Hurricane-Tested 2001 Wind Vented Roof Performs in NJ
August 28, 2011 - Hurricane Irene
On August 28th, 2011, NJ took a direct hit from Hurricane Irene. High winds coupled with driving rains resulted in widespread damage throughout the region. Most building owners and roofing contractors held their breath as the storm passed...unless they used the proven 2001 Wind Vented Roof System provided by Hines & Associates.
The advanced technology, only available in NJ & DE through Hines & Associates, ensures the roof will not fail.
2 days after the hurricane passed Hines & Associates conducted comprehensive inspections of several locations which had to endure the most difficult circumstances. Each roof performed as expected, with no damage or failure:
The advanced technology, only available in NJ & DE through Hines & Associates, ensures the roof will not fail.
2 days after the hurricane passed Hines & Associates conducted comprehensive inspections of several locations which had to endure the most difficult circumstances. Each roof performed as expected, with no damage or failure:
- Shore Casino - Atlantic Highlands, NJ
- S. River Rd - Cranbury, NJ
- Monmouth Office Park - Oceanport, NJ
Shore Casino - Atlantic Highlands, NJ
The historic Shore Casino Restaurant/Marina is footsteps away from the Sandy Hook Bay, and met the teeth of the storm head on. With no buffer, several levels and numerous penetrations, the 2001 Wind Vented Roof System was the only choice to protect this landmark.
River Road, Cranbury, NJ
This 210,000 sq/ft office/warehouse was re-roofed and almost a megawatt of thin film solar was installed on top of the 2001 Wind Vented Roof System. The height of the building coupled with the flat, open terrain is always a test. Yet, even though no adhesives or mechanical fastening were used in the field of the EPDM sheet, nothing was disturbed and the solar array functions without interruption. In fact, the single-ply sheet was drawn down to the roof deck even stronger due to the system's technology utilizing the higher wind speeds.
Monmouth Office Park, Oceanport, NJ
In 1998, the building owners had a seemingly impossible condition. The existing 400,000+ s/f standing seam metal roof had been covered with a layer of spray foam roofing. Both failed and a full tear-off / re-roof seemed to be the only solution. Hines & Associates designed a cost effective application of the 2001 Wind Vented Roof System. During the hurricane, a nearby apartment complex was destroyed by a tornado. Even when applied in a challenging application, the premium roof system performs in the most difficult weather conditions.