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Project Type: Commercial

Warehouse Roof Restoration Project

Headquartered in Fresno, CA, Barrier is a fourth-generation roofing contractor specializing in a wide range of reinforced and unreinforced liquid-applied roofing systems for commercial buildings. Barrier and Polyglass’ Business Development Manager, Brady Kolden, have built a solid business relationship, working on projects over the past 20-plus years across the lower 48 states, Alaska, Hawaii, and even Taiwan.

Blair Cunnings, owner and president of Barrier, offered words of high praise for Kolden and Polyglass: “The professionalism Brady Kolden and Polyglass offered Barrier was second to none,” he shared. “Brady was a critical contributor to the success of the job, ensuring a close collaboration and team effort throughout the project. He was on point and addressed any concerns or project challenges in a timely manner.”

When contracted to install a new roof system for a 400,000 sq. foot warehouse in Puerto Rico, Barrier chose to use Polyglass’ PolyBrite® high solids silicone roof coatings, with impressive results.

Project Background and Challenges

The warehouse roof restoration project called for an engineering system that could be warranted for up to 20 years and installed by the available workforce in Puerto Rico. In addition, the team faced two significant challenges:

  • The existing Tectum roof deck. The roof deck limited the team’s options as to what kind of coatings could be applied.
  • Persistent atmospheric contaminants. Even after doing a hard clean of the surface at the beginning of the project, the overnight buildup of dirt each night forced the team to re-clean and dry the surface daily. They could only clean what they could coat each day.

The Barrier team’s solution to both challenges was to apply an elastomeric roof coating over the existing TPO roof from the PolyBrite “90 Series” high-solids, liquid-applied silicone products.

Both PolyBrite® 90.1 and PolyBrite® 90.2 l can be applied in one coat, curing to form a seamless waterproof membrane that resists ponding water on the surface. The coatings’ “cool roof” UV-resistant properties are particularly suited for the heat and humidity of Puerto Rico’s tropical climate.

The team was able to apply the coating without the need for additional primers. After reinforcing the seams and penetrations with fabric and silicone, they applied 2.5 gallons of high-solids silicone over the roof surface.

Hurricane Fiona No Match For Polyglass Silicone Roof Coatings

The results were remarkable. At the project’s start, the Barrier team counted more than 100 water leaks in the existing TPO roof. One month after project completion, Fiona, a category five hurricane, hit Puerto Rico. Although the island felt its worst flooding since Hurricane Maria in 2017, the new roof held superbly, with no reported leakage.

Polyglass Product Spotlight

Barrier utilized the following Polyglass products for its Puerto Rico warehouse roofing project:

  • Polyglass PolyBrite 90.1: A premium grade high solids, moisture cure, liquid-applied silicone coating formulated for excellent weather resistance, including excessive UV exposure and extreme temperatures.
  • Polyglass PolyBrite 90.2: A premium-grade, high-solids, liquid-applied silicone coating formulated to “cool roof” specifications to resist harmful UV rays and help lower energy bills.

PolyBrite 90.1 and 90.2 are designed to maintain waterproofing capabilities against ponding water and prolonged rain events. In addition, they are both algae- and fungal-resistant, even in high temperatures, helping to extend the roof’s useful life.

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.

Caddo Parish School Board Building

Based in Shreveport, Louisiana, DRI-CON, LLC is a full-service contractor that specializes in commercial roofing and building envelope solutions. Since its beginnings in 1998, DRI-CON has established itself as an industry leader, hired for projects across the mid-southern states and beyond.

Among their long-term clients is the Caddo Parish School Board, Shreveport, which has hired them for a wide range of jobs, from minor roof repairs to full roof replacements. When the parish contracted them recently for a full roof removal and replacement on an administration building, DRI-CON’s roofing system of choice was a combination of high-quality Polyglass products.

Project Background

Serving all of Shreveport and Caddo Parish, the Caddo Public School Board administers nearly five dozen schools occupying 63 buildings across the parish. Most of these buildings range in age between 30 and 102 years old. The roof replacement for the Caddo Parish School Board building is part of a large Building and Equipment Renewal project for the school system to perform necessary repairs on many of their facilities.

The project itself called for the complete roof removal and replacement of a 30,730 sq. ft. flat roof over the school board building. The roof deck consisted of lightweight insulating concrete over steel. The DRI-CON team began by laying a 6-mil. standard poly sheeting vapor membrane, followed by High-Density (HD) PolyISO Roof Cover Board for hail resistance.

