Kia Forum
Project summary
- GAF Unisil Primer Base A two-component, water-based, 1-to-1 ratio primer.
- GAF High-Tensile Acrylic Top Coat Provides a dense, smooth finish that repels dirt and pollutants.
- GAF Kymax Coating Provides exceptional UV and color stability.
Job Details
Location
Inglewood, CA
Roof Size
1,350 squares
Completion Date
May 2022
Kia Forum Working Against the Clock
As seen in Roofing Contractor Magazine
The Kia Forum concert arena located in Inglewood, California is the only arena-sized venue in the country dedicated to music and entertainment. The iconic venue attracts a wide variety of premier events including the biggest names in music and entertainment, award shows, mixed martial arts, boxing and more. Kia Forum was operating under a solid deadline that required them to remove the existing rooftop logo by Spring 2022.
The Challenge
Tight timelines and supply shortages combined to create a challenging situation where the venue was at risk for missing its deadline. Given the time constraints and lack of available materials, the 135,000 sq. ft. roof was too large to undergo a complete PVC reroof to remove the logo. CentiMark Corporation, which specializes in Roofing and Flooring installations, stepped in to provide an innovative roofing solution, utilizing GAF coating products. CentiMark’s alternative plan allowed the existing Kia Forum logo to be completely covered, with a new logo applied, thereby satisfying their obligations and providing them with a fresh roof design in a timely manner. This would not have been possible without the coating products carried out by GAF. During the height of the supply shortage, GAF was also a well-stocked manufacturer and was able to supply enough coating products to finish the job.
The Solution
The 135,000 square-foot roof deck was power washed first to remove all dirt and debris and to prepare the existing PVC roof for coating application. Then GAF Unisil Primer base was applied over the existing PVC system. It was then topped with the GAF High‑Tensile Acrylic Top Coat in white, completely covering the previous logo ensuring Kia Forum successfully met their deadline. Lastly, GAF Kymax Coating was used to apply the Kia Forum logo to ensure a long lasting, fade resistant, protective rooftop logo.
“We were working against a tight deadline and Kia Forum was obligated to change the roof logo within a short period of time. Operating at the height of the material shortage, no other contractor or manufacturer was able to provide a viable solution to remove the existing rooftop logo,” notes Philip Edwards, Senior Project Manager for CentiMark. “GAF was the only manufacturer that was able to provide a viable solution because of their broad range of coating products. GAF products enabled us to cover the existing rooftop logo within a relatively short period of time and apply a lasting new logo of excellent quality even with subpar weather conditions.”
“CentiMark was a great fit for this project, we specialize in re-roofing commercial, industrial and public buildings and have over 50 years industry experience. As GAF Master Select contractors, no job is too big or too small, whether it’s a single owner or a large corporation. We know that we can provide solutions to any customer because we work with superior vendors like GAF.”
Philip Edwards
Senior Project Manager for CentiMark
CentiMark Corporation - Corona, CA
CentiMark has been a nationwide roofing company for over 50 years and has many locations spread across the United States. This CentiMark office is located in Corona, CA and services Southern California including the Los Angeles metropolitan area, the city of San Diego and beyond! This CentiMark office also provides services to areas of Nevada including the city of Las Vegas.
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