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Year: 2019

Northport Public School New PVC Roof

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Roof Replacement Project

  • The old roof of the Northport at the start of the PVC roof project.
  • Drain basin and catchment.
  • The installation of the new, flat PVC roof proceeds around the exhaust blowers which penetrate the roof.
  • Flashing and supplies for the project are distributed on the roof near the end of the project.
  • Exhaust blowers require special treatment to waterproof the annex roof.
  • The roof has some elevated portions.
  • PVC membranes were used in the transition area between the flat roof and the low slope metal roof.
  • Completed PVC flat roof seen at a distance in Northport, MI.

Northwest Michigan College MTech Roof – Traverse City, MI

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Mixed Standing Seam Steel and PVC Roof Installation

  • Construction of the structural elements of the roof at Northwest Michigan College.
  • The roof surface is being added over the structural steel frame.
  • Insulating surface is applied over the rigid roof support surface.
  • A smooth underlayment is installed ahead of the waterproof surface in Traverse City.
  • Sika Sarnafil PVC roofing in the foreground, metal deck ahead of the installation of standing seam steel roof in the rear.
  • The blue standing seam steel roof has been installed with ice guards to prevent damage to the gutters.
  • The curved roof on the wings of the building utilized standing seam steel roofing, the flat portions received PVC roofing.
  • This view shows both PVC and standing seam steel roof sections.
  • Through the roof services were isolated to the flat roof sections in this Traverse City installation.

Reynolds-Jonkhoff Building in Traverse City, MI

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Colorized Lead Gray Sika Sarnafil PVC Roofing

  • A crane and safety lines and harnesses were required for this PVC roof installation in Traverse City, MI.
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  • Rigid insulation smooths the surface for the PVC roof and improves the energy efficiency of the Reynolds-Johkoff building in Traverse City.
  • The old lead roof material has been stripped from the roof, revealing the underlying surface.
  • The crane is used to safely remove old roofing material and position the new material.
  • This classic tower roof is a feature of the Traverse City, MI skyline.
  • The building owner takes the opportunity to get a bird’s eye view of the PVC roof installation.
  • Colorized lead gray Sika Sarnafil PVC roofing matches the coloring of the old lead roof.
  • All surfaces are waterproofed with PVC membranes.
  • Owning a crane facilitates completion of this sort of complex roof project.

Shay Elementary School Roof Project – Harbor Springs, MI

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Sika Sarnafil PVC Roof Installation

  • A view of the old gravel over EPDM roof shows how electrical conduits must be accommodated.
  • The flat portions will receive the new PVC roof at Shay Elementary School in Harbor Springs, MI.
  • Through the roof exhaust blowers and HVAC equipment must be specially waterproofed.
  • Another view of the complexities of of electrical and ventilation elements on the roof of the school.
  • While roof electrical and ventilation services add complication to a roofing project, they are typical of school roofs.
  • The Shay Elementary roof project included the installation of rigid insulation to improve energy efficiency and reduce heating and cooling costs.
  • Preparation of vertical roof surfaces for the PVC membrane.
  • Progress in the installation of the white, Sika Sarnafil PVC roof in Harbor Springs, MI.
  • The insulation provides a smooth surface to which the PVC sheets adhere on the roof.
  • Nearly completed PVC roof installation. The safety line is important to prevent worker accidents.
  • View of the flat surfaces of the school on which the roof was replaced and upgraded.
  • Different roof levels with vertical surfaces.
  • PVC roofing sheets must be cut and sealed.
  • More views of waterproofing around irregular roof features.

New PVC Roof for the Sheridan Community Hospital

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Also Includes Rigid Insulation – Sheridan, MI

  • Rigid insulation is a typical feature of a PVC roof installation like this one in Sheridan, MI.
  • Technicians attach the insulation to the roof in stages. The old roof is being peeled back as the project progresses.
  • Technicians anchor the PVC sheets to the insulation underneath.
  • The Sheridan Community Hospital has typical through the roof exhaust vents which must be waterproofed and specially treated.
  • Special waterproofing treatments around an irregular roof feature in the new PVC roof for the hospital.
  • A PVC roof seam sealing device.
  • Seam sealing is critical to obtain a watertight roof.
  • A view of the nearly completed project to install a new Sika Sarnafil PVC roof at the hospital in Sheridan, MI.
  • Irregular roof features require the skill of an experience PVC roof technician.

