IKEA Tapped North American Roofing to Install Nearly Two Million Square Feet of Roofing and Solar Panels on Distribution Center Roof

Asheville, N.C. (May 10, 2012) – Asheville, N.C. based North American Roofing today announced it has commenced installation of the third largest solar roofing project in North America. More than 1.7 million square feet of roofing and 730,000 square feet of solar laminate panels will be installed on the IKEA distribution center located in Perryville, Md. Three North American Roofing crews will complete the re-roofing and solar project in approximately 5 months.

“Working with a household name like IKEA is exciting for us. When complete, the solar roof will add substantially more energy to the power grid than the distribution center will pull from the grid,” said Brian Verble, CEO of North American Roofing. “IKEA sees the value and benefit of installing a solar roof and is a driving force behind solar innovation as we continue to move toward alternative energy sources. With this project, they are definitely making a statement that will certainly get the attention of their peers.”

The solar project will be the largest in North American Roofing’s history, and when complete, the 34,000+ solar laminate panels will generate and add 4.9 megawatts to the power grid. While several IKEA facilities in the U.S. employ solar roofing, the massive size and scope of the project, equivalent to almost 36 football fields, underscores IKEA’s commitment to sustainability.

With a well-educated group of installers, project managers, technicians, sales staff and executives, North American Roofing has become synonymous with long-lasting, sustainable roofs, customer satisfaction and innovation. The company is built upon a team and family model where good people, good ideas and good value work together. With a keen eye for customer satisfaction and strategic industry relationships, the company has ranked among Inc. Magazine’s “500 Fastest Growing Companies”.

“We are a third-generation company, my grandfather, family and myself built the company on a foundation of family values and to be a vehicle for community and family building. That’s why we’re all here,” said Verble. “While we want to be the most trusted, respected and best commercial roofing company in the U.S., we’re much more than that. North American Roofing is creating a positive effect on our region’s economy and community, and the communities in which we work, especially when it is needed most.”

About North American Roofing
Headquartered in Asheville, N.C., North American Roofing has been a pioneer in the commercial single-ply roofing industry since 1979. North American Roofing specializes in commercial and industrial low-slope roof system installation, repair and preventative maintenance programs. Family-owned and operated for more than three generations, the company has installed and serviced more than 650 million square feet of roofing on more than 9,500 facilities across the United States in its 33-year history.

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If you’re interested in learning more about rooftop solar opportunities for your facility, give us a call today!

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We’re always pleased when someone tells us we’re doing a great job — so we’re proud to announce the receipt of the 2012 Carlisle Excellence in Single-Ply (ESP) roofing award.

Carlisle SynTec Systems manufactures a variety of roofing solutions, including EPDM, TPO and PVC. Each year, the company recognizes fewer than 5% of the nation’s top roofing companies. In order to qualify for the prestigious ESP award, roofing companies must demonstrate an impeccable installation and customer service record.

Nick Shears, Carlisle’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, informed us that North American Roofing has earned “Perfect 10” scores on the successful installation of 225 major roofing projects. That’s over 33 million square feet of Carlisle single-ply roofing!

Shears said, “It is obvious that your company is committed to installing Carlisle’s roof systems with the utmost care. It is this unyielding dedication to quality, coupled with the sheer volume of your installations, that has allowed North American Roofing to receive the ESP distinction.”

We’re proud of our track record and we’re proud of everyone at North American Roofing who made this award possible. From our supervisors to our highly skilled roofing installers, we are all dedicated to making sure our customers get the best roofing solutions for their investment.

We’d like to thank Carlisle for their trust and confidence in North American Roofing, and we’d like to assure both Carlisle and our customers that we’re going to keep working hard to earn your respect.

We’re proud to announce that Sika Sarnafil, a worldwide leader in thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing membrane solutions, has recognized North American Roofing with “Alliance” status in its Partners Club Program.

This coveted recognition, reserved for a hand-picked group of roofing applicators that demonstrate the highest level of integrity and workmanship in the installation of Sika Sarnafil roofing materials, is evidence of our unwavering commitment to our clients.

Brian J. Whelen, Senior Vice President of Sika Sarnafil, offered his congratulations and noted that North American Roofing is part of a “select group of roofing applicators recognized as the best in the business.”

Criteria for inclusion in the Partners Club Program is strict, and Sika Sarnafil rates each company on a number of technical factors, including quality installation, warranty callbacks and the degree of business support.

We’d like to thank Sika Sarnafil for their recognition and we’d like to remind our customers that our goal is to be the most trusted and respected roofing company in the United States.

We did it again! Our dedication to customer service and quality installation netted us two of GAF’s Master Select Awards, the “Installation Excellence” award and the “System Protection Excellence” award.

Meeting GAF’s standards isn’t an easy task. Less than 2% of all roofing companies in the United States meet the stringent criteria. GAF is the largest manufacturer of roofing materials in the nation, producing single-ply, built-up roofing, modified bitumen roofing, insulation and other specialty roofing materials.

Jim Slauson, GAF’s VP of Certified Contractor Programs, heaped on the praise, “This achievement proves that you (North American Roofing) are truly ‘the best of the best’ and that you are committed to quality, service and training.”

Each award signifies the highest-level of achievement in its class. The “Installation Excellence” award recognizes superiority in roof installation practices. Our crews are highly trained craftsmen who take pride in every project. GAF reports that North American Roofing sailed through 2011 with no incident reports or customer complaints, which puts us at the top of GAF’s short list of high-quality roofing companies. We don’t often toot our own horn, but a record this clean we just can’t keep quiet.

