Project Profiles
Project profile: Hotel Polaris
By Emma Peterson. Roofing a unique, aviation-themed hotel to withstand Rocky Mountain weather and winds. Tucked into the shadow of Pikes Peak, the highest summit of the southern front range of the Rocky Mountains, sits Hotel Polaris, owned by the Provident Resources Group. This hotel was designed to showcase the beautiful area ...
Preserving history without compromise
By Dani Sheehan. When this historic hotel needed a roof restoration, the challenge wasn’t just installing 200 squares of Ludowici clay tile, it was doing it without disturbing the architectural integrity that makes the building iconic. When Dallas County Roofing restored an historic hotel in Galveston, Texas, every detail mattered. With 200 ...
Restoration without disruption
By Dani Sheehan. APOC’s liquid-applied membrane provided a leak-free solution for a working fire station. When the roof on a 10,000 square-foot fire station in Santa Clarita, California, started leaking, AceTek Roofing decided to restore the existing system instead of a complete roof replacement. With the building in active use and a ...
Project profile: MacArthur Park in Oklahoma
By Emma Peterson. Check out an award-winning project that spanned over 29,000 square feet and five different types of roofs. Every year, the Spray Polyeurathane Foam Alliance (SPFA) hosts their National Industry Excellence Awards. Presented at each SprayFoam Convention and Expo, these awards highlight and honor SPFA contractors’ innovative projects. As it ...
Growing soccer scene scores with metal panels
By Dani Sheehan. With a mean age of just more than 23 years, this college town needed to meet the demands of increasing interest in recreational practice and playing spaces. Auburn, Alabama, is a city on the rise. With its population nearly doubling since 2000 and a strong demand for recreational facilities ...
A new home for the Maryland Terrapin football team
By Metal Construction Association. Learn how this project used Kingspan’s BENCHMARK Designwall Panels to build a new space for their football operations. Established in 1856, the University of Maryland is known for being the biggest university in the state, boasting over 200 degree-granting programs. Outside of academics, the Maryland Terrapins are known ...
Danger beneath the surface: How precision prevented disaster
By Benchmark. One roofing project, 300 feet of hidden risk and zero margin for error or hesitation. Strategic actions were implemented to ensure a precision response. When construction crews step onto a roof, few expect danger to be lurking just beneath their boots. But at a critical industrial site, a ...
Project profile: Girdler Elementary School
By Duro-Last. This 66,000-square-foot project is a prime example of using Duro-Last products to create a sustainable and safe roof. Over in Girdler, Kentucky, one elementary school was facing some challenges. The staff at Girdler Elementary School began noticing wear on their roof, including drainage issues and ponding water. So, ...
Brewing up bold design
By Dani Sheehan. Contractors can leverage metal wall systems to expand their service offerings and meet the increasing demand for high-performance exterior solutions. The new headquarters and production facility of Omega Yeast, a fast-growing yeast producer in Chicago, features metal wall panels that give the building a sleek, modern aesthetic while delivering ...
Installing solar and snow guards on metal roofs: Design tips for installers
By Ali Turner, S-5! content writer. This Colorado office building integrates solar modules and snow guards seamlessly on its roof. When planning the solar layout for your metal roof, it’s crucial to thoughtfully position the modules to capture the maximum amount of sunlight. For roofs in areas with heavy snowfall, accurate calculations ...
