Lake Sheen Estate
Project summary
- EverGuard® 60-mil TPO Excellent long-term heat and UV resistance
- EverGuard® 6” TPO heat weldable cover tape Factory-built and reinforced with Everguard® TPO 45 mil membrane
- EverGuard® TPO Vent Boot Accommodates most common pipes and conduits from 1'' - 6''
Job Details
Location
Orlando, FL
Roof Size
75 squares
Completion Date
March 2023
Building Tomorrow's Home
Located in the Doctor Phillips area of Central Florida, the showcase home lies just minutes from the Disney theme parks and is situated along the banks of the Butler chain of lakes. The Lake Sheen Showcase Home incorporates design and construction elements reminiscent of Florida's picturesque waterways. A pool on the second floor cascades over a first-floor living room in a beautiful 13-foot-tall waterfall. Expansive 12-foot-wide windows look out over the nearby lake and onto giant mango trees.
The interior of the home, designed by Rob Turner of CRT Studio, carries these ideas forward in a clean, focused execution of coastal and contemporary styles. High ceilings and large windows with clear sight lines throughout the house emphasize that the contemporary house is at home in its natural setting. The residence is expected to be one of the most advanced, energy efficient, healthy and sustainable homes in Orlando.
The Challenge
Hardwick General Contracting built the three-story, 7,461-square-foot home to Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) standards. FGBC's mission is "to lead and promote sustainability with environmental, economic, and social benefits through regional education and certification programs." Two of the FGBC requirements are directly related to the roofing system, including the energy efficiency of the home and the ability to mitigate damage from natural disasters.
FGBC Standards
Energy Performance – Exceeding code requirements and reducing energy costs to almost zero.
Water Conservation – Reducing water usage both inside and outside the home.
Site Conditions – Minimal site disturbance during construction and Florida friendly landscape design.
Healthier Home – Designed to maximize interior air quality and products that support a healthier interior home environment.
Materials – Use of locally produced, resource-efficient materials and recycled content.
Disaster Mitigation – Maximizing durability and the ability to withstand natural disasters.
The Solution - Using a Flat Roof
Florida is just one area of the country now seeing more new homes with flat roofs, according to Greg Hardwick, owner of Hardwick General Contracting. "We first saw them gaining popularity in the mid-2000s, and we needed to find a product that was different from the standard tile or shingles that we were used to seeing here," explains Hardwick. "So, we had to come up with something that wasn't widely used for residential construction for these modern homes, and the answer to that question is TPO."
Hardwick notes that the GAF EverGuard® 60-mil TPO was a good fit for the home's roof because of its durability and reflectivity. "When you look at other roofing products that are out there, where you're trying to get a high solar reflective value, TPO is a great option," says Hardwick.
Hardwick goes on to say that GAF TPO has years of proven performance in the commercial sector, so it made sense to bring it over into the residential side of the industry. "We've now been using TPO since about 2008 on residential flat roofs to provide protection from weather elements, but you also benefit because the product can help meet reflectivity requirements of green certified construction."
“Prefabricated accessories, including inside/outside corners and pipe boots, made for a smooth and fast installation. That roof went on extremely fast, and I think a lot of those prefab materials really helped with that," Hardwick says. "They helped not only in speed but in the appearance as well. The house has huge, fixed windows that look out to the lake—but, as you're getting to the lake, you can see a significant portion of the roof. So, with these prefabricated pieces, it's very clean and professional looking..”
Greg Hardwick
Owner of Hardwick General Contracting
Collis Roofing Inc., Longwood , FL
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