Bass Performance Hall in Forth Worth, Texas, is the crown jewel of a city that’s home to the third largest cultural district in the U.S. It’s also an important symbol in one of the most successful downtown revitalization efforts in the country.
Which is why when it came to putting a new roof on this high-profile project, every aspect had to be just so. Enter Zenith Roofing & Waterproofing and Polyglass USA – partners in rehabilitating this iconic live event venue.
With over 40 years of experience and a history of giving back to the community, Zenith brought its mantra of “Reputable, Relational, Restorative” to the project. And Polyglass USA brought its proven Polystick MTS PLUS product – along with impeccable service from representative Dylan Homa.
Overcoming Challenges to Bring Back the Shine
Due to the location of the hall and the fact that scheduled performances were taking place, the Zenith team had to get creative when it came to removing construction materials. The venue could not be fully shut down, nor could the surrounding streets.
With a little ingenuity, the team used a hoist to lower materials into a construction dumpster and haul it away immediately.
The fact that there was only a single route in and out of the building, and security required personnel to work in pairs, every move had to be strategically planned to make the most of the team’s time and efforts.
Of course the hall’s high-profile nature and its valued guests meant that the new roof had to be visually appealing and water tight.
Outstanding Referral and Award-Winning Work
In the end, the project was a resounding success, leading to this comment from Zenith’s Blaine Sibby: “Dylan Homa is a true asset to the Zenith team, and I am glad that he is our Polyglass representative. The Polyglass is tremendous on this type of job.”
And the completed project earned a 2023 Golden Hammer award from the North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA).
Subhead: By the Numbers
Location:
Bass Performance Hall
525 Commerce St.
Fort Worth, Texas
Size:
11,500 square feet
Challenges:
- Work had to take place around the event schedule at the hall, and without shutting down streets near the site.
- Materials and trash had to be placed in a construction dumpster (and removed immediately) using a hoist atop the massive hall.
- There was a singular route for the construction team to enter and exit the building.
- Personnel movement was restricted due to security rules, requiring extensive planning for material and tool retrieval.
Subhead: Product Spotlight
Polystick MTS PLUS is a self-adhered high-temp waterproofing underlayment for metal roof coverings and various other applications. Leveraging ADESO® dual-compound self-adhered technology, Polystick MTS PLUS features a polymer modified bitumen upper compound and a proprietary self-adhesive SBS (elastomeric) compound on the bottom. A split release film that protects the self adhesive compound allows for easy application.
Polystick MTS PLUS features a cavitated anti-skid top film surface that can be exposed for up to 180 days. With a temperature resistance of up to 265°F, Polystick MTS PLUS is ideally suited for high temperature roof covering systems such as steel, aluminum or copper panels.
