University of Houston – Energy Research Park Building 9B

Type:

(What type of roofing): Single-Ply hybrid PVC and metal standing seam

Location:

5000 Gulf Freeway, Houston, Texas

Project Size/Scope:

24,000 square feet

Project Description and Challenges:

This project is a new addition to a 50+ year old existing structure. Project plans weren’t able to effectively show means and methods to achieve an expansion joint interface between the old and new building. So, Walton sheet metal mechanics were required get creative and design an accepted method of constructing an expansion joint interface, allowing for building movement while keeping the weather out.

Products Used:

Sika/Sarnafil 60 mil fleece-backed PVC membrane adhered over TA-87 torch-applied base sheet

Berridge Zee Lock Double-Lock standing seam metal roof

PAC-Clad .050 aluminum coping & perimeter metals (shop-fabricated)