Commercial roofs present different challenges than their residential counterparts. Contractors must take multiple factors into account while performing a commercial installation, such as the staff and customers in the building, the location of air flow systems and the potential difficulties associated with connecting multiple roofing systems together. When renovating or replacing the roof of a healthcare facility, these factors can become even more complex. Special consideration must be made for these facilities’ occupants and their illnesses or medical conditions. For the Broward County Addiction Recovery Center, a roof replacement would require a special contractor to ensure the job was done properly without disturbing the residents.

The center, located in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., shelters individuals over the age of 18 who struggle with substance abuse or co-occurring disorders in the Broward County area. In 2015, the roof on the center’s Stephen R. Booher Building started experiencing numerous leaks. The county decided the roof was beyond repair and knew it needed to be replaced in order to provide a safe haven for their residents.