Middle and Upper School in Los Angeles, California, they knew Polyglass was the project’s brand of choice. To ensure the highest level of quality and to meet the project’s specific needs, they tapped their Polyglass technical advisor, Rick Mapes, to formulate a roof system specially designed for the school.

Project Needs and Challenges

Wildwood High School occupies a single large building consisting of a twin-barrel roof structure with a flat blind valley separating the barrels. The previous Glascap roof was showing signs of wear but was still in fair condition. The original plan had been to repair and re-coat the existing roof, but the team soon determined that the planned installation of 21 new skylights and six HVAC systems would make that strategy impractical. In addition, the roof needed to be able to stand up to a considerable amount of wear-and-tear. “We [were] aware that foot traffic was going to be a frequent occurrence,” says Wilson. “We needed a tough and durable roof system to meet this challenge.”

Mapes and the Wilson Pacific Roofing team determined that the best solution would be to recover over the existing roof structure using Polyglass products. “The structure can easily support the additional weight,” says Wilson, “and at the same time, we could save the existing roof insulation.”

The team began by leveling the roof deck, filling in the insulation gaps left by the skylights and HVAC installations using new 4″ polyiso insulation and 1/2″ Densdeck.

After priming the surface with Polyglass PG-100 Fast-Drying Asphalt Primer, they applied the 2-layer Polyfresko G Roof System, which consists of a Polyflex APP modified bitumen membrane welded directly to the roof, followed by the application of the Polyfresko G Modified Cool Cap Sheet.

The team specifically chose the Polyfresko G system due to its patented CURE Technology. This innovative thin film technology offers enhanced performance benefits that include UV stabilization, granule adhesion, high reflectivity, scuff resistance, and stain resistance — all of which make the roof system particularly robust and durable for many years to come.

Become a Registered Polyglass Contractor like Wilson Pacific Roofing

The Polyglass Contractor Program is a three-tiered program that offers rewards for contractors who install high-quality Polyglass roof systems. Member contractors enjoy a range of benefits that include “Club Premio” points (redeemable for travel, merchandise, and more), a listing on Polyglass’ contractor search page, and access to the enhanced educational benefits of Polyschool. Wilson Pacific Roofing is an award-winning Quantum Contractor under the program. To apply to become a Registered Polyglass Contractor, click here.

Polyglass is an industry-leading company that provides an extensive line of roofing systems and products to address a wide range of roofing challenges. To learn more, contact us here.

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Fiat Chrysler Automobile Mack II Plant

Headquartered in Wixom, Michigan, Schreiber Roofing Corporation is a fifth-generation, family-owned commercial roofing company that has been in business since 1916. When Schreiber Roofing was tapped to perform a commercial roofing project on Fiat Chrysler Automobile’s (FCA) Mack II engine plant in Detroit, MI, they chose to use Polyglass roofing products as the optimal solution for the project’s unique challenges.

As a 100-year-old roofing company with a long track record of success, Schreiber Roofing felt that Polyglass products were the best fit for the cold-weather profile of the plant.

Meeting the Challenges of a Cold-Weather Roofing Project

Located in Detroit, MI, the Mack Avenue Engine Plant Complex has been owned by the Chrysler Corporation (now FCA) since 1953, when they purchased it from the Briggs Manufacturing Co. Since 2019, the plant has been under reconstruction as the future assembly site for several models of Jeep vehicles, including the next-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Schreiber Roofing was called upon to do a commercial re-roofing as part of this ongoing construction. However, the project presented several environmental challenges and restrictions to be worked through. “We were under extreme weather/temperature restrictions and needed a product that could be installed at low temperatures,” says Polyglass rep James Gosiaux. “The product had to be solvent-free, and no torches were allowed on site.”

To meet these challenges, the Schreiber team first removed the existing roof system to the steel deck, then installed multiple layers of ISO insulation and a cover board. They finished the outer layers of the roof using Polyglass Elastoflex SA V Polar Base and Elastoflex SA P Polar Cap, which are solvent-free and rated for cold temperature installation.

These low-temperature SBS roofing membranes are perfect for cold weather applications ranging from 25–60ºF (-4–16ºC). The base sheet is built with a high performance reinforced fiberglass mat for excellent dimensional stability, while the cap sheet consists of a granule surface and a reinforced polyester mat for excellent puncture and tear resistance.

Both products feature Polyglass’ patented ADESO® Dual-Compound Self-Adhered Technology, eliminating the need for torches or hot asphalt during application.

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Schreiber Roofing’s reputation for quality is built on high standards of excellence and craftsmanship due to their team of 100 all-union roofers, each of whom must train for four years before reaching journeyman status. They also insist on using only the highest-quality roofing products for their roofs, which is why Schreiber Roofing is a Registered Polyglass Contractor.

If your roofing company has not yet become a Registered Polyglass Contractor, we invite you to take advantage of this opportunity. Registered Contractors receive the inside scoop on the latest Polyglass products and technologies, along with a series of discounts and loyalty rewards. In addition, your company is listed on our website’s contractor search page, which adds credibility and provides more exposure for your company. To apply to become a Registered Polyglass Contractor, click here.