Built in 1977, the Shriners Auditorium has been home to hundreds of events. Located 15 miles north of Boston in Wilmington, Massachusetts, the auditorium serves as both a home for Shrine-related activities, as well as the site of numerous events sponsored by outside companies and organizations. Unfortunately, the existing roof of this iconic fund-raising venue was in poor condition and the building was plagued by frequent leaks. The auditorium needed a high quality roofing system that would provide long-term protection.

The Shriners Building Committee was looking for the most durable, long-lasting, low-maintenance roof available. After reviewing their options, the committee chose a 90-mil black EPDM roof system with a 30-year warranty. Black EPDM is an excellent choice in cold, northern climates, as it can reduce heating costs, decrease safety hazards from snow and ice accumulation, and diminish the potential for condensation problems that can negatively impact the roof system’s performance.

The project required a complete tear off of the existing PVC roof, down to the steel deck. Next, 3.5-inch-thick, 25 psi flat polyiso insulation was installed, which provides the highest R-value per inch of any commercial roof insulation, to keep the building warm and reduce its heating bills and energy consumption during the long Massachusetts winters. After fastening the insulation, 90-mil black EPDM with 6-inch Factory-Applied Tape was fully adhered. Factory-Applied Tape provides value to the building owner by improving both the speed and quality of EPDM installations, as well as increasing the reliability and performance of the seams.

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