In the trendy North Loop section of Minneapolis, the Warehouse District is anchored by Itasca Lofts condominiums. More than 100 years old, the converted warehouse is home to 71 units plus a restaurant, comedy club and commercial space on the… Read More
EPDM in the Field + Project Profiles
John Ball Zoo’s Green Legacy Extends to Rooftops
Since 1884, John Ball Zoo’s 40-acre stretch of land has continued to flourish in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan. At the turn of the 20th century, the zoo population consisted of local favorites such as raccoons and deer. By… Read More
Project Profile: Central Roofing Scores Touchdown with Minnesota Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS — The NFL’s Minnesota Vikings didn’t make the Super Bowl in 2018, but they did score big with a new Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO) Performance Center complex. The 40-acre training facility and headquarters is just part of the dream… Read More
New Synthetic Slate Roof Tops Historic Owatonna City Hall
The massive brick complex in Owatonna, Minnesota, that currently serves as its city hall has an interesting past. According to Aaron Fitzloff, facility manager for the City of Owatonna, the structure was originally built in 1886 as the Minnesota Public… Read More
New Roof System Addresses Challenges at Clarkson University’s Athletic Facility
How do you put a new roof on a 66,300-square-foot hyperbolic paraboloid? It takes a lot of skill, a lot of attention to safety, and the right choice of a roofing membrane — especially when the roof has to protect… Read More
New Roof Systems Top University of Minnesota’s Renovated Pioneer Hall
Pioneer Hall is a central fixture on the University of Minnesota campus. Built in 1934, the five-story structure serves as a freshman dormitory and dining hall. The building was almost totally rebuilt as part of a $104 million renovation project… Read More
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Features a Striking Standing Seam Metal Roof
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab provides rehabilitation services to help patients recovering from severe conditions including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, strokes, and cancer. The organization’s new 25,000-square-foot outpatient facility in Burr Ridge, Illinois, features a unique, uplifting roof design… Read More
Case Study: EPDM Protects Luxury Apartment Building in Pittsburgh
With business travel increasing, and growth expected to continually rise through 2022, business travelers are on the lookout for more comfortable, secure, and longer-term lodging at their destinations. Kossman Development Company and BridgeStreet Global Hospitality had this in mind when… Read More
Case Study: EPDM Protects Luxury Apartment Building in Pittsburgh
With business travel increasing, and growth expected to continually rise through 2022, business travelers are on the lookout for more comfortable, secure, and longer-term lodging at their destinations. Kossman Development Company and BridgeStreet Global Hospitality had this in mind when… Read More
Boulder Lumber Warehouse Needed a Roof Built to Last in Tough Conditions
Since 1927, Boulder Lumber has served the building contractors of Boulder, Colorado, providing lumber, millwork, doors, windows, decking, and other building materials. In 2019, Boulder Lumber’s built-up tar and gravel roof needed to be replaced, largely because of damage caused… Read More