GAF’s second award, the “System Protection Excellence” award, recognizes North American Roofing’s commitment to helping customers fully understand their roofing options so they can make the roofing choices that are best for them. Our customers receive detailed existing condition reports, comprehensive proposals and roof-type comparisons, and thorough evaluations and explanations of the short-term vs. long-term benefits of different roof systems. No customer questions go unanswered. Because our biggest goal at North American Roofing is making happy roofing customers, winning this award means the world to us. We take our duty to our customers seriously.

We thank GAF for their trust and confidence in our company and we look forward to beating our own great record of customer service and high quality installation in the years to come.

Florida Building & Facility Maintenance Show
April 25-26 (Wednesday-Thursday)
Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall, Tampa, Florida
Booth #531

The world of facility roofing is exploding into the future and we’re on the cutting edge. Drop by our booth and let us tell you how you can save money, conserve energy and get the most for your roofing dollars. We’ll share valuable tips and solutions to common roofing issues, and we’ll fill you in on the latest in roofing technology. Drop by booth #531 in Expo Hall and see what we’re all about.

For more information drop us an email at jmarkel@naroofing.com or call us at 800-551-5602.

Spring is in the air and North American Roofing is busy preparing for the annual Professional Retail Store Maintenance (PRSM) National Conference in Anaheim, CA. Find out what we’ve been up to and where we’re going. We’ll be giving away $100 a day in Visa gift cards along with other goodies, and Jim Conner and Henry Abernethy will be happy to answer all your roofing system questions. Catch up with us at booth 113,115.

PRSM 2012 National Conference
April 18-20 (Wednesday – Friday)
Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA

Booth: 113,115

You might be surprised at the wide range of roofing services we offer. From green roofs and cool roofs to maintenance programs, energy efficient options and recycling initiatives, we’re on the cutting edge and we’re excited to share our knowledge with you. Come by, meet the guys, and find out what’s shaking in the facility-roofing world.

Want to schedule a time to talk at the conference? Email us at jconner@naroofing.com or call us at 800-876-5602 and ask to speak with Jim Conner.

Once again North American Roofing will be exhibiting at the IFMA Facility Fusion Conference and Expo. We’re excited about the opportunity to speak directly with facility managers and learn what’s going on in their world. We know the roofing system is a major part of every building envelope so we’ll be there contributing our ideas, best practices, tips, tools, solutions and expert advice.

If you’re planning to attend the Facility Fusion Conference next month, be sure and stop by booth #514. We’ll be there to discuss any and all things roofing.

If you’d like to schedule a time to talk or meeting with us at the expo, just call us at 800-551-5602 or email us at jstansell@naroofing.com.

North American Roofing has a long history with Firestone, playing a big role in their decision to enter the roofing industry over 30 years ago. Since it’s inception, the Firestone Master Contractor program has recognized outstanding contractors who have been responsible for the installation of billions of square feet of warranted Firestone Roofing Systems.

High quality workmanship and a commitment to long-term roofing system performance are the attributes of a Firestone Master Contractor. This is an annual award that recognizes the owners of Firestone’s top achieving contractor firms in North and Latin America who meet Firestone’s criteria for determining the best of the best.

If you’re planning to attend this year’s RCI International Convention & Trade Show in Dallas, make plans to stop by our booth!

Curt Thomas and Doug Lamers  from North American Roofing will be there to discuss any and all things related to your facilities’ roof systems. We’ll have plenty of brochures and giveaways so stop by early!

Visit us at booth #900,902!

RockTenn Roof Replacement
Marion, NC
222,216 sq. ft. GAF TOPCOAT
54,480 sq. ft. GAF 60-mil EverGuard TPO

RockTenn, a national packaging and corrugated products manufacturer was looking for an energy-efficient, long-term roofing solution for their 276,696 sq. ft., newly purchased facility in Marion, North Carolina. Preliminary inspections revealed numerous issues with a 54,480 sq. ft. section of the old roof, including abundant leaks, soaked insulation and the presence of a large amount of non-friable asbestos-containing material (ACM). The remaining 222,216 sq. ft. was salvageable but needed additional protection from the elements.

The multi-faceted project included the tear off and disposal of the asbestos insulation on the badly damaged 54, 480 sq. ft. section in accordance with OSHA and EPA regulations. Because the renovated facility will be climate controlled, North American Roofing then mounted a 3-inch layer of polyisocyanurate (ISO) insulation before installing reflective, energy-efficient, GAF 60-mil EverGuard® thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roofing, complete with a 20-year, no dollar limit (NDL) warranty.

We fitted 24-gauge metal roof edge around the roof perimeter and installed single-cleated coping around the parapet walls. To ensure proper drainage, we ran 22-gauge metal guttering, fitted with 24-gauge, heavy-duty downspouts.

On the remaining roof sections, we applied GAF’s TOPCOAT® elastomeric roofing membrane to seal and waterproof the standing seam metal. With high tensile strength and solar reflectivity, TOPCOAT® was the best solution for seamless protection over the existing metal roof.

Since RockTenn decided to install a new HVAC system at the same time, North American Roofing filled in existing voids from previous tenants and flashed in the new HVAC components and penetrations.

RockTenn wanted to replace the damaged roof section and protect the rest of the viable roofing. With a focus on energy efficiency, North America Roofing was able to offer a cost-effective dual solution that solved both problems.