16 | Tecta America storm water retention and plant vigor). The roof uses the pre-grown mats as the base of the green roof system and is complemented by additional plantings to enhance plant diversity as well as ecological resilience using a mix of sedum and native plants. More than 11 miles of sustainable, water-efficient irrigation lines were installed, and well as 14,000 cement pavers for firebreaks and roof protection. And though that project called for 50% of recycling materials, Tecta set a goal of recycling 100% of the old roof, resulting in approximately 450 tons of existing rock and 590 tons of existing pavers, 140 tons of existing roofing membrane and more than 60 truckloads of existing roof insulation. The green roof captures an estimated onemillion gallons of storm water per year, will mitigate urban heat island effect by reducing the roof temperature up to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and has a waterproofing membrane anticipated to last 40 years. At the Heaquarter Honda in Clermont, Florida, Tecta deployed the full range of environmental roof-top concepts in a landmark LEED Platinum project complemented by applications in reflective membranes, day lighting, solar-energy generation and a vegetative roof system. The energy output, estimated at 470kWH or better of alternating current per day, is displacing a minimum of 10% of the facility’s current demand on Tecta America | 17 production days, a saving calculated at more than $18,900.00 per year at current after-tax utility rates. Hagan says the building owners are so proud of their roofing system, they often conduct tours among these elevated applications. PARTNERS IN PROFESSIONALISM Tecta has applied their expertise to a wide range of private commercial and public municipal structures, as well as hospitals and schools, but in so doing, they’ve also collaborated with a number of companies who are also providing materials and technology that is also helping to elevate the industry. For example, through working with a company known as International Leak Detection, Tecta has deployed a technology process known as “Electric Field Vector Mapping” which negates the undertaking of costly roof inspections to search (or find) leaks in roofing membranes or the structure itself. Firestone may be best known for tires, but Hagan says this company also specializes in roofing materials and he credits Firestone as a critical relationship that has also helped Tecta America achieve success. He additionally recognizes Sika Sarnafil’s innovative membrane systems, American Hydrotech’s delivery of waterproofing and green roof systems, and GAF for their wide range of solutions Geoff Hagan, Environmental Solution Director DECEMBER 2023 THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE AMERICA - SOUTH
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