Case Studies

This case study explores a job with many layers - a complicated location, multiple roof levels, challenging access to the roof, staging of the roofing materials, coordinating with City Hall, and managing intense safety and administrative challenges.

The old adage, ‘good things come to those who wait,’ may not always be true, but for Quality Trusted Commercial Construction & Roofing (QT Commercial), of Brooklyn Park, Minn., it was certainly the case when it came to re-roofing the Winco Fireworks distribution center in Grandview, Missouri.

A case study that reviews how a FleeceBACK RapidLock application withstood Hurricane Fiona's path of destruction.

Interactive Case Study Request and Consent for Photography Form

A case study featuring a re-roof of the Raton Power Plant in Raton, NM. The existing EPDM membrane was recovered by Carlisle's Sure-Weld TPO and secured with a VacuSeal Vent Secured Roof System.

The National Air Defense Radar Tower, which is one of only five structures of its kind, has been largely refurbished over the last three years, but the existing roof system continued to leak. The water was taking a serious toll on the floors below, posing a threat to the historical Cold War Air Defense artifacts, including a 1958 gap-filler radar antenna, housed within the museum.

In early 2020, the Indiana State Fair Commission embarked upon a re-reroofing project for the 120,000 square foot Indiana Farmers Coliseum, selecting South Central Roofing, Inc., a Carlisle Authorized Applicator, for the installation using Carlisle's Sure-White EPDM membrane.

With its utilization of Carlisle’s NVELOP building envelope components from Carlisle SynTec Systems and Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing, from the foundation all the way to the rooftop, this new SMECO facility will be able to achieve its goals in sustainability—providing an enhanced environment for its employees and improved services to its customers, all with the additional benefits of reduced operating costs, increased efficiency, and long-term facility performance.

This case study features a re-roof using Carlisle's 60-mil light gray Sure-Flex PVC membrane and SecurShield HD Polyiso Insulation installed by Legacy Roofing & Waterproofing on a building in the heart of San Francisco's 'Industrial City'.

This case study features Carlisle's FleeceBACK EPDM membrane installed on the Cincinnati Tecta America Zero Company Office roof in Ohio

Carlisle has been partnering with NFR since 2014 to recycle XPS, EPS, and Polyiso insulations, as well as TPO, EPDM, and PVC roofing membranes.

This case study features Carlisle's Sure-Flex KEE HP membrane installed on the North Charleston Aquatic Center in North Charleston, SC.

A case study that reviews how several RapidLock projects in the derecho’s path withstood the storm’s most violent moments, including two schools in Marion, IA which withstood 130+ mph winds.

A case study that features Carlisle's FleeceBACK® RapidLock (RL™) TPO membrane on the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, NE.

A case study that details the installation of Carlisle's 60-mil Sure-Flex PVC roofing system on the 58,000 square-foot Auerbach Center, the home of the Boston Celtics practice arena.

A case study on Huron High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, featuring a FleeceBACK KEE HP Roofing System with Sure-Flex PVC Contour Ribs.

A case study that details the installation of Carlisle's FleeceBACK RapidLock (RL) EPDM roofing system on the 42,000 square-foot iQor Customer Service Call Center in Klamath Falls, Oregon.

A case study that outlines the use of Carlisle's Sure-Weld TPO with APEEL™ Protective Film on the roof of a YMCA in El Dorado, Kansas.

Case study outlines use of Carlisle EPDM adhered with CAV-GRIP III on Millersville Masonic Lodge 126 in Indianapolis, IN.

Article published in the May 2018 issue of Roofing Contractor magazine acknowledging RapidLock (RL) technology as a 2018 editor's choice award for innovation in commercial roofing.

A case study that details the installation of a 115-mil FleeceBACK EPDM roofing system on the 66,300 square-foot hyperbolic paraboloid roof of Clarkson University's Indoor Recreation Center in Potsdam, NY. The FleeceBACK EPDM membrane was fully adhered with FAST Adhesive.

A case study that details the installation of a 60-mil Sure-Weld TPO roofing system on the 44,300 square-foot Colorado State University Health & Medical Center in Fort Collins, CO. The 60-mil TPO membrane was fully adhered with TPO Bonding Adhesive.

