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Month: March 2019

Colorized Sika Sarnafil PVC Roof – Grand Traverse Lighthouse

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Special Colors for Special Roofs – Colorized PVC

  • Red Colorized Sika Sarnafil PVC Roof Retains the Character of the Lighthouse
  • Completed Red Colorized PVC Roof – Grand Traverse Lighthouse in Leelanau County, MI
  • Fun fact: the red colorized membrane was left over membrane from the Los Angeles Staples center.
  • Drain Valleys in the PVC Roof of the Grand Traverse Lighthouse
  • The Red Colorized PVC Matches the Color of the Older Roofing
  • History of the Grand Traverse Lighthouse in Leelanau County, MI
  • View of the Grand Traverse Lighthouse with a New Red Colorized PVC Roof

Grand Traverse Governmental Building Roof with a Wind Vented Roof System

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New Sika Sarnafil PVC Roof

  • Crane Use to Move Material and Equipment for the PVC Roof Project
  • Heavy equipment on the ground as the new pvc roof is installed at the Grand Traverse County Government Building in Traverse City, MI.
  • This roof is a roof held down by roof vents after the outside perimeter and penetrations are sealed tight.
  • Continued sealing to prepare this wind vented roof system.
  • Sika Sarnafil PVC roof installation project underway in Traverse City, MI.
  • Preparing through-the-roof services for the roof installation.
  • Here the new pvc roof has been installed to accommodate existing ventilation equipment.
  • Detailed view of how the PVC roof is sealed around roof mounted services.
  • Detailed view of part of the wind venting system.
  • PVC roof sealed around an antenna base – Traverse City, MI
  • View of the nearly completed Sika Sarnafil PVC roof installation.
  • View of the completed PVC roof installation at the Grand Traverse Government Building.
  • Completed PVC roof installation showing waterproofing around exhaust blowers and vertical surfaces.
  • Details of the completed PVC roof project with wind vented roof system around the specialized, through-the-roof antenna equipment and wiring.
  • Another view of the completed PVC roof installation showing the special treatment of the anchors for the antenna support cables.
  • View of most of the completed Sika Sarnafil PVC roof project for the Grand Traverse Government Building.

Grand Traverse County Jail PVC Roof Replacement

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Sika Sarnafil PVC Roof Replacement

  • Views of the completed Sika Sarnafil PVC roof replacement at the Grande Traverse County Jail.
  • Complex roof design is no problem with a PVC roof replacement, this one in Traverse City, MI.
  • Details show how the PVC roof installation accommodates existing ventilation systems.
  • Another view of the completed Sika Sarnafil PVC roof replacement project for the jail.
  • Details of the PVC roof around the air conditioning tower units on the roof of the jail.
  • View of the roof access structure and the new PVC roof at the Grand Traverse County Jail.

Harbor Industries Building Roof

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New Roof Installation: Deck, Insulation, Sika Sarnafil PVC Roof

  • Demolition of the Harbor Industries building ahead of the PVC roof project in Charlevoix, MI. Parts of the new building were built over the old while they continued to be used then the old parts were also torn down.
  • Roof structures at the Harbor Industries project.
  • Work continues on the buildout at Harbor Industries in Charlevoix, MI.
  • The old roof at Harbor Industries has been removed.
  • Material for the new PVC roof and deck arrives at the construction site.
  • Long distance view shows the cranes used to build the new industrial roof.
  • Worker catching the crane hook.
  • Metal decking is covered with a smoothing layer of insulation. PVC membranes are rolled out over this smooth surface.
  • The workers continue the installation, with special procedures for through the roof services and utilities.
  • The work is nearing completion, workers seal the PVC roof membrane edges.
  • the Sika Sarnafil PVC roof is nearly all installed. The Safety rope is seen in the foreground.
  • Another view of the installation of the Sika Sarnafil PVC roof.
  • Here all three layers of the roof project are clearly visible: metal deck, insulation and PVC sheets.
  • This roofing technician is sealing around through the roof drains.

In-Ground Home Roof: “Hobbit House”

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New Sika Sarnafil PVC Roof

  • Initial excavation for the construction of the Hobbit House.
  • Early view of the construction of the Hobbit House.
  • Construction work site in Maple City, MI of the Hobbit House.
  • Roof technicians applying the PVC membrane to the Hobbit House roof. The roof will ultimately be underground.
  • Technicians continue to apply the Sika Sarnafil PVC membrane to the roof of the Hobbit House.
  • Roof drainage for this underground roof requires special consideration.
  • Exhaust ventilation and back door hatchway also must be waterproofed with the PVC membrane.
  • The completed PVC roof being covered with earth.
  • The earth covers the PVC membrane. A view of the completed Hobbit House.
  • Another view of the completed Hobbit House with edging terra cotta roof tiles.
  • Side view of the completed Hobbit House in Maple City, MI.
  • Rear view of the completed Hobbit House.

