By McElroy Metal. Historic building on a university campus in Texas required collaboration and creativity. On the campus of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, a historic centerpiece building received a new roof. Empire Roofing, based in Austin, Texas, was responsible for removing the existing, leaking, stainless-steel metal roof and ...
By GE Silicones. Returning a monument to its full splendor. The Lotus Temple is recognized throughout the world for its architectural brilliance. Inspired by the purity and simplicity of the Bahá’í Faith and its floral namesake, the building features 27 free-standing, white marble-clad petals unfolding into a breathtaking design. In 2006, the once-pristine ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. A cancer research facility’s roof received a much-needed upgrade. NeoGenomics, a cancer research center in Aliso Viejo, California needed a solution to improve their building’s energy efficiency and prevent roof leaks. “Olen Properties turned to its trusted roofing contractor, Applied Roofing Services, to specify and install ...
By GE Silicones. The new reflective roof coating resulted in a 3-5 percent better yield in the building's solar panels. After 19 years, the bituminous roof on the NMA Corporate building was badly worn down. Tired of finding new leaks and a cycle of constant upkeep, NMA recognized GE Enduris 100% ...
By David Mills, Vice President of Tilcor. Multiple companies join together to install stone coated steel roofing that will withstand midwest winters. In the summer of 2019, two prominent student housing buildings at Illinois State University (ISU) in Normal, Illinois were reroofed. The Young America Realty Group and Richards Building Supply ...
Hotel in Costa Rica needed a roof coating solution that could withstand extremely hot and humid conditions. Resilience and durability in paradise As a high performance, liquid-applied roofing membrane, Enduris roof coating isn’t just great for looks—it can also perform in the most challenging of climates. Located in a lush tropical jungle, ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. After 13 years of persistent roof leaks, something needed to be done. When faced with a leaky roof of 13 years, the facility manager started looking for solutions. Tearing off the existing waterproof membrane was going to be cost-prohibitive, and replacing the roof would be expensive ...
The roof re-cover at Roma High School in Roma, Texas, was a long time coming. Leaks at various transition points were causing excessive damage. Ultimately, the school district decided to invest in a major renovation, which ended up including new metal roofing, new low slope roofing, repairs to masonry and metal ...
Health provider's desert location needed an air and water barrier that could withstand dramatic temperature changes and winds up to 90 miles per hour. Savvy desert design Kaiser Permanente, one of the largest not-for-profit health providers in the United States, planned a net-zero energy use facility to bring specialty medical services ...
By GE Silicones. Shopping mall's roof needed a solution that could handle multiple challenges. Though the Park Plaza Shopping Mall had just 30,000 total square feet of roofing, the individual sections for its many businesses were in different states of disrepair. Asphalt patches, failing curbs and fasteners, exposed primers, and previously ...