Two Schools, One Solution

Tornado and Hurricane Doors

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Krieger’s specially designed tornado and hurricane doors have been tested to resist the wind speeds designated in ASCE 7 and the higher wind speeds designated in the ICC 500-2014. These unique tornado and hurricane safe room doors come with a three-sided frame, unlike others that may require a four-sided frame to provide the same protection. Furthermore, the thresholds are ADA compliant making the door perfect for any storm-resistant safe room.

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Living panel Verdanta double-sided living-plant panel/partition is said to be easy to move and simple to maintain while it adds natural beauty to any environment. Soil-free growth material and an integrated self-contained irrigation system make the panel easy to use. The vertical profi le holds a selection of plants in a small footprint, while also serving as a sight and sound barrier. Plants may be placed on both sides, or the second side can serve as a work surface. Dimensions are 69-in. high x 51-in. wide x 23-in. deep.

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Accent wallcovering Xcore ascend accent wallcovering provides a rich texture in its 20-piece collection. Individual panels capture the realistic look of wood and stone. Six wood designs in 6 x 36-in. planks and 14 stone styles in 12 x 24-in. tiles have a pre-applied adhesive.

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Hardwood fl ooring HomerWood is a premium hardwood that offers classic to contemporary fl ooring designs with a range of species, colors, styles, textures, and surface treatments. Collections include visuals that combine wire-brushing techniques with color washes and variable-width designs. Varied tones and random patterns provide the look of reclaimed hardwoods.

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Luxury vinyl tile Crossover LVT is available in loose lay and click formats. Offered in 7 x 48-in. planks, products feature an embossed texture for a realistic wood feel with modern color options. With a 20-mil wear layer for durability, the matte fi nish is polish and buff optional. The 5-mm construction allows installation alongside carpet without the need for transition strips.

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Biophilic-design wallcoverings Color Bars wallcoverings balance a dash motif oriented vertically and horizontally in a random pattern. Based on biophilic design principles, the subtle sense of movement is reportedly stimulating and rejuvenating. The wallcovering is available in nine colors.

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Two Schools, One Solution

Architectural metal panels distinguish upgrades to two educational facilities.

Above left. Topping the new Mooseheart, IL, gymnasium is 9,000 sq. ft. of curved PAC-CLAD Tite-Loc .032 aluminum panels. The 95-ft. panels were finished in Slate Gray and roll-formed on site.

Above right. The addition of 130,000 sq. ft. of classroom and facility space to Goose Creek High School, just northwest of Charleston, SC, was accomplished with a combination of demolition, renovation, and new construction. A lthough nearly a thousand miles separates them, two schools recently undertook renovation and expansion projects that employed a common solution—architectural metal panels from PAC-CLAD, Elk Grove Village, IL (pac-clad.com).

The Berkley County School District project in South Carolina was one of its most expansive and complicated renovation projects. The addition of 130,000 sq. ft. of classroom and facility space to Goose Creek High School, just northwest of Charleston, was accomplished with a combination of demolition, renovation, and new construction, all while 2,100 students continued to attend classes.

This highly complex project restructured the entire high school campus while providing much-needed classroom space and a new building identity. The high school had been operating in two adjacent 1960s-era buildings, originally an elementary school and middle school, on the campus. A portion of the buildings was retained and incorporated into the new design. Demolition of the remainder occurred during the summer.

The site planning, architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture were master planned and designed by SGA Architecture in Charleston (sgaarchitecture.com). “It was an interesting project, to say the least,” said Don Baus, SGA partner/principal and project manager. “It was a land-locked site and we were tasked with adding the 130,000 sq. ft. without displacing any students or using portable classrooms. It was really a challenge to design and construct in a way

Top. The renovation project at Mooseheart Child City & School included a new entrance, administrative offi ces, band practice area, and gymnasium with locker rooms.

Above. Modernization of Goose Creek High School’s appearance was also a key design objective. This was accomplished with help from approximately 37,000 sq. ft. of two PAC-CLAD metal-panel profi les.

that would minimize the impact on school operations.”

Modernization of the school’s appearance was also a key design objective. “We wanted to bring the school into the 21st century and pull the campus together with a consistent, contemporary feel,” Baus said. This was accomplished with help from approximately 37,000 sq. ft. of two PAC-CLAD metal-panel profiles, which met project design criteria.

A major facelift of the front entrance and arrival area was highlighted with 7,000 sq. ft. of Petersen’s 12-in. Flush Panels installed on the diagonal. “We wanted to treat the entrance in a special manner,” Baus explained, referring to the diagonal design. “Horizontal or vertical is pretty much the norm. We thought the diagonal application was distinctive and helped accent and define the entrance.”

The second panel profile specified was the Precision Series HWP. Nearly 30,000 sq. ft. of the panels, using a clip-leg interface with traditional brick masonry, was installed on an expansive classroom wing. “The metal panels were selected for their high value since budget was absolutely an issue. We were tasked with getting as many square feet as possible out of the budget,” Baus noted.

Both the Flush Panels and HWP panels were 22-gauge steel and finished in Cool Color Silver. The panels were fabricated at Petersen’s manufacturing facility in Acworth, GA. Installation of the panels was done by Glasgow Roofing, North Charleston, SC.

MOOSEHEART CHILD CITY & SCHOOL Meanwhile, four types of metal panels were used to rejuvenate a school for needy children in Illinois. Dedicated in 1913 by the Moose fraternal organization, Mooseheart Child City & School is a home for children and teens in need. Located on a 1,000-acre campus west of Chicago, Mooseheart provides children—infants through high school—with a wholesome, home-like environment, and quality training and education.

The renovation project included a new entrance, administrative offices, band practice area, and gymnasium with locker rooms. The new gym has seating for 400 and is used for a wide range of functions and events. Topping the new gymnasium is 9,000 sq. ft. of curved PAC-CLAD Tite-Loc .032 aluminum panels. The 95-ft. panels were finished in Slate Gray and roll-formed on site. Several other Petersen wall profiles also were used on the project including 1,200 sq. ft. of 0.040 aluminum Flush Panels finished in Cityscape and 1,300 sq. ft. of 7.2 Panels finished in Bone White. The versatile 7.2 Panels were used in accent applications inside the gymnasium.

At the entrance to the new gym, several columns were clad with PAC-1000C series column covers. The C series is designed to leave a small vertical reveal where the sections meet. Backer rod and caulk are applied to the vertical reveal joint.

Installation of the profiles was completed by Whited Brothers, South Holland, IL. “Petersen provided the coil and the roll-former for the 95-ft. barrel roof panels that we installed on the roof of the gymnasium,” said Keven Whited, president. The other profiles were fabricated at Petersen’s headquarters manufacturing facility in Elk Grove Village, IL.

Architectural design for the project was created by Hestrup and Associates Architects, Geneva, IL.

The two projects demonstrate how similar aims often can transcend geography with solutions that meet common expectations and specifications. CA

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