Located in Albuquerque’s high-traffic North Interstate 25 corridor, the McLeod Business Park is a premier commercial hub that features multi-tenant flex industrial buildings. The park hosts a diverse mix of operations, ranging from destination retail and entertainment options like escape rooms to essential service providers like solar and medical mobility companies.
When the aging buildings in the large industrial park required a complete roof replacement, the client sought a superior, long-term solution that would outperform the standard roofing offerings.
The result: A high-performance roof engineered to withstand New Mexico’s extreme desert heat, delivering the lasting durability and peace of mind the client demanded.
Priority Commercial Nationwide, a national commercial contracting firm headquartered in Dallas, specializes in large-scale commercial roofing, storm damage insurance claims, and preventive maintenance. Serving multi-state property managers and industrial portfolios across the country, PCN’s customers include healthcare centers and hospitals; K-12 schools and higher education campuses; and industrial, office, and retail buildings.
Single-Ply PVC Roof Retrofit Process
Rather than executing a costly, disruptive tear-off of the existing, aging metal roof, the team implemented a high-performance single-ply retrofit solution using a Mapeplan® PVC roofing system. This approach combined proven durability, weather resistance, and installation efficiency, leaving the building’s operations undisturbed, while structurally upgrading its asset protection.
The corrugated channels of the existing metal R-panel roof were filled using custom-cut flute fill insulation. This filled the deep gaps between the metal ridges, transforming an uneven corrugated profile into a completely flat, structurally uniform surface.
A continuous 1-inch Polytherm® Polyisocyanurate was laid over the leveled flute fill. This seamless overlay adds a high R-value thermal barrier across the entire roof plane, drastically lowering future building heating and cooling costs.
The insulation boards were secured to the structural purlins beneath using specialized RhinoBond® induction welding plates and fasteners. Rather than penetrating the final outer roof membrane with screws, these plates sit directly beneath the membrane, ready for a non-penetrating bond.
An ultra-durable, thick 80 mil Mapeplan PVC membrane was rolled out across the insulation layout. This single-ply sheet serves as the primary performance and waterproofing layer for the building.
Using a RhinoBond induction welding tool, technicians activated the plates beneath the membrane from above. The magnetic tool emits localized heat that flawlessly fuses the underside of the PVC sheet directly to the grid of plates. This creates a highly wind-resistant, uniform hold without a single mechanical fastener piercing the exterior waterproofing surface.
“Compared to other PVC options, Polyglass USA products have a smoother surface on the performance layer that I feel will keep the membrane cleaner longer,” shared PCN’s Cody Russell. “This will help keep energy savings down longer without costly cleaning every year like other PVCs need due to the scrim being more defined, creating grooves that dirt gets trapped in.”
By the Numbers
Location
4401, 4411, 4421 and 4545 McLeod Rd. NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Size
132,500 square feet
Product Spotlight
Polyglass Mapeplan® PVC Roofing Membrane
A premium, high-performance thermoplastic membrane engineered for both mechanically attached and adhered roofing systems. Manufactured with top-grade polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins and reinforced with a durable polyester scrim, Polyglass Mapeplan PVC delivers exceptional strength, flexibility, and long-term weatherability. With built-in resistance to chemicals, UV exposure, and fire, the membrane provides reliable protection and a long service life. Its highly reflective white surface reduces building energy use, minimizes maintenance requirements, and supports green building initiatives.
Polyglass RhinoBond® Insulation Plates
A specialty coated metal disc used to securely fasten commercial roof insulation to the deck while allowing the top thermoplastic membrane to be electromagnetically induction-welded directly to it. By welding the membrane directly to the plates rather than relying on traditional perimeter fastening, the RhinoBond method eliminates the need for membrane punctures, reducing leak risks and increasing wind uplift resistance.
Mapeplan® Prefabricated Accessories
A full range of engineered accessories designed to enhance detailing, durability and installation efficiency. From reinforced and non-reinforced membranes for complex flashing conditions to prefabricated components that reduce field labor, each solution is built to ensure consistent, watertight performance at critical transition points. Together, these accessories help protect the most vulnerable areas of the roof, ensuring long-term performance at critical transitions.
Polytherm® EPS Flute Fill
A rigid, closed-cell Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) insulation engineered to fill the ribs or gaps (flutes) in metal roofs. Creates a level, uniform substrate for new roofing systems, eliminates energy-sapping voids and prevents the new roof from sagging into the channels.
Polyglass Polytherm®
A highly energy-efficient rigid insulation board composed of a closed-cell Polyisocyanurate foam core laminated to a fiber-reinforced black non-asphaltic organic facer for superior bonding characteristics. Manufactured with a facer ideally suitable for many types of roofing products, including the direct application of ADESO® dual-compound self-adhered membranes under most project circumstances. Available in flat and tapered panels.
Polyflash® 1PS
A one-component, advanced polyether liquid flashing with semi-self-leveling properties that reacts and cross-links in the presence of moisture to provide an extremely durable seal with excellent weathering and UV resistance. The technology in Polyflash 1PS makes it suitable for wet, dry, and cold temperature applications.