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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.

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.

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.