This roof replacement project involved a large university medical center just blocks away from downtown in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and spanned approximately 73,500 sq. ft. Due to a limited project staging area, we had to use minimal dumpsters and coordinate with the waste removal company to empty the disposed roof debris more frequently. For loading and unloading of our roofing supplies to the 8-story roof, we used a smith hoist crane.
This roof replacement project involved a large university medical center just blocks away from downtown in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and spanned approximately 73,500 sq. ft. Due to a limited project staging area, we had to use minimal dumpsters and coordinate with the waste removal company to empty the disposed roof debris more frequently. For loading and unloading of our roofing supplies to the 8-story roof, we used a smith hoist crane.
On the pre-existing system, the medical center had a built-up gravel roof system and some modified bitumen in other sections that had been there for approximately 20 to 30 years. The old roof had extensive roof leaks throughout the different sections and reached the end of its serviceable roof life.
As soon as we tore off the old system, we installed the new system in sequence with our staff, to minimize downtime to the hospital and exposure to leaks. At one time, we had as many as 40 members working in assembly line fashion to expedite the roofing process. On the new roof replacement, Supreme installed a Soprema 2-Ply Modified Bitumen with a torch down application over a concrete deck. As with any medical center, any noises, smells and odors had to be very closely monitored throughout the project.
Overall, it was a very challenging project logistically, with a good percentage of the work completed on weekends to minimize disturbance to the hospital. The project proved to be a very successful one and the customer came away with a leak free roof and a 20-year Soprema warranty.
