Case History #117 - Chillon Reception Center

Project: Chillon Reception Center, Spanish Fork, Utah

Date: April 2011

Problem:
The Chillon Reception Center is a popular location for weddings and large events. They wanted to build a deck that would also act as a roof to the building entrance. The roof deck would be a high traffic area, and one of the first impressions people would have of the building.  Having an easy-to-clean surface was imperative with the number of guests in formal attire.  Duradek can be easily cleaned and ready for guests in no time.

Duradek Solution:
Duradek’s Ultra Cork Natural was used to provide low maintenance waterproofing for this newly built deck. The color complimented the existing brick nicely, which was important since this area was often used by newly weds and their wedding party for photographs. This was a key factor in the owners decision when choosing Duradek Ultra Cork.  The metal flashing along the brick and columns ensures the transitions are water tight and adds a nice touch of class .

Job Notes:
The shape of this roof deck was quite unusual, however Duradek can easily mould to unique shapes and the professional installers at Warburton’s did an exceptional job.

Applicating Contractor:
Warburtons Daison Nault

801-785-9500

sales@warburtonsinc.com

http://www.warburtonsinc.com/

Job Contact:

Chillon

801-798-3006

http://www.chillon.com/

Case History # 116 - The Pier Homes at Harborview

Project:  The Pier Homes at Harborview, Baltimore, MD

Date:  July 2005 - May 2007

Problem:

One of the challenges of this project was the fact that the rooftops for which a waterproof membrane was required, were situated over the Inner Harbor of Baltimore.  A durable membrane was needed for these decks, as they would face harsh weather conditions such as high winds, rain, and snow.   Not only that, but the workers were required to wear full body harnesses for fall protection as well as life jackets in case they took a fall into the water.  Finishing the edges which hung over the water looked to be an issue as well.

Duradek Solution:

Duradek was chosen by the architect, Paul Marks of Marks Thomas Architects, because of its overwhelming success on similar projects around Baltimore.  Not only was it approved for over living space, it would stand up to the weather conditions in the Inner Harbor.  Since the applicators had to wear so much safety gear, the one day installation technique of Duradek proved quite useful.  The edges were completed using a boom-lift which was on a floating barge that was constantly moving on the water. 

Job Notes: 

While no applicators were harmed while completing this project, a step ladder and some hand tools did find their way to bottom of Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

Applicating Contractor:

Delmarva Roofing

Sheldon Swartzentruber

302-462-7218

sheldon@delmarvaroofing.com

Job Contact:

Obrecht-Pheonix Contractors, Inc.

George Arendt

410-785-8400