Surfs Up: The Historic Renovation of Surf MallThe Surf Mall in Ocean City, N.J., recently became the enhanced highlight of the Ocean City boardwalk because of a new metal roof from Drexel Metals Inc., Ivyland, PA.
Surf Mall in Ocean City, NJ Reviving a historic site is always rewarding. But a historic reroof project is truly successful when those involved recognize that they don’t have to recreate history—they can improve it. The Surf Mall in Ocean City, N.J., recently became the enhanced highlight of the Ocean City boardwalk because of a new metal roof from Drexel Metals Inc., Ivyland, PA. “Reroof projects give a building owner the opportunity to express a building’s history but with updated technology and materials,” said Brian Partyka, the president of Drexel Metals. “Almost any look can be created with metal because of various profile options, but metal also provides added strength, durability, longevity and sustainability.” The mall’s history began as the Showboat Theater in 1929, a recreation of a previous theater that was destroyed by a fire in 1927. Showboat changed its name to SURF in 1939, and by the 1970s, the years began to show. Standing water, crumbling walls and roped off dangerous theater sections forced the theater to close in 1979. A renovated facility reopened years later as the Surf Mall, a stop for tourists and locals to collect souvenirs and boardwalk memorabilia. By late 2010, improvements were once again needed. KMR Enterprises Inc. is an Ocean City design-build firm that worked with the mall owner to create reroofing options. “The mall was in desperate need of improvements,” Schlembach and his team joined forces with Drexel Metals to battle this challenging project. According to Schlembach, he selected Drexel Metals because of its superior warranties, fast delivery, rollforming equipment and color-matching partnership. He added: “By picking Drexel Metals, we could work directly with them instead of going through a distributor or separate channels. They are so easy to work with and exceeded our expectations.” Tear off work began in November 2010, once the summer boardwalk season was wrapped up. Working on the coast in the winter presented challenges, but what the crew uncovered was worse than any nor'easter. Underneath the deteriorated metal were a modified bitumen roof and an additional deck. Not only did all these layers show signs of damage, but the entire roof structure also had a bounce factor that needed to be corrected. The building’s original construction span created a roof deflection, which Schlembach believes allowed wind and water to penetrate the system and deteriorate the roof faster than is typical for a properly installed metal roof. The crews worked quickly but meticulously to ensure the safety of the building occupants and retail supplies. Long days were spent tearing off the metal and immediately covering up what was removed. In the end, the 20-plus-member crew installed a new 5/8-inch plywood deck, redid framing and adjusted roof pitches to correct areas of ponded water. The plywood with stiffeners eliminated the deflection issues. Drexel Metals supplied DMC175, a 24-inch coil with 18-inch pan. The new metal roof is a 1 ¾ Snap Lock panel, which was roll formed on-site. The 0.040-aluminum is coated with TRINAR® from AkzoNobel, Columbus, Ohio. The coating contains 70 percent PVDF resin for unmatched durability even in a harsh ocean front environment. This type of coating is considered the premiere finish for architectural metal construction applications thanks to its superior color and gloss retention. At the owner’s request, AkzoNobel created the custom color—Wind Surf Blue—to match the previous metal roof system. “We are always willing to do custom color matches for specific projects, and the Surf Mall is a prime example of how this flexibility can result in an eye catching final installation,” Coastal considerations obviously were vital for a building that sits directly next to the ocean. Schlembach selected a thicker gauge coil, stronger profile, additional clips and superior coating to help this roof stand up to Mother Nature. The roof was tested to meet Miami-Dade County standards of 135-mph wind load. New Jersey officials also enforced stringent engineering requirements to ensure the safety of the structure. As a local business, KLM appreciates the team effort that was put forth for more than six months to improve Surf Mall. But as a resident, Schlembach hears firsthand what this retrofit means to the community. “I often ride my bike down the boardwalk and friends and familiar faces stop me and say, ‘Hey Mike, the Surf Mall looks great. The color just pops out at you, you can’t miss it.’” Partyka added: “The Surf Mall shows that historic sites are more than a place to buy T-shirts and beachwear, but it also illustrates the need for meeting new codes and standards, proper installation, and advanced engineering. This project was such a success because so many companies put their expertise together to overcome what the coast and time had done to the 80-plus-year structure. Drexel Metals appreciates the professionalism and hard work of KLM, and we thank them for choosing us to be involved in their community improvement.” Drexel Metals Inc 204 Railroad Drive Ivyland, PA 18974 Phone (888) 321-9630 Web: www.drexmetals.com AkzoNobel is the largest global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals. AkzoNobel supplies industries and consumers worldwide with innovative products and are passionate about developing sustainable answers for our customers. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we are a Global Fortune 500 company and are consistently ranked as one of the leaders in the area of sustainability. With operations in more than 80 countries, their 55,000 people around the world are committed to excellence and delivering Tomorrow’s Answers Today™. AkzoNobel 1313 Windsor Ave. Columbus, OH 43211 Phone (614) 294-3361 Web: www.akzonobel.com/ KMR Enterprises Inc. specializes in the architectural metals market, they offer aluminum composite wall panels, architectural metal roofing, insulated panels, louvers, sunshades, soffits etc. They provide materials only to customers or the full package, which includes materials, installation, shop drawings and value engineering through the Design/Build process when needed. Michael J. Schlembach serves as President of KMR, he specializes in overall company/project management, estimating and product development. Kris J. Schlembach serves as VP and specializes in customer relations, sales and finance. KMR originated in 1995 by founder John Schlembach, three sons Michael, Kris and Martin took the company to the next level after John’s retirement, currently Michael and Kris serve as partners in KMR while brother Martin opened Architectural Metal Designs, a manufacturer of metal wall and roof products. KMR Enterprises Inc. 724 Haven Avenue Ocean City, NJ 08226 Phone 609-399-0015 Fax 609-399-0164 Web: www.kmrentinc.com For more information, please contact Drexel Metals at 888.321.9630 or visit us at www.drexelmetals.com Photo: https://www.prlog.org/ End
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