commARCH (Commercial Architecture), January/February 2020
C A S E S T U D Y Innovative roof drainage system keeps 100 year old schools from closing Project Roof drainage renovation Location Milwaukee Architects Atlas Roofing Corporation Client Milwaukee Public Schools When Dennis Fula took over responsibility for the Milwaukee Public School Systems MPS roof maintenance more than 20 years ago he realized many schools were in danger of closure due to unsafe conditions Prior to Fula joining the team MPS had simply added new materials on top of damaged sections of the roof resulting in pooling water drainage problems and other issues Fula partnered with Atlas Roofing Corporation to develop a 20 year program to extend the life of every roof The teams worked together to implement Atlas Certified Drainage Program which utilizes tapered polyiso insulation While maintenance is still required the number of repairs needed each year has dramatically reduced and roofing systems are expected to last at least 30 years Website RS 77 commARCH 56
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