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Case History #158 – Urban Luxury With Roof Decks in Salt Lake City, UT
PROBLEM
These luxury downtown loft style condominiums’ plans included roof decks but the project got off to a rocky start when it was put on hold for about 3 years due to financial issues after Phase 1.
The 1st Phase roof decks had been completed with a bad plan and poor installation of an underlayment below composite boards. They were already showing signs of waterproofing failure before the next Phase even started.
![Roof Deck Project](https://duradek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/158-before-300x192.jpg)
The first phase roof deck had disappointing results from a poor membrane and composite boards.
With two Phases left to complete, the new developer had to be confident in the product and the installation techniques for these high-profile roof decks.
DURADEK SOLUTION
The project developer, Clearwater Homes, contacted Duradek of Utah who was able to provide the ideal solution for these new penthouse roof decks – Duradek Ultra Supreme Granite Chip.
Installed by trained and authorized professionals that are skilled in the specific details that roof deck waterproofing requires, Duradek provides long-lasting waterproofing peace of mind with a 10-year waterproofing warranty (increased to a 15-year warranty in June 2019).
The new condo owners get a beautiful, low-maintenance roof deck that they can enjoy for years without the need for ongoing maintenance…and the project developer has some fast-selling, worry-free roof deck units.
![Duradek Vinyl Roof Deck](https://duradek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/158-after1-600x451.jpg)
JOB NOTES
Roof Decks are a fantastic value-added feature that developers can use to increase profit and demand.
The Broadway Park Loft towers’ units that had roof decks sold out rapidly and the developer now has a long waiting list for the next project.
Furthermore, the inclusion of roof decks on the top floor units provided an additional profit of $133 per sq. ft. on a 300 sq. ft. roof deck!
On an architectural tour conducted by the Construction Specifications Institute – Salt Lake City Chapter, one architect exclaimed, “I expected to see a roof. What I saw was a floor.”
![Duradek Supreme Chip vinyl roof deck](https://duradek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/158-after2.jpg)
Related Downloads
You can download this Case History #158 (1.12 MB pdf)
Or for a more detailed article on the project, “Changing the Landscape in Salt Lake City One Roof Deck at a Time – Increasing the Value and Profitability of Urban Residential Real Estate.” (1.43 MB pdf).
![Cover of Broadway Park Lofts Article by Duradek](https://duradek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/BPL-article.jpg)
If you’d like to know more about the advantages Duradek can bring to your roof deck project, contact a Duradek installer in your area for a free, no-obligation estimate.