Ensuring Climate-controlled Storage From the Start

By Polyglass. 

This self-adhered roofing system allowed contractors easy application while providing long-lasting weatherability to the roof. 

In an area catering to high-end clientele, roofing contractors look to the highest quality products for use on multimillion dollar homes and commercial buildings. Polyglass products naturally rose to the occasion and were the clear choice when a contractor needed to install a roof on a new construction storage facility in Martha’s Vineyard. A highly desired island by tourists and residents alike, this project faced unique challenges due to its location and time of year. 

Project needs and challenges 

This project called for a 20,000-square-foot new roof installation on a new construction climate-controlled storage facility on Martha’s Vineyard. Since the facility was to be used for the storage of residents’ valuables during the off seasons when they were not on the island, the roof had to have flawless waterproofing and be able to withstand the occasional hurricanes and Nor’Easters that sometimes affect the area, especially in the fall and winter. Additionally, since the roof was installed in November with shortened days and the possibility of inclement weather, the team needed a quick apply base layer to provide immediate waterproofing protection while construction continued. 

To meet these challenges, Trademark Services, LLC applied multiple layers of products from the Polyglass Elastoflex line over tapered ISO insulation. The first layer of the three-ply system was Elastoflex SA Base, which provided immediate waterproofing protection so other tradesmen could do their work on the interior while the rest of the roof was installed. They then installed an inter-ply sheet of Elastoflex SA V and finished the roof with an Elastoflex SA P cap sheet. 

Why Elastoflex? 

Trademark Services chose the Polyglass Elastoflex system because of its dynamic combination of fast, easy application and superior weathering performance. By using Elastoflex products exclusively, the team was able to install multiple plies quickly and easily to ensure maximum weatherability of the roof — a must have considering the valuables that would be stored inside. The Elastoflex product line consists of a series of high quality elastomeric membranes designed for optimal long-term weathering protection. 

Products used in this project include: 

• Elastoflex SA Base is a premium self-adhered elastomeric membrane base for low slope roofing designed with a strong nonwoven polyester mat for enhanced tear strength and puncture resistance. It is also rated for 90-day exposure, making it an excellent option for a temporary roof on its own (which is why Trademark Services chose it). 
• Elastoflex SA V is a high-quality elastomeric membrane designed with a reinforced fiberglass mat for dimensional stability. It serves well as a base layer on its own, or it can be used (as in this case) as an inter-ply membrane used in a multiple substrate system. 
• Elastoflex SA P is a superior quality SBS granulated cap sheet built with a nonwoven polyester mat for outstanding weathering, puncture and tear resistance. 

All Elastoflex products used in this project feature the patented ADESO® Dual-Compound Self-Adhered Technology for easy self-adhered application. They are also rated as Miami-Dade County Approved for superior protection in hurricane like conditions. 

Original article source: Polyglass