Commercial Roof Restoration and Repair – Project Spotlight
When NF&M Titanium decided to expand their operations, they needed a dry and secure facility to install a new production line for their aerospace wire product. Under consideration was renovation of an abandoned 70-year-old, 50,000 sq ft plumbing parts plant. The old building was conveniently located adjacent to their current facility.
Before a decision could be made, the building’s chronically leaking corrugated transite roof would need to be evaluated. If the existing roof could not be saved, it could be a deal-killer. Because of our expertise in commercial and industrial building repairs, NF&M brought in 1st Choice Building Co. to evaluate the roof condition.
Our inspection determined that the 70-year-old corrugated transite roof panels were showing their age, but, if brought up to a maintainable standard, would still be serviceable. Most of the roof leaks were due to fastener back-out and deteriorated roof flashings.
Because of the extent of the roof leaks and the likelihood of continued fastener back-out, spot repairs would not be feasible. Total tear-off and replacement were simply not in the budget.
Before a decision could be made, the building’s chronically leaking corrugated transite roof would need to be evaluated. If the existing roof could not be saved, it could be a deal-killer. Because of our expertise in commercial and industrial building repairs, NF&M brought in 1st Choice Building Co. to evaluate the roof condition.
Our inspection determined that the 70-year-old corrugated transite roof panels were showing their age, but, if brought up to a maintainable standard, would still be serviceable. Most of the roof leaks were due to fastener back-out and deteriorated roof flashings.
Because of the extent of the roof leaks and the likelihood of continued fastener back-out, spot repairs would not be feasible. Total tear-off and replacement were simply not in the budget.
Our recommendation and proposal for a “roof restoration” was accepted by NF&M. Roof restoration by 1st Choice Building Co. addresses both remedial and preventive repair and maintenance issues. The roof restoration consisted of cleaning and preparing the existing roof panels, replacing and tightening all missing and loose fasteners, sealing down all fasteners with rivet guard sealant, and flashing and sealing all roof penetrations. Upon the completion of the prep work, the entire roof surface was sprayed with two applications of white elastomeric coating.
The completed project took care of the leaks at a fraction of the cost of roof replacement. The roof has now been brought up to a sustainable condition. The white reflective roof had the added benefit of lowering the interior building temperature, which has made the production workers happy during the hot summer months.
We were glad to provide this cost-effective solution for NF&M Titanium’s situation and proud to be an integral part of the team that put this facility back into production and allowed for the creation of many new jobs at this plant. Give us a call today for a free roof evaluation of your facility.
The completed project took care of the leaks at a fraction of the cost of roof replacement. The roof has now been brought up to a sustainable condition. The white reflective roof had the added benefit of lowering the interior building temperature, which has made the production workers happy during the hot summer months.
We were glad to provide this cost-effective solution for NF&M Titanium’s situation and proud to be an integral part of the team that put this facility back into production and allowed for the creation of many new jobs at this plant. Give us a call today for a free roof evaluation of your facility.