New PVC Roof: Mancelona Elementary School

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Sika Sarnafil PVC Roof

  • Recovery board providing a separation between existing surface and new PVC membrane.
  • Completing the installation of the recovery board in Mancelona, MI.
  • Edges are framed to provide purchase for the PVC clad steel edging.
  • The roof surfaces is smoothed to the edge to accomodate the new PVC roofing.
  • Another view of the roof edging.
  • In the foreground, the surface has been prepare and the through the roof surfaces prepped for the PVC material. In the rear, the white PVC roofing has already been placed.
  • A technician preparing the surface to the very edge for the PVC sheets.
  • Removing old metal edging in preparation for new .
  • Through the roof services are widely distributed on the roof of this elementary school in Mancelona, MI.
  • Spreading and sealing the PVC roofing material is well underway.
  • Progress continues with the roof installation.
  • An insulated PVC roof provides excellent protection for Michigan’s harsh winters.
  • A PVC roofing sealing device.
  • The recovery board is designed specifically for use under membrane roof assemblies.
  • The Mancelona Elementary School PVC roof is nearly complete.
  • New PVC coated steel flashing and edging can be seen on palettes on the roof.
  • The PVC roof sheets have been sealed at the edges.
  • The roof drain for accumulated rain can be seen in the foreground.
  • Safety lines warn roofing technicians away from the places preventing risk of falls.
  • Adhesives are used to attach the PVC sheets to the underlayment.
  • The PVC roof is completed, through the roof services are sealed and the roofing project is ready for inspection.
  • Another view of the completed PVC roof in Mancelona, MI.
  • This view of the completed roof shows the small amount of material left for any additional sealing indicated by the inspection.
  • A PVC roof material sealing machine.
  • Technician sealing the PVC roofing sheets.
  • Technician sealing the PVC roofing sheets.
  • Technician sealing the PVC roofing sheets.
  • Roofing technicians roll out the Sika Sarnafil PVC membranes.
  • Roofing technicians position the Sika Sarnafil PVC membranes.
  • Roofing technician on the job at the Mancelona Elementary School PVC roof installation project.
  • Technicians trim the PVC sheets around the roof hatch.

Mecosta Medical Care Building in Big Rapids, MI

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PVC Roof Installation

  • The completed Sika Sarnafil PVC roof installation project at the Mecosta Medical Care Building in Big Rapids, MI.
  • This view shows the special treathment for roof penetrating services and exhaust vents.
  • Bloxsom roofing is able to accommodate complex roof features in PVC installations.
  • Electrical service at this medical building are through the roof utilities structure.
  • The PVC roof installation had to be accomplished without disturbing operations, including specialized medical ventilation systems.
  • The PVC roof provides an economical solution for aging flat roofs.
  • The treatment of vertical surfaces in this PVC roof installation are visible in this photo.
  • Electrical and ventilation services on the roof.
  • The roof consists of multiple horizontal surfaces at different levels.
  • Completed PVC roof on the lower level of the Mecosta Medical Care Building in Big Rapids, MI.

Mercy Hospital in Cadillac, Michigan

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PVC Roof Replacement with Insulation

  • Removing the old roofing material at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac, MI.
  • Gravel is used on many flat roofs. Mercy Hospital has complex ventilation and utility equipment on the roof that must be accommodated.
  • Some of the complexities of the hospital roof can be seen in this photo prior to the commencement of the PVC roof installation project.
  • Installation of the Sika Sarnafil PVC roof on one section of the hospital in Cadillac.
  • Technicians installing the new PVC roof and rigid insulation.
  • Through the roof vents and rain drains are visible in this photo.
  • Flashing and waterproofing the ventilation ductwork on the roof of the hospital in Cadillac.
  • Typical flashing and waterproofing of vertical surfaces for the PVC roof.
  • Electrical services also require special treatment to seal the PVC roof.
  • View of one of the lower roofs.
  • Another view of one of the lower roofs.
  • Exhaust blowers seen on a mid level roof.
  • White Sika Sarnavil PVC roofing extended onto ventilation ductwork.

Mio Ausable School – Mio, Michigan

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Flat PVC Roof Installation

  • The new flat PVC roof at the Mio Ausable School in Mio, Michigan.
  • The new, flat PVC roof abuts a low slope roof.
  • Because this portion of the school joins other low slope roofs, the installation entails some complex edge features.
  • Through the roof exhaust and climate control systems on the flat roof.
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  • The waterproofing at the base of this heating and air conditioning unit is visible in this photo.