SureCoat Roofing Case Study: South Coast AQMD
When the South Coast Air Quality Management District Building needed to replace an aging hypalon roof, choosing the right replacement was critical, as it costs an additional $80,000 to remove and reinstall their solar system. AQMD chose to recondition their roof with a SureCoat Roofing System.
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 The AQMD is responsible for regulating and managing the air quality by limiting emission of fumes that are harmful to the population and the environment. This includes the use of architectural coatings. According to AQMD guidelines, The SureCoat Roof System material is a Super VOC compliant product with less than 1% VOC per liter. |
 The existing roof consisted of a 14 year old Hypalon single ply. Hypalon tends to wear over time as the material is exposed to UV and sunlight. Most in the industry believe that aged TPO has similar wear patterns. Existing aged single ply sheet materials are easily reconditioned with The SureCoat Roof System without a tear off that potentially adds toxic materials to our landfills. |
 The SureCoat Roof System has single component epoxy resins and acrylic resins that create a cross linked molecule with a perm rating of .0027 that will not allow water moisture or vapor to pass through it. This makes a sustainable system that is excellent under solar panels and other equipment. SureCoat provides waterproofing from surface to substrate with a single white product. |
 Large roof fields can be reconditioned with a single product, no black or colored emulsions are used, so there is no risk of dissimilar products to delaminate. There is no need to wait 30 or more days for an emulsion to cure or gas off before the project can be completed. The SureCoat Roof System is a durable epoxy hybrid that is waterproof immediately after it has dried. |
 The SureCoat Roof System was installed on the South Coast AQMD in specified dry mil thickness so that the life cycle of their roof will be compatible with the life expectancy of their new solar panels. |
 This existing solar system covers about 28,500 square feet. To remove and re-install a system this size runs close to $80,000. Roof performance is critical. That is why they chose The SureCoat Roof System to install under their solar system. |
 SureCoat is an elastomeric hybrid that has 398% elongation to move with thermal cycles and uses no harmful chemicals in the process. SureCoat is a CRRC & Title 24 approved reconditioning system with 93% thermal emittance and 91% Sunlight reflectivity, including 80% of UV rays; making it an excellent partner with solar. |
 Even the best low sloped roof systems have ponding issues with accelerated wear at these areas. The SureCoat Roof System has a written manufacturer's warranty that covers areas that have ponding water. It is the only single coating material that was designed specifically to protect against water and UV rays at the same time |
 The SureCoat Roof System will never blister, wrinkle or delaminate at drains and waterways, as other coating systems do over time. By extending the SCRS with fabric into the drain where it terminates directly into the drain pipe, then replacing the drain hardware over the new monolithic membrane, the numerous seams that existed with the old single ply system are eliminated. Water intrusion under the coating system at drains and waterways is an issue of the past! |
 This roof was easily prepared by cleaning the roof with our biodegradable etching detergent and a floor scrubber with long bristles. The SureCoat Roof System is made from natural renewable resources that are Eco friendly in manufacturing and installation. |
 The field of the roof with drains is now protected with a monolithic membrane. There are no seams to come apart; no fasteners, no penetrations, no adhesives. The SureCoat Roof System is resistant to pollutants, mold, mildew and most chemicals. The SureCoat Roof System has excellent adhesion to most substrates without a primer. |
 The SureCoat Roof System reconditioned this existing roof to a "better than new" condition with a written 15 year renewable manufacturer's warranty that includes coverage for ponding water on this low slope to flat roof. |
 With proper maintenance, such as periodical cleaning, and keeping the condensation lines and drains operable, The SureCoat Roof System warranty can be renewed as long as this building is in use. The renewable warranty option makes SureCoat an easy choice. Future roof budgets can be estimated much lower than with traditional systems. |
