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PROJECT plumbing they contain recycled materials and are 100% recyclable at the end of their very long lifecycle. "A big part of my job is to look for problems and get repairs done," said Esposito. "The old partitions were prone to scratches, gouges, and malfunctioning hardware. We couldn't be happier with the Hiny Hiders, which look great and so far have proven to be reliable, dependable, and durable game after game." Esposito said the partitions and restroom overhaul at the stadium has been a winning experience all around. "These partitions have provided outstanding looks, strong and durable hardware, and easy cleaning and The partitions' sleek, black color was in line with White Sox colors of black, white, and silver. cost frame that fits our budget." maintenance," he said. CA efficiently when we host a doubleheader or more than According to Esposito, the new materials included one event in a single day." Because of the ceiling-hung specifying Hiny Hiders bathroom partitions from Scran- design with continuous hinges, nothing touches the floor ton Products, Scranton, PA, due to their looks, durability, for even easier cleaning. Esposito said the cost savings has and ability to reduce costs and maintenance. After con- allowed more investment in quality materials and up- sulting with David Waxman and Adi Klinghofer of Pres- grades for other areas of the stadium. tige Distribution, he selected black with a hammered Since Esposito is always looking for ways for the stadi- texture for the ballpark's 320 stalls. Prestige was involved um to be sensitive to the environment, he was also im- in all phases of the restroom renovations from 2011 to pressed that the partitions are Greenguard Gold certified, 2013, assisting Esposito with the specification process which has strict guidelines for air quality. In addition Want more information? The resources below are linked on our website at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com and our digital magazine at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/ digital/sep2016. Circle 5 on the Reader Service Card. Watch a video. Download a brochure. and performing all of the demolition of the old partitions and installation of the new ones. "Bathrooms at U.S. Cellular Field have exposed, heavy-duty steel beams, which offered fantastic support for the ceiling-hung partitions," said Klinghofer. "Because of the high level of traffic in the bathrooms, we recommended that the White Sox consider continuous brackets and hinges which offer added rigidity to the toilet partition system." Esposito said the sleek black color was right in line with team's colors of black, white, and silver. The facility's cleaning staff was immediately impressed with their resistance to graffiti and the ease in which they clean. Esposito, a Chicago original, with a twinkle in his eye and a hearty laugh, knows the tough demands of keeping a baseball park running by finding new building materials and overseeing repairs, cleaning, and maintenance. He chuckled over the name Hiny Hiders, but commented that they do far more than the name implies. "They really class up the place and add value, whereas the old burgundy partitions made of a phenolic material were downright ugly," he said. In addition, the partitions never need painting. Unlike metal partitions that are subject to rust, they offer resistance to dents, scratches, graffiti, corrosion, mildew, and moisture. Another benefit is that they are very easy to clean, naturally resistant to bacteria, and carry a 25-yr. warranty. "Our maintenance routine involves power washing the restrooms between each game," said Esposito. "With Hiny Hiders, the process now takes far less time and labor for our cleaning staff, which needs to react quickly and CIRCLE 216 37 http://www.commercialarchitecturemagazine.com http://www.commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/digital/sep2016 https://www.cdsreportnow.com/bgs/search?CBP0005201609 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuhkZN44VLU http://www.scrantonproducts.com/products/bathroom-stalls/ http://www.mussonrubber.com http://www.mussonrubber.com https://www.cdsreportnow.com/bgs/search?CBP0216201609

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