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Project Profiles
Project profile: University of Louisville Bettie Johnson Hall
By Emma Peterson. 200 HVAC units and counting! Learn how this team navigated unique challenges when restoring this dormitory roof. Every year the Spray Polyeurathane Foam Alliance (SPFA) hosts the National Industry Excellence Awards. These awards honor SPFA contractor members for their innovative projects from the year prior. Divided ...
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 ...
Protecting roofs and futures
By Emma Peterson. See how Topps Products helped the Mothers’ Mercy Home in Kenya build a healthier space for the children in their care. Just about nine miles (15 km) north of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, lays Kiambu County. Sitting at an elevation of over 6,000 feet (about 1,893 meters), the ...
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 ...
A reprieve from persistent waterproofing failures
By Dani Sheehan. Learn how Pli-Dek's waterproofing solutions saved this Sarasota townhome community from long-term frustration and costly repairs. Long-term durability is non-negotiable when it comes to offering waterproofing solutions to your customers. When Joss Contracting needed a reliable fix for the failing waterproof deck coatings at KB Home Willowbrook Townhomes in ...
Navigating roof restoration challenges with manufacturer support
By Dani Sheehan. Leveraging manufacturer expertise can make the difference between a standard job and a long-lasting, efficient roofing solution tailored to the customer’s needs. The partnership between manufacturers and contractors plays a critical role in selecting the best roofing solution for a building’s unique needs. In this recent roof top demonstration, ...
Enhanced durability and moisture protection
By Dani Sheehan. By leveraging Pli-Dek's expertise, the Hilton Casitas’ balcony now benefits from a high-performance waterproofing system designed to withstand coastal conditions. Waterproofing failures on balconies and rooftop patios can be a nuisance for building owners, especially when it’s the Hilton’s El San Juan Resort and Casino in Puerto Rico. Persistent ...
Walton County School District’s first ICF project
By Dani Sheehan. The use of Nudura ICF products allowed this elementary school to overcome Florida’s construction challenges while delivering a facility that is safe, efficient and sustainable. Building a school comes with its own set of challenges, but when that school is also located in Florida, those challenges multiply due to ...
What happens in Vegas... Might be right under your feet!
By APF Polymer Surfaces. Check out this intricate project done for the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada! When ArCon Flooring got the opportunity to work on the stunning Cosmopolitan building in Vegas, they couldn’t wait to get started. ArCon, which is an international designer and installer, specializes in unique architectural ...
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