Standing Seam Metal Roofing Wins Award

By ATAS International 

The solar ready roof of the Riverview Branch Library wins first place for the commercial roofs category in ATAS International’s 2020 project of the year competition. 

The first place ATAS International 2020 project of the year commercial roofs winner was awarded to the Riverview Branch Library in Riverview, Florida. Field-Lok standing seam metal roof panels manufactured by ATAS were installed on the new library. Standing seam metal roofing is a perfect choice for solar systems because of its long service life. A crystalline system is often warranted for 25 years of power generation, thus a roofing substrate is needed that has a longer lifespan than solar panels. 

Field-Lok standing seam metal roof panels, manufactured by ATAS in Dove Grey .040 aluminum, were installed on this new library. The panels, with a 2” seam height and 15 ¼” panel width, were mechanically seamed, followed by the installation of photovoltaic panels. The 2” Field-Lok panel is a double-locked structural panel that can meet severe load requirements. 

Additionally, standing seam metal panels also provide a natural platform for attaching crystalline systems without any roof penetrations, using clamps that attach to the panel seams. Highly reflective roofs with cooler rooftop temperatures result in better performance of the solar panels. 

The 35,000 square foot Riverview Branch Library was designed in old Florida grandeur style by FleischmanGarcia Architecture of Tampa, Florida. It includes eight meeting rooms, along with maker space and a recording studio, with two editing suites. A covered and screened-in reading porch and outdoor garden were incorporated into the design, as well as a bookstore and vending café.  

A 5,000 square foot separate children’s area allows plenty of room for kids to read and explore. The library was designed to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver standards. Some of the building’s features contributing toward LEED certification include the rooftop solar panel power system, an electric car charging station, native/drought-resistant landscaping, and patio furniture made from recycled plastic bottles. 

Ken Zuker, senior associate with FleischmanGarcia Architecture, stated, “The county commissioner dictated a sloped roof for this building.  Because it’s a county building with an expected life span of 50 to 60 years, a metal roof was the obvious choice. Since 340 solar panels were going to be installed on the roof, we chose aluminum for the metal substrate due to its longevity.” 

The contractor, Alpha Roofing and Sheet Metal of Orlando, Florida, installed a total of 44,276 square feet of Field-Lok, which included some tapered panels. Tapering panels in the factory ensures quality and dimensional accuracy, as well as easier installation in the field. The metal roofing was purchased through Beacon Building Products of Orlando, Florida. 

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Original article source: ATAS International