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Carlisle & Clarkson University: Whipping Students into Shape
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there is growing evidence linking physical activity with improved academic performance and cognitive function. Accordingly, many universities are highlighting their fitness centers when recruiting new students and prioritizing the maintenance and enhancement of these facilities.

When Clarkson University staff realized that their Indoor Recreation Center was experiencing deterioration in its rooftop structure, they leapt into action. Completing this project as quickly as possible—to ensure that construction could be completed between the fall and spring semesters—and selecting products that enhanced the energy efficiency of the aging building were paramount to the management at Clarkson.

By May 2017, the Indoor Recreation Center needed a complete reroof due to severe rooftop discoloration and multiple roof leaks throughout the facility. Clarkson University chose to work with LaBella Associates of Rochester, New York, to design the new roofing system for this unique structure. One of the design challenges with this building was the structure of the rooftop itself, which was a 66,300-square-foot hyperbolic paraboloid.

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Clarkson University Potsdam, NY

Because of its unique structure, the material chosen for this re-roofing project needed to be flexible, while also being durable and energy-efficient to protect the building and those inside from the extreme northern winters. With these elements in mind, a one-of-a-kind roofing system manufactured by Carlisle SynTec Systems was chosen: Carlisle's FleeceBACK® EPDM fully adhered roofing membrane. This system would provide the performance and aesthetics that Clarkson University needed for their recreation facility. Manufactured with a combination of Carlisle's Sure-Seal® EPDM membrane laminated to non-woven polyester fleece backing, FleeceBACK EPDM provides industry-leading toughness, durability, and resistance to hail damage. The dark color of this membrane also offers maximum energy efficiency in northern climates, reducing heat-related energy expenditure during the cold winter months.

The experts at RSI Roofing, Inc. were chosen to complete the installation. RSI used Carlisle's FAST Adhesive to adhere the membrane to the insulation cover boards. The use of FAST Adhesive added increased thermal efficiency to this already energy-efficient system. The entire rooftop installation took exactly three months and was completed in August 2017, just in time for returning students. To see the full case study and learn more about our products visit www.carlislesyntec.com.

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