After applying Polyglass WB3000 acrylic primer, the team installed ADESO® self-adhered Elastoflex SA V for the base membrane, followed by Elastoflex SA P for the cap membrane. They then sealed the penetration details with Polyglass Polyflash® 1C, a high-grade polyurethane white flashing compound.

Jake Woods, Project Manager at DRI-CON, explained their choice of Polyglass roofing solutions for the Caddo Parish project. “At DRI-CON, worker and site safety is paramount when considering roofing products,” he said. “Time-tested product performance also guides our decision-making process when selecting roof systems. With Polyglass ADESO membranes, we get the best of both worlds: a product that can be installed both safely and efficiently, as well as achieve better performance than systems installed with traditional methods thanks to innovations such as FASTLap® & SEALLap® ULTRA.”

Polyglass Product Spotlight

The Caddo Parish School Board roofing project featured the following Polyglass products:

  • Polyglass WB3000: A water-based, low VOC acrylic primer designed to improve the adhesion of self-adhered roof membranes to both porous and non-porous substrates.
  • Elastoflex SA V PLUS: A strong elastomeric base ply low-slope roofing product manufactured using patented ADESO® dual-compound self-adhered technology combining an SBS modified asphalt compound on the top layer with an aggressive self-adhesive compound on the bottom layer. (Applicable Standards): ASTM D6164, Type I, Grade S.
  • Elastoflex SA P: A robust elastomeric SBS granulated cap sheet utilizing ADESO self-adhering technology. (Applicable Standards): ASTM D6222, Type I, Grade G.
  • Polyflash® 1C: A powerful one-component, moisture-cure silane-modified polyurethane white flashing compound designed to provide stellar waterproofing for irregularly shaped roof penetrations such as roof drains, curbs, vents, etc.

Polyglass celebrates 30 years of cutting-edge product innovation for the U.S. building and waterproofing industries, featuring a broad line of premium roof coatings and roof maintenance systems for commercial roofing contractors.

Evolving through innovation, Polyglass now also offers high-performance and exceptional quality Building Envelope Solutions.

Contact us here to learn more about how our products can benefit your next commercial roofing project.

 

Big Creek Hydroelectric Powerhouse

Artistic Roof and Design is a leading commercial and industrial roofing company serving the Fresno, California area for more than 20 years. A family-owned business focusing on quality, this company stakes its reputation on providing outstanding service and workmanship with every project they undertake. So when Southern California Edison (the main electrical utility company for the region) contracted Artistic Roof and Design to install a new roof for their Big Creek Hydroelectric Powerhouse on the San Joaquin River, they naturally chose Polyglass as their waterproofing solution of choice.

Project Needs and Challenges

According to lead contractor Kevin Robinson, temperature and moisture presented the two greatest challenges to this installation project, encompassing 235 squares. “The foam is highly sensitive to temperature and moisture, making this a very hard job to do during this time of year,” said Robinson. “The average 8 am temperature on the job was 28 degrees [Fahrenheit]; this being a hydroelectric powerhouse, we [also] had to deal with constant moisture in the air.”

To overcome these challenges, the team started by priming the substrate with PolyBrite® 780, a black, water-based epoxy primer designed to absorb radiant heat from the sun for better bonding of the spray polyurethane foam. After installing the foam layer, they applied a second layer of PolyBrite 780 to add adhesion to the foam and prep the surface for the polyurea layer and waterproof roof coatings to follow.

The roofers finished the surface with Polyglass PG 700-QS (1.5 gallons of grey and 2.5 gallons of white). PG 700-QS is a quick-setting elastomeric coating typically applied to provide resistance to early rain exposure. In this case, it was used to seal the SPF foam against the constant moisture emitted by the powerhouse itself.

Polyglass Product Spotlight

Artistic Roof and Design utilized the following Polyglass products to meet the unique challenges of installing a foam roof on a hydroelectric powerhouse in cold temperatures:

  • PolyBrite® 780 – a black, water-based epoxy primer/sealer that improves the adhesion of spray polyurethane foam to a wide range of roofing materials.
  • PG 700-QS (grey and white) – a quick-setting water-based elastomeric coating that cures to form a seamless, “cool roof” UV-resistant membrane over the entire roof surface.
  • PolyBrite® 73 flashing compound – a premium-grade UV-resistant white elastomeric mastic used for flashing and detail in conjunction with Polyglass’ elastomeric roof coating systems.

