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21.03.2007
Sika Sarnafil Inc. Awards 2006 Projects of the Year
March
20, 2007 – Sika Sarnafil Inc., a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing
systems, announces the winners of its 2006 applicator “Project of the Year” challenge.
Each
year Sika Sarnafil’s authorized roofing and waterproofing applicators are eligible to submit their most
challenging projects to vie for these prestigious awards, a $3,500 check, and recognition from their
peers in the industry. Winners are selected in both roofing and waterproofing categories. Projects are
judged on quality of workmanship, scope and/or degree of difficulty, unusual challenges met, design
uniqueness or importance, and quality of submission. This year, winners were announced at an awards
ceremony held during the International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas, NV at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Roofing
After
reviewing many unique entries, first place was awarded to Meade Construction, Inc. of Fredericktown,
Ohio for the Mount Vernon Middle School located in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Meade Construction displayed
outstanding workmanship and innovative problem solving on this unique and difficult roof. The
103,000 square foot architectural metal roof-retrofit was no ordinary re-roofing project.
Fifteen
different roof levels and twelve different roof slopes together with the installation of 75,000 feet
of Décor profile proved to be a challenging task. Meade Construction worked closely with Mays
Consulting & Evaluation Services on the project details to assure a successful project.
With
a high profile roof, aesthetics were an important aspect of this roof installation that required custom
cutting and installation of 8,650 feet of wood blocking, field wrapping 20 pipe penetrations and custom
fabrication of 6,800 feet of metal for ridges, valleys, rake edges and other areas of the roof. Ultimately
it was the Décor profile that would determine the final look of the roof. The contractor developed
an innovative method of mounting a DeWalt rotary laser system to the Sarnamatic to maintain perfectly
straight and congruent lines.
Based on the size and complexity of the
job, the project was laid out in 38 separate roof sections to ensure efficiency and quality installation.
In the end, this difficult project was a success, becoming a mark of excellence for the public school
system in Mount Vernon, and impressing not only the owner, but the entire community.
Second
place was awarded to Titan Roofing, Inc. of Chicopee, Massachusetts for their work on the Federal
Reserve Bank in Boston, Massachusetts. When the bank, located in downtown Boston, started having leaks
with its ballasted IRMA roof, they turned to Roof Management Consultants, Inc. for a solution.
Concerned
with quality first, the owners needed a high performance roofing system that would last a long time.
They also needed a roofing system with no VOCs or odors, since evacuating the many occupants of the
building was not an option. Sika Sarnafil’s Peel & Stick, self adhering membrane was the solution,
providing the owner with a disruption-free installation, no VOC fumes or odors, and a time-proven membrane
that would last for many years.
To avoid disturbing the occupants, noise-related
work had to be performed between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Due to location and security issues, the movement
of cranes, material deliveries, hoisting of supplies, and trash and asbestos removal also had to occur
during off hours. Staffing was also a security issue, and the Bank would have to be informed well
in advance of any staff changes. Thanks to hard work, quality products, and teamwork, the Federal Reserve
Bank now has a leak-free, energy efficient roof that didn’t disturb occupants during installation, and
that has delighted everyone involved.
Third place
was awarded to CEI Roofing Texas, LLC of Dallas, Texas for their work on the recycling and re-roofing
of the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. When it was time to re-roof the 158,000 square foot,
25 year old Sarnafil roof, owners decided to recycle the material rather than dispose of it. This
required that CEI Roofing coordinate closely with Sika Sarnafil and the recycling service contractor.
The
old material removed from the roof was sent to be recycled, which proved to be a daunting task due to
the durability of the roof. As Todd Pender, plant manager at BES Industrial, puts it, “Most plastics
you hit and they shatter, but this one was flexible and in great shape – especially for having been
on a roof for 25 years!”
Due to excellent project management, teamwork,
and high quality workmanship, Carver-Hawkeye received a new, mechanically attached S327 Sarnafil EnergySmart
Roof, and Sika Sarnafil was able to successfully recycle the old Sarnafil roof into new roofing products.
Waterproofing
Following
careful review of the many high quality submissions, first place was awarded to Anderson & Shah
Roofing of Joliet, Illinois, for their work on the Wal-Mart Chicago II store in Chicago, Illinois. Anderson
& Shah was challenged with a tight schedule and the use of some innovative new technologies on this
76,000 square foot green roof .
The extreme schedule required the installation
of wall flashings as the steel deck was installed adjacent to the parapet walls but prior to enough
deck being in place to install the waterproofing membrane, driving the need for the development of some
unique details.
Further complicating things, the system specification
called for flood testing the system with 2 inches of water on a quarter inch slope. A passive
leak detection system was installed, consisting of rolls of foil membrane electrically tied together,
allowing the detection of leaks through changes in resistance. A complex set of instrumentation was
also installed within the waterproofing system to measure the effects of temperature, sunlight and water
absorption on the buildings energy usage and ability to hold storm water runoff.
After
adding a green roof atop the waterproofing membrane, the project became an innovative and important
one for a city looking to eliminate the urban heat island effect through green efforts.
Second
place was awarded to D.C. Taylor Company of Cedar Rapids, Iowa for their work on the University
of Northern Iowa – McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa. This project, which required D.C. Taylor to overcome
some unique challenges, was accomplished with quality workmanship and exceptional project management.
The project required waterproofing a heavily trafficked 25,000 square foot plaza area that was located
above offices and maintenance areas. Leak tight performance was critical. The owner selected Sika
Sarnafil’s System 1000 to waterproof the plaza, which consisted of two sections, divided by an enclosed
walkway connecting two buildings. The work required constant coordination with other trades to maintain
quality workmanship and meet tight schedules. Attention to detail was critical as the plaza deck
pavers were held in place by 320 pins, each one set in grid adhesive and flashed for a watertight seal.
Third
place was awarded to Greylock Roofing Company, Inc. of Woburn, Massachusetts, for their work on
the University Green Condominiums in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This high-end residential project required
adhering to a tight schedule and construction plan to accommodate tenant vacations and daily noise restrictions.
The owner selected Sika Sarnafil’s System 1000 to waterproof the leaking patios, which were then covered
by pavers.
The project also included replacing an
aged standing seam copper roof with Sika Sarnafil’s Décor Roof System in patina green and ballasted
EPDM with EnergySmart white membrane. In all, there were 6 patio sections, 11 sloped roof sections and
12 barrel roof sections. Greylock Roofing completed the project with minimal disruption and quality
workmanship, thanks to creative problem solving and excellent project management.
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