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Library Project Turns Into Multi-School RenovationProject
LIBRARYPROJECTTURNS INTO Multi-School Multi-School Renovation Project Renovation Project
Project
Skaneateles Middle and
High School Renovation
Skaneateles, NY Owner
Skaneateles Central School District
Skaneateles, NY Architect
Beardsley Design Associates
Auburn, NY Roofing Contractor
Diamond Roofing
Syracuse, NY Roofing Systems ïSarnafil DÈcor Roof System in White ïEnergySmart 60-mil adhered
G410 membrane in White
Project Size 65,900 sq. ft Completed
November 2003 AAt the northern end of Skaneateles Lake, one of New Yorkís Finger Lakes, sits a campus that includes two elementary schools, a middle school and a high school, all surrounding a common athletic field. In the late 1990s the Skaneateles Central School District (SCSD) wanted to update its campus to reflect the newest technology ó a project that entailed adding a new library to each school. However, when New York State offered a one-time incentive to update schools, the scope of the project increased significantly to include a renovation of each school and the addition of energy-saving building materials like
Sarnafil roof membranes.
Sarnafil Perfect for Design ìWhen we started actually taking pieces of the old building down and replacing the shell, we knew we needed to get a roofing supplier involved,î said Wayne La France, senior architect at Beardsley Design Associates. ìWe had a lot of roof to replace.î
The project included adding a new building connecting the middle school with the high school and housing the gymnasium, cafeteria, and locker rooms, as well as a large common area specially designed for community use. New roofs were to be installed on the middle school, high school, and portions of the elementary schools.
The most interesting part of the new building roofing project included four curved roofs that provide the appearance of a seamless, monolithic white sail. ìBecause the schools are located on the Finger Lakes, we wanted to reference sailing,î said La
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France. ìAnd because they are located in upstate New York and have long winters, we wanted to make it warm and inviting, full of natural daylight. So, by stepping the roofs, we allowed a clear story of glazing to occur at each of the steps and on the edge of the barrel roof system. It makes the roof appear as if it were floating over the common areas.î
Beardsley Design Associates have a long history of working with Sarnafil roofing systems and knew the membrane would be perfect for the projectincluding the sail design-for aesthetics and long-term durability. ìWe were very pleased with its performance on past projects and liked the fact that the membrane is part of the ENERGY STARB Program,î said La France. ìThatís why we decided to spec towards a Sarnafil EnergySmart membrane.î
Installation Challenges Prove Rewarding
Diamond Roofing of Syracuse, New York was selected for the roof installation, which included 65,000 sq. ft. of Sarnafil membrane and DÈcor Profiles on the sail portion. DÈcor Profiles are extruded ribs that are hotair welded to the membrane to provide the appearance of a standing-seam metal roof. In this case, the DÈcor Profiles gave the sail architectural dimension. ìThe sail design was difficult to achieve with the curved roofs due to the shape of the structure and roofing system design,î said Don DeStefano, president of Diamond Roofing. ìWe worked with the architect and Sarnafilís technical staff to refine the edge condition details in order to achieve a seamless appearance on the curved rake and exposed eave faces. ìThe curved areas were designed using a special acoustical control metal deck system that also served as the finished ceiling on the interior,î said DeStefano. ìWe had to be careful to fasten the tapered insulation and membrane out of sight in the high ribs of the metal deck.î
The monolithic, seamless appearance was achieved by using Sarnaclad metal (sheets of galvanized metal with factoryapplied Sarnafil membrane hotair welded to it) to cap the top and bottom of the plywood substrate at both the rakes and eaves. From there, Sarnafilís white, highly reflective, singleply membrane was adhered to the plywood substrate and continuously welded to the Sarnaclad metal flashings.
A Dramatic Statement
For overcoming installation and site challenges on the complex roof system, Diamond Roofing won Third Place in Sarnafilís 2003 Project of the Year competition. Diamond Roofing had to work on a tight site, borrow practice fields for staging areas, and work quietly during school hours to complete the roof. Best of all, the renovated Skaneateles schools are operating with improved energy efficiency, thanks in no small part to Sarnafil EnergySmart membrane.
Residents and visitors often stop to look at the unique sail roof on the new Skaneateles High School building. ìIn
the evening when the lights are on you can look at the school from the football fields or from below the school and it appears to be sailing in the sky, lit from beneath. The effect is pretty interesting. And, the DÈcor Profile ribs really enhance the look of the four curved roofs,î said La France.
School gets an A+
Both the high school and Waterman Elementary School have won recognition as United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence. The district was recognized as a Governorís Award winner in the New York State Empire State Advantage Program.
For overcoming installation and site challenges on the complex roof system, Diamond Roofing won Third Place in Sarnafilís 2003 Project of the Year competition. Diamond Roofing had to work on a tight site, borrow practice fields for staging areas, and work quietly during school hours to complete the roof.
Best of all, the renovated Skaneateles schools are operating with improved energy efficiency, thanks in no small part to Sarnafilís EnergySmart membrane.
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