Environmental Design + Construction - October 2008 - (Page 40) Cool Roofing Birdair Inc. was recently awarded a project at Radford University to install the roof of the campus’ sports and athletic facility, Dedmon Center. Upon completion in November 2008, the structure will feature a truss-supported Tensotherm with Nanogel membrane and a Teflon-coated PTFE membrane. > by kevin mayer 40 Cool Roofing Redefining Radford New fabric roofing membrane provides athletic center with enhanced insulation, energy efficiency and durability. R > Fall 2008 adford University has signed on for another season with fabric membrane roofing. Dedmon Center — the Radford, Va.-based university’s multipurpose athletic arena — is currently undergoing retrofit roofing construction, to be completed in November 2008. A PTFE air-suppor ted roofing membrane previously topped the 5,000-seat Dedmon Center, installed by Birdair Inc. in 1981. Nicknamed “The Bubble,” the original roof exceeded its projected 20year lifespan by an additional seven years, lending a variety of long-lasting benefits to the NCAA facility during that time. The decision to reroof with fabric membrane was a natural one; stemming from the material’s innate ability to provide enhanced functionality, durability, sustainability and aesthetic appeal. “The roof has performed well beyond The 5,000-seat Dedmon Center features an indoor jogging track, racquetball courts and weight training room, with a main area housing basketball and volleyball courts.
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