Flat and Low Slope PVC Roof in Empire, MI

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New Roof – St Philip Neri Catholic Church

  • The old PVC roof on the low slope, steeple portion of the church roof in Empire, MI.
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  • Technicians applying the new PVC roof to St Philip Neri Catholic Church in Empire.
  • All vertical and horizontal surfaces receive an insulating layer under the PVC roof.
  • Alternating colors of roofing accentuate the architectural features of the roof.
  • Brick red and white Sika Sarnafil PVC roofing material was used on this church project in Empire, MI.
  • The completed PVC roof project shows a roof exhaust vent.
  • This view of the PVC roof shows skylights that had to be specially treated.
  • Another view of the completed PVC roof at the catholic church in Empire.
  • Another view of the skylights.

Residential PVC Roof – Sun Perch Condominiums – Traverse City, MI

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New Flat PVC Residential Roof Installation

  • The old roof material is removed and the roof decking is repaired on the flat portions of the Sun Perch condominiums in Traverse City, MI
  • Technicians installing the rigid roof insulation ahead of the placement of the PVC membranes that will waterproof the roof.
  • The company owned crane is always useful in flat, PVC roof installation projects.
  • Completed white PVC roof at the Sun Perch condominiums in Traverse City. Typical through the roof exhausts and utilities are visible.
  • Lead gray PVC roofing material on vertical surfaces accentuate the architectural details of the residences.
  • Another view of the completed project using lead gray and white Sika Sarnafil PVC roofing material and rigid insulation.
  • View of the completed PVC roof project at the Sun Perch condominiums in Traverse City, MI.

Traverse City Arcade Building PVC Roof

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Retail Roof Replacement

  • Completed PVC roof replacement project for the Arcade Building, a retail building in Traverse City, MI.
  • Technicians preparing the roof edges to complete the PVC roof installation. The material box was placed by the crane, facilitating the completion of the project.
  • Completed PVC roof project at the Arcade Building. Special treatmenta of vertical surfaces and through the roof exhausts, ventilation equipment bases are visible.
  • Pads under the ventilation equipment supports protect the PVC membrane.
  • Technicians prepare the roof edges to finalize the PVC roof replacement in Traverse City, MI.
  • This view of the Sika Sarnafil PVC roof shows typical roof water drains and through the roof exhaust vents.

TV 7&4 Building in Traverse City – Metal Roof Replacement with a New PVC Roof

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Partial Roof Replacement

  • TV 7 & 4 of Traverse City, MI required a replacement roof. They selected a Sika Sarnafil PVC roof.
  • Communications equipment and through the roof exhaust vents and services are seen on the roof prior to the project. The old roof was a tar and gravel in parts, metal roofing elsewhere.
  • Part of the old roof consisted of standing seam steel roofing.
  • HVAC equipment is also installed on the roof.
  • This photo shows the removal of the tar and gravel roof, partially complete.
  • Another view of roof removal during the roof preparation phase of the project.
  • Removing old material is often critical to obtaining the best result from the installation of a new PVC roof.
  • The technician is installing rigid insulation. Reduced heating and cooling costs contribute to the payback for the new roof.
  • The new PVC roof on one section of TV 7 & 4 in Traverse City, MI.
  • A view of the PVC roof newly installed showing waterproofing treatment of equipment bases and through the roof services.

New PVC Roof for the Village Corner Book Store

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Retail Roof Replacement – Fairview, MI

  • The mural on the side of the Village Corner – a retail book store in Fairview, MI.
  • A view of the old roof before the start of the replacement project for this retail store.
  • Another view of the old roof prior to the PVC roof project.
  • Roof technicians removing the old roof material to prepare for the installation of a new Sika Sarnafil PVC roof.
  • Close up of the older roof under found under the newer membrane roof.
  • Rgid insulation panels seen on the new PVC roof at the Village Corner in Fairview.
  • Waterproofing treatments around through the roof exhaust vents for the new roof.
  • PVC roof installation in process.
  • Nearly complete flat PVC roof installation project for a retail store.