Leaky Roof Repaired at the Perry World House

By Sika. 

Sikalastic RoofPro system with Reemat and Fleece reinforcements to prevent future leaks while maintaining the superior look of the roof on this academic knowledge center. 

The Perry World House at The University of Pennsylvania is the academic hub on campus for stimulating knowledge and conversation. Recently, the prominent building was facing leaks in its roof that needed to be fixed. Contractors who made the repairs to the building used Sikalastic RoofPro® products from Sika to make the repairs, as they had used them in other campus building projects before. Plus, the university and contractor have the added bonus of the 20-year, single-source warranty that Sika offers. 

Before the repairs, the Perry World House won two prestigious awards: the AIA New York State 2017 Design Award, Award of Citation and the 2017 Architzer A+ Awards, Popular Choice: Higher Education & Research Facilities. So, not only did the leaks in the roof need to be stopped, but the superior looking roof had to maintain its award-winning aesthetics! Through the combination of Sika Reemat and Fleece Reinforcement, Sika and the approved applicator were able to provide a 20-year, fully reinforced system that kept the look of the original design. 

Project solution 

• Sikalastic 644 Lo-VOC 
• Sika 140 Fleece 
• Sika Flexitape Heavy 
• Sika Premium Reemat Reinforcement 
• Sikaflex 11 FC 

Project participants 

• Owner: University of Pennsylvania 
• Specifier: 1100 Architect 
• GC: Daniel J Keating Company 
• Contractor: EDA Contractors, Inc 

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Original article source: Sika 

About Sika Corporation 

Sika Corporation, headquartered in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and solutions for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting the construction, residential & home improvement, oil & gas pipeline and the transportation, marine and automotive manufacturing industries. Sika's unique product technologies include concrete admixtures & fibers, mortars, epoxies, urethanes, structural strengthening systems, industrial flooring, pvc and liquid applied membrane roofing systems, thermal insulation, plaster and stucco, below grade waterproofing and acoustical & reinforcing materials. Sika is a global company with a strong tradition in innovation and quality, continuously developing products and solutions that create new opportunities for the company, its employees, and customers. Sika is committed to sustainability development.