A 12,000 sq ft retail center off University Drive needed a full TPO re-roof after years of patch repairs on a failed EPDM membrane. We phased the install across three weekends to avoid disrupting tenants and delivered a 60-mil TPO system with upgraded insulation.
Project Challenge in Huntsville, AL
Aged EPDM membrane with 8+ active leak locations across 4 tenant spaces. Ponding water in two areas. Insulation saturated and providing minimal R-value.
Huntsville, AL Weather Conditions on Site
Fall project — ideal install temperatures, low precipitation week-to-week.
Scope of This Huntsville, AL Project
- Full tear-off of EPDM and saturated insulation
- Tapered ISO insulation upgrade to R-30 average
- 60 mil mechanically attached TPO membrane (white)
- All new edge metal and parapet flashing
- Re-flash 14 penetrations and HVAC curbs
- Add 2 new drains in former ponding areas
- Phase across 3 weekends to maintain tenant access
Materials Used on This Huntsville, AL Roof
| Membrane | Carlisle Sure-Weld 60 mil TPO (white) |
| Insulation | Tapered polyiso, R-30 average |
| Edge metal | 24 ga galvanized, custom-formed |
| Drains | 2 new Jay R. Smith roof drains |
Huntsville, AL Project Timeline
- Week 1Tenant A & B section — tear-off, insulate, membrane
- Week 2Tenant C section + drain additions
- Week 3Tenant D section + parapet flashing + final
- CloseoutManufacturer inspection, warranty issued
Warranty Provided on This Huntsville, AL Roof
Carlisle 20-year NDL (No Dollar Limit) total system warranty plus our 5-year workmanship.
Outcome of This Huntsville, AL Project
Zero tenant disruption. White TPO surface reduced peak summer roof temps from 165°F to 95°F, lowering HVAC load across all four tenant spaces.