Polyglass is a well-known market leader in delivering cutting-edge solutions for the commercial roofing sector, offering a comprehensive range of high-quality goods tailored to suit roofing needs of all types. Polyglass now offers high-performance and exceptional quality Building Envelope Solutions.

For more information on our product lines, contact us here.

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Hyatt House Miami Airport Hotel

Maxx Leverage Roofing & Restoration is a licensed roofing company with over two decades of experience operating out of Idaho, Oregon, Florida, Louisana, and Alabama. This veteran-owned company offers roof repairs, reroofing, and roof replacement services for residential and commercial properties and specializes in emergency disaster relief for survivors needing temporary roofing and tree and debris removal.

When Maxx Leverage contractor and long-time Polyglass customer, James Moore, learned about Polyglass’s Polystick® XFR roof underlayment at a Polyschool session last April, he was so impressed with the product’s innovative qualities he chose to use it for his next big project in Miami, FL.

This contract was the Hyatt House Miami Airport Hotel in South Miami, Florida, requiring over 30,000 square feet of new roof underlayment. A perfect opportunity for James to put Polyglass’ dual-purpose, fire-resistant, and self-adhered waterproofing underlayment to the test!

“The contractor chose the superior protection of the Polystick XFR self-adhered (SA) underlayment waterproofing system. XFR was selected for the advanced Burn-Shield Technology™ with maximum fire-resistance properties delivered in one single layer installed as part of the metal roof assembly (unlike conventional fire barrier systems requiring a secondary fire barrier to achieve the UL Class A Fire Rating for Combustible Decks). Polystick XFR qualifies for up to a 30-year warranty backed by the Polyglass protection guarantee.”

John Massengill – Independent Sales Representative for Polyglass

Polyglass Product Spotlight

Polystick XFR utilizes ADESO® dual-compound self-adhered technology for efficiency and ease of application and patented Burn-Shield Technology for superior fire resistance.

Polystick XFR’s slip-resistant film surface can be exposed for up to 180 days. With a temperature resistance of up to 265°F, Polystick XFR is ideally suited for high-temperature systems such as steel and copper roofing. Polystick XFR helps achieve a UL Class A Fire Rating in a single layer instead of typical solutions requiring multiple layers.

Watch the Polystick XFR fire reaction test video to see how Polystick XFR outperforms competitor underlayments in a fire reaction test.

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Polyglass celebrates 30 years of cutting-edge product innovation for the U.S. building and waterproofing industries, featuring a broad line of premium roof coatings and roof maintenance systems for commercial roofing contractors. Evolving through innovation, Polyglass now offers high performance and exceptional quality Building Envelope Solutions.

Contact us here to learn more about how our products can benefit your next commercial roofing project.

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Stonegate Dental

Gentech Roofing is a family-owned business that has served the industrial and commercial roofing needs of the Greater Toronto Area for more than 35 years. As winners of the Toronto Star Reader’s Choice Award in 2018 and 2020, they have built a solid reputation in the community for bringing stellar workmanship and service to every project they undertake. When Stonegate Dental in Guelph, ON, contracted Gentech to install a new roofing system on their facility, it came as little surprise that Polyglass was their product line of choice.

Project Needs and Challenges

Embarking this project, Gentech faced the challenge of tearing out the old 4-ply BUR roofing system and laying down a new waterproof layer in a short amount of time. They also needed to minimize their impact on the dental office and other tenants who needed to continue conducting business while construction was underway.

To meet these challenges, Gentech installed Polyglass’ Stick 1 Torch 1 roofing system, a 2-ply modified bitumen system consisting of a self-adhered (SA) Elastoflex SA base sheet and a torch-applied Elastoflex S6 G 4.0 HP cap sheet installed over 2-inch ISO boards. Thanks to its ability to adhere directly to the ISO board with minimal effort, the Gentech workers could quickly apply the single-ply base sheet layer to make the roof watertight while allowing tradespeople to carry on work inside the building below. This quick installation reduced the total man-hours for the install by at least an hour and a half for each man.

