ATAS Shingles Replace Hurricane Damaged Roofs in Virgin Islands

The beautiful Elysian Beach Resort is located next to the St. Thomas Yacht Club on the eastern end of the island.  

In 2017, Hurricanes Irma and Maria created catastrophic damage on St. Thomas, including the destruction of many roofs, causing the resort to close. The existing composite tile roofing material on the Elysian Beach Resort’s buildings was replaced with .032 aluminum Ascot White CastleTop shingles, manufactured by ATAS International. CastleTop shingles have an embossed texture, and an expanded polystyrene back board which supports the shingle during installation and aids in sound dampening. The tab interlock design of the shingle resists wind-uplift.

The contractor, Rooftops Silicone Distributors, Inc., installed a total of 62,400 square feet of the diamond-shaped shingles. Rodger Bressi, the contracting firm’s managing director, stated, “It is hard to tell in the photos just how high off the ground these roofs were on the front side.  We needed 120-foot manlifts to reach the areas.” The retrofit project was completed in 2020.

CastleTop aluminum shingles were recommended by the contractor to the timeshare owner’s association. The contractor had them installed on his own home and could personally attest to their performance in high wind areas. The energy efficient Ascot White 70% PVDF paint finish has a high solar reflectance index (SRI) rating of 83, which will result in more of the sun’s heat being reflected away, rather than being absorbed into the buildings. This will help reduce cooling costs for the timeshare owners.

Durability and strength are two benefits that are fueling the growing popularity of metal roofing. Whether used for commercial or residential applications, metal roofing is proven to withstand hurricane strength winds. Structures protected with metal roofing have survived the worst of the recent hurricanes. For buildings located near the seacoast, a pre-painted 70% PVDF aluminum metal panel is much more resistant to the corrosive effects of a marine environment than a steel panel, as tested in accordance with the ASTM standard B117-85 (salt fog tolerance).  Therefore, the aluminum CastleTop roof shingles will resist high winds and corrosion for this ocean front property for many years.

About ATAS International, Inc.

Founded in 1963, ATAS International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of metal roofing, wall cladding, ceilings, perimeter edge metal, and accessories. The ATAS portfolio features an expansive selection of products available in aluminum, steel, zinc, stainless steel, and copper. Standard profiles include narrow and wide ribbed wall panels, corrugated styles, standing seam and batten seam roof systems, metal shingles, shakes, tiles, and more. Additional options include curved, tapered, and perforated panels; concealed or exposed fasteners; smooth or embossed textures; horizontal and vertical applications; and a choice of over 40 stock colors with 70% PVDF finish.

With sustainability at the forefront of modern building design, ATAS proudly supports green building objectives with high performance solutions, such as solar-ready roof panels, insulated metal panels, cool roofing products, and solar air heating wall panels. The ATAS team consists of product and market specialists that provide a high level of support for your project, from initial discovery and design to installation.  ATAS has two ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing locations in the United States: the headquarters in Allentown, PA, and their facility in Mesa, AZ.  ATAS also has a second location in Allentown, PA, and recently added a new manufacturing location in University Park, IL.  For more information about ATAS International, please visit www.atas.com or call 610.395.8445.