Gwinnett Crossing Retail Plaza Case Study

  • Location

    Snellville, GA

  • Building Type

    Retail Plaza

  • Roof System

    Single-ply TPO (Thermoplastic Olefin) membrane roofing system with insulation

Facts of Loss:

  • 13 yr old roof sustained severe hailstorm damage which fractured the TPO roof
  • Multiple leaks were reported overtime by the tenants
  • Varied patch repairs by other roofers were completed but the leaks continued

Problem:

  • During heavy rainfall – multiple tenants shut down to prohibit potential slip and fall claims due to wet floors.
  • The building-owner expressed frustration and was seek a long-term resolution
  • Ceiling tiles were discolored due to repeated water intrusion
  • Buckets and “Caution” signs were throughout the building
  • Increased maintenance costs due to failed repairs

Solution:

  • Installed a new 60 mil TPO roof system
  • Added extra insulation for energy efficiency
  • All material & equipment was stagged in the back corner lot to alleviate business interruption during the 7-day install
  • Our OSHA safety team design a perimeter walkway for all businesses to ensure construction zones were adhered too for property entry and exit of the plaza

Replacement Cost:

  • Estimated at $410,000

Actual Costs:

  • No additional costs were incurred outside of the original estimate

Savings:

  • Immediate savings of $30K (During our inspection there were 12 active leaks @ $2500+/- each patch repair)
  • Reduced maintenance costs by 30% annually due to monthly patch repairs
  • Activated roof maintenance plan stopped patch repairs and extended life of new TPO system installed
  • Increased energy efficiency leading to a 20% reduction in heating and cooling expenses

Conclusion:

By replacing the damaged roof with a new 60 mil TPO system, we not only restored the building’s integrity but also provided significant cost savings and energy efficiency improvements. The client now enjoys a safer, more efficient retail warehouse space with minimal long-term maintenance expenses and a restored trustworthy relationship with all tenants.

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