New JM Fit Membrane Covers Chicago-Area Post Office
Description: The Barrington, IL, United States post office demanded a quick, easy-to-install product that would withstand harsh and windy Chicago-area winters as well as blistering summer heat. The existing roof was a standard 60 mil fully adhered EPDM roofing system.
Challenge: Due to the tight deadline, this 21,000-square-foot reroof needed a quick solution, so the team chose Johns Manville’s EPDM FIT (Factory Inseam Tape) membrane for the project. This innovative EPDM product was the clear solution, with a factory applied seam tape designed to significantly reduce installation time. “We wanted to use JM’s FIT system because of the pretaped seams,” said Dominic Dunlap, president of DCG Roofing Solutions in Des Plaines, IL. The unique, flexible solution offers multiple installation options for tape-to-tape or tape-to-standard sheets, and when used in the tape-to-tape configuration, no primer is required, reducing installation time even further.
Solution: DCG used a comprehensive Johns Manville roofing solution from the deck up. It included ENRGY 3® polyisocyanurate over a 22-gauge steel deck and fully adhered JM EPDM 60-mil EPDM FIT for both membrane and ashings. The ENRGY 3® was attached with JM Two-Part UIA (urethane insulation adhesive) and UltraFast® fasteners and plates. Romulo Garcia, project foreman for DCG Roofing, praised the new product, “I’d rate it a 10 on a scale of 1 to 10. It’s the best. It’s the first time we’ve used the product, and it was beautiful. Our JM Tech Rep demonstrated the product, and it was easy to install. It saved a lot of time—we just primed, peeled the release tape, and it was ready to go. We will definitely use it again,” he added. JM EPDM FIT Membrane offers 20% stronger bond with tape-to-tape installation and more productivity by eliminating the need for primer. “Our crew found JM’s FIT System very efficient and easy to install. When we can save time and do a great job for our customers, it’s a winning combination,” commented Dunlap.
Roofing Contractor: DCG Roofing
Manufacturer: Johns Manville
Type of EPDM: 60-mil
Type of Attachment: Fully adhered
Location of Project: Barrington, Illinois
Type of Building: Post Office
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