That’s why all rooftop flooring is mold and mildew resistant. At some point, it’s going to be pelted by rain and the last thing you want are green fuzzy things growing on top of it. Mold/mildew resistant: Rooftop flooring should be weatherproof.
It helps protect the membrane of a rooftop, keeping it from being damaged. Rooftop flooring is insulating, creating a warmer and softer environment. You can’t walk on top of it without risking rooftop damage. Insulating: Uncovered rooftops are often colder and harder on the surface.Rooftop flooring with good shock absorption is softer and more comfortable to walk on. Shock absorbing: If you’re hoping to be on your rooftop a lot, you’ll want something that’s comfortable underfoot.A good rooftop flooring will be anti-slip to allow guests to walk freely without falling. Anti-slip: Rooftops are going to be hit with rain pretty often depending on where you live.Here are a few key features to keep in mind when shopping for the perfect rooftop flooring: Rooftop flooring should also be extremely durable and able to weather the… well, weather. Childcare Facilities & Playground FlooringĪ good rooftop flooring has several different features that help protect the roof.The old library now is primarily home to Accend Services Inc., which describes itself as a provider of "home- and community-based health care, mental health services, and behavioral and mental health care consulting for persons with disabilities, their families and care providers."Īccend currently employs about 75 people but previously had about double the staffing, prior to the pandemic, according to Clevette. Plans call for the concrete to be covered over with weatherproof plywood decking to provide a smooth surface for the rubber membrane to be installed and to serve as a future base for the restored terra cotta roof. But the structural integrity of the roof remains sound, according an analysis by Northland Consulting Engineers LLP. "I very much want to keep it in as close to its original state as possible," he said.Īlthough it has temporarily been removed, the heavy terra cotta tiles sat atop a concrete roof deck that has deteriorated in places, due to water and ice damage. He still doesn't have a handle on what it will cost to restore the terra cotta roof, but Clevette knows it will be expensive, and if Minnesota's historic tax credit program is reinstated in time, he said Athenaeum would be interested in pursuing support for that part of the project.ĭescribing his reaction to the loss of state historic tax credits, Clevette said he was "surprised and disappointed."īut Clevette assured that he and his partners remain committed to being good stewards and trying to maintain the character of the historic building in their care. Fern Associates Inc - AIA Architects.Ĭlevette said he has located matching period roof tiles in Illinois. But about 30% of them are missing or damaged beyond reuse, according to an assessment by R.W.
Many of the original tiles will be reinstalled. In the interim, Duluth's Heritage Preservation Commission has given Clevette the go-ahead to remove the terra cotta tile roof on the south end of the library building and temporarily replace it with a "stop-gap" rubber membrane roof, in hopes that adequate funds can be secured to replace the terra cotta roof in 2024.
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