Watch the Polyglass time study to see the labor-saving benefits of the Stick 1 Torch 1 system when compared with a 2-ply torch-applied roofing system:

The Stick 1 Torch 1 roofing system also allowed for a much cleaner and less intrusive roofing installation, with no asphalt ribbons, no over pours, and no strong odors to inconvenience Stonegate Dental’s patients. For the Gentech contractor on-site, the installation’s primary benefit was its safety as the Stick 1 Torch 1 system does not need hot asphalt for its application. He also found it to be more cost-effective, with no need for propane or the hiring of additional resources to operate the asphalt kettle.

Polyglass Product Spotlight

Gentech utilized the following Polyglass products with the Stick 1 Torch 1 system installed on the Stonegate Dental building:

  • Elastoflex SA Base is a flexible yet highly tear-resistant modified bitumen membrane featuring ADESO® dual-compound self-adhering technology and finished lay lines for easy and accurate installation. When used in conjunction with an approved Polyglass cap sheet, Elastoflex SA Base provides exceptional waterproofing properties. It allows for a fast and clean installation without the need for torches, hot asphalt, or separate bonding adhesives.
  • Elastoflex S6 G 4.0 HP is a high-performance Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) cap sheet ideal for multi-layer low-slope roofing assemblies. When used as part of a high-quality multi-ply roofing system, it adds a strong layer of waterproofing and can be easily applied to the base via torch heat welding or cold adhesives.

Polyglass leads the industry providing innovative solutions for commercial roofing contractors. They feature a broad line of high-quality products designed to accommodate a full range of roofing systems and a wide variety of challenges. To learn more about how our products can benefit your next commercial roofing project, contact us here.

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Martha’s Vineyard Storage Facility

Trademark Services LLCLocated in Edgartown, MA, Trademark Services, LLC is a full-service contractor and builder serving businesses and residences on Martha’s Vineyard.

Catering to a mostly high-end clientele, Trademark Services focuses on using only the highest quality construction materials on both residential and commercial products, including the use of Polyglass roofing products on several multimillion-dollar homes on the island. So when they were called upon to install a roof on a high-end new construction storage facility, Polyglass was naturally their brand of choice.

Project Needs and Challenges

This project called for a 20,000-square-foot new roof installation on a new construction climate-controlled storage facility on Martha’s Vineyard. Since the facility was to be used for the storage of residents’ valuables during the off-seasons when they were not on the island, the roof had to have flawless waterproofing and be able to withstand the occasional hurricanes and Nor’Easters that sometimes affect the area, especially in the fall and winter. Additionally, since the roof was being installed in November with shortened days and the possibility of inclement weather, so the team needed a quick-apply base layer to provide immediate waterproofing protection while construction continued.

To meet these challenges, Trademark Services applied multiple layers of products from the Polyglass Elastoflex line over tapered ISO insulation. The first layer of the 3-ply system was Elastoflex SA Base, which provided immediate waterproofing protection so other tradesmen could do their work on the interior while the rest of the roof was installed. They then installed an inter-ply sheet of Elastoflex SA V and finished the roof with an Elastoflex SA P cap sheet.

Why Elastoflex?

Trademark Services chose the Polyglass Elastoflex system because of its dynamic combination of fast, easy application and superior weathering performance. By using Elastoflex products exclusively, the team was able to install multiple plies quickly and easily to ensure maximum weatherability of the roof — a must-have considering the valuables that would be stored inside. The Elastoflex product line consists of a series of high-quality elastomeric membranes designed for optimal long-term weathering protection.

Products used in this project include:

  • Elastoflex SA Base is a premium self-adhered elastomeric membrane base for low-slope roofing designed with a strong non-woven polyester mat for enhanced tear strength and puncture resistance. It is also rated for 90-day exposure, making it an excellent option for a temporary roof on its own (which is why Trademark Services chose it).
  • Elastoflex SA V is a high-quality elastomeric membrane designed with a reinforced fiberglass mat for dimensional stability. It serves well as a base layer on its own, or it can be used (as in this case) as an interply membrane used in a multiple substrate system.
  • Elastoflex SA P is a superior quality SBS granulated cap sheet built with a non-woven polyester mat for outstanding weathering, puncture, and tear resistance.

All Elastoflex products used in this project feature the patented ADESO® Dual-Compound Self-Adhered Technology for easy self-adhered application. They are also rated as Miami-Dade County Approved for superior protection in hurricane-like conditions.

Polyglass offers superior roofing solutions to accommodate a full range of roofing challenges. Contact us to learn more about our products.

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