Fiat Chrysler Manufacturing Plant Gets New Roof Despite Cold Weather

By Polyglass.

Polyglass Polar Base™ and Polar Cap™, designed for cold temperature installation, were used during reconstruction.

When the Schreiber Roofing Corporation was asked to re-roof the Fiat Chrysler Automobile’s (FCA) Mack II engine plant in Detroit, Michigan they knew the job would pose some unique challenges. Michigan is cold enough for most roofing products to fail, so the Schreiber Roofing Corporation needed a product that could withstand the weather during their reroof. That’s why they picked Polyglass products as the cold-weather solution. 

Meeting the challenges of a cold-weather roofing project 

Schreiber Roofing was called upon to do a commercial re-roofing as part of this ongoing construction. However, the project presented several environmental challenges and restrictions to be worked through. “We were under extreme weather/temperature restrictions and needed a product that could be installed at low temperatures,” says Polyglass rep James Gostiaux. “The product had to be solvent-free, and no torches were allowed on site.” 

To meet these challenges, the Schreiber team first removed the existing roof system to the steel deck, then installed multiple layers of ISO insulation and a cover board. They finished the outer layers of the roof using Polyglass Elastoflex SA V Polar Base and Elastoflex SA P Polar Cap self-adhered modified bitumen membranes, which are solvent-free and rated for cold temperature installation. 

These low-temperature SBS roofing membranes are perfect for cold weather applications ranging from 25–60ºF (-4–16ºC). The base sheet is built with a high-performance reinforced fiberglass mat for excellent dimensional stability, while the cap sheet consists of a granule surface and a reinforced polyester mat for excellent puncture and tear resistance. 

Both products feature Polyglass’ patented ADESO® Dual-Compound Self-Adhered Technology, eliminating the need for torches or hot asphalt during application. 

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Schreiber Roofing’s reputation for quality is built on high standards of excellence and craftsmanship due to their team of 100 all-union roofers, each of whom must train for four years before reaching journeyman status. They also insist on using only the highest-quality roofing products for their roofs, which is why Schreiber Roofing is a Registered Polyglass Contractor. 

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Original article source: Polyglass