Project Profiles

Case studies focusing on specific commercial and residential applications on projects of all types.

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Innovative Roof System Tops Spaceport America

February 01, 2012

When most people think of New Mexico, they think of the muted adobe buildings of Sante Fe or the famous natural wonders of Carlsbad Caverns or White Sands Natural Monument. 


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Putting It All Together

February 01, 2012

Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal prides itself on being able to handle any type of project.


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Mixing Old-World Craftsmanship and Modern Building Science

January 04, 2012

 The restoration of the tower of Independence Hall in Philadelphia has been a fascinating example of the National Park Service’s fierce dedication to preserving the building’s structural elements while supplementing and strengthening the historic site with modern building materials. 


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Durability, Longevity, Sustainability

New Roof on Georgia-Pacific Center Achieves Lofty Goals
December 12, 2011

 The 52-story Georgia-Pacific Center is a landmark on the Atlanta skyline.  

 


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Topping Off the Renovation of a Downtown Landmark

November 04, 2011

The rooftop terrace that crowns the 10-story Mayo 420 building in Tulsa, Okla., is a popular spot for building residents who come up to relax and enjoy the views of downtown from high above Bartlett Square.


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Three Projects Show the Benefits of EPS Insulation

November 01, 2011

The Walgreens distribution facility in Windsor, Wis., was originally built in 1980 with a standing seam steel roof offering an R-value of 9.5. Owners decided it was time to improve the energy efficiency of the distribution center and hired RRK Associates, Ltd., to carry out the project.


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Historic Landmark Given New Life

Addition to First Unitarian Meeting House Includes Green Roof
October 14, 2011

Designing an addition to any Frank Lloyd Wright building is a daunting architectural challenge. So when a 7,000-square-foot green roof was installed on a 20,000-square-foot addition to the First Unitarian Meeting House in Madison, Wis., it took a joint effort by a Wisconsin-based architecture firm and a Michigan-based horticultural company.


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Tremco Showcases Green Products in Headquarters Renovation

October 13, 2011

When Tremco Incorporated decided to renovate its Beachwood, Ohio, company headquarters from top to bottom, the construction materials and services company knew there was a wealth of internal expertise they could tap into.


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Preventing Trouble in Paradise

September 13, 2011
The undulating profile of the Marco Polo Condominiums has been a fixture on the skyline of Honolulu since 1971. But even though the building still looks striking after 40 years, there was trouble in paradise - in the form of a leaky roof.
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GAF Creates New Grade of TPO to Handle Extreme Demands of BIPV Applications

August 18, 2011
Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) single-ply roofing membranes have an excellent history in commercial roofing; however they are constructed using organic polymers that can be damaged by extreme heat, sunlight and UV.
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Shots From The Maverick: 2012 Fundraiser Benefits Colorado Youth Outdoors

The Maverick was held May 4-6 at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch in Loveland, Colo. The event is a sporting clays shoot and fundraiser for Colorado Youth Outdoors, whose mission is to strengthen relationships between youth and their parents through traditional outdoor activities.Several members of the roofing industry were on hand to support the event, whose corporate sponsors include Prologis and Johns Manville. 

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