Case study outlines use of Carlisle EPDM and PVC on hospital in Colorado

A case study that details the installation of a FleeceBACK KEE HP roofing system on the 55,000 square-foot Nauticus building in Norfolk, VA. The 115-mil FleeceBACK KEE HP membrane was fully adhered with FAST Adhesive.

Contractor, architect and owner agree that Carlisle's FleeceBACK TPO roof system is the ideal choice for replacing the failing roof atop this Albany, NY non-profit.

A case study that details the installation of a FleeceBACK TPO roofing system on the 224,000 square-foot Southeast High School in Witchita, KS. The 115-mil FleeceBACK TPO membrane was fully adhered with Flexible FAST Adhesive over two layers of 1.8"-thick polyiso and 1/2"-thick DensDeck cover board.

Severe hailstorms destroyed the rooftops at the Mineral Wells School District. Officials decided to re-roof the buildings with Carlisle's durable FleeceBACK TPO to prevent future destruction.

Willard City School District installs Carlisle's FleeceBACK KEE HP PVC FRS membrane with a Contour Rib Profile.

A case study that details the installation of a Sure-Flex PVC roofing system on the 146,000 square-foot West Springfield High School in West Springfield, MA. The 60-mil PVC membrane was installed using the RhinoBond membrane attachment system over two layers of 2 1/2"-thick polyiso and 1/4"-thick DensDeck cover board.

A case study from a challenging 390,000 square foot job in Chicago, IL. A mechanically fastened .080 white Sure-Flex™ PVC system was installed because of its long service life, superior resistance to punctures and tears, exceptional seam strength, and ease of installation in a variety of temperatures.

A case study that details the restoration of the historic Buckminster Fuller geodesic dome using Carlisle's 60-mil Sure-Weld TPO adhered over 1/2" SecurShield HD Polyiso insulation.

A case study that details two ballasted EPDM roofs in Maine that were installed more than 30 years ago and are still performing, exhibiting the strength, long-term durability, and sustainability of Sure-Seal EPDM.

This case study outlines use of a 90-mil, HotMopped FleeceBACK EPDM system.

Carlisle’s FleeceBACK KEE HP PVC Improves Wright City Middle School’s Roofing System.

A case study that details a new EPDM roof that replaced an existing PVC roof on the Aleppo Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, MA. A black EPDM roof was selected as it is an excellent choice in cold, northern climates as it can reduce heating costs in addition to many other benefits.

Article published in the December 2014 issue of Roofing Contractor featuring Carlisle’s capital investments, including the PVC manufacturing line in Greenville, IL.

The West Park Elementary School Case Study displays the proven long-term performance of Carlisle’s Sure-Weld TPO roofing systems. Carlisle’s Sure-Weld TPO continues to elevate expectations with this 17 year old roof.

Case studies of TPO projects with over 15 years of installed performance.

The David L. Lawrence Convention Center South Terrace is a vegetative green roof with water-jet cut glass pavers, fully adhered FleeceBACK® PVC membrane, leak detection system, tapered polyiso insulation below membrane, and reverse tapered EPS insulation.

Descriptions of four healthcare facilities that feature Carlisle single-ply roofing systems. Projects include Rush University Hospital, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Jacob Health Care and Saint Mary's Hospital.

Carlisle's FleeceBACK Sure-White EPDM membrane was recently installed over SPF insulation on a project in Pennsylvania. This system offers superior durability and numerous other benefits compared to more commonly used acrylic coatings.

A case study from Grandville, MI, where a Roof$ense Report was used to help earn a LEED credit when it was proven that black EPDM was the most energy-efficient roof in this cool, Northern climate.

Staples, an EPA Green Power Partner, utilized a Carlisle EPDM roof system on its New York distribution facility to help lower its heating costs.

Carlisle's Sure-White EPDM roof system is installed on a new supermarket to help cut its cooling costs. The fully adhered roof system features two layers of polyiso insulation to further cut energy consumption.

Article published in February 2012 issue of RCI Interface discusses new ASTM requirements for TPO roofing membranes.