Roofing Case Studies by Sodexo.

1. The proposed Roth solution was to design a roof system
that would meet the requirements specific to the building
construction for wind uplift, roof insulation value,
waterproofing integrity, and long-term performance.
Over an eight-year period, Roth worked with Jo-Ann
Stores to replace sections of this 1.2 million square foot
facility and in 2009, completed the last of the major
construction on this facility.
Outcome
• Through Roth’s design/build strategy, the cost of roof
replacement was lowered based on a Roth-negotiated
best price and terms with the manufacturer that
included a 20-year system warranty.
• Roof leaks were reduced to zero.
• Since the commissioning of the roof sections, Roth has
engaged in leading edge solutions to further reduce
this sites’ impact on the environment such as natural
lighting optimization and development of state-of-the-
art roof ventilation systems. These innovative solutions
were developed to meet Jo-Ann’s expectations.
Client’s Perspective
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores is the nation’s
largest specialty retailer of fabrics and crafts and is
headquartered in Hudson, Ohio. Jo-Ann operates over
770 stores in 49 states with three Distribution Centers
in Hudson, OH, Visalia, CA and Opelika, AL. More than
23,000 employees nationwide work to support the
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores brand.
Challenge
Jo-Ann Stores acquired an aging building complex for their
Corporate Headquarters facility and faced constant roof
leaks that resulted in potential safety issues and excessive
spending on roof leak repairs, damage clean-up, and
lost inventory.
Roth Solution
Jo-Ann Stores and Roth, a Sodexo company, have
experienced a long and successful partnership. Jo-Ann
reached out to Roth to devise a solution that would tackle
the ongoing leaky roof condition.
CASE STUDY
JO-ANN FABRICS AND CRAFT STORES
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Commercial • Industrial • Institutional • Contractors • Engineers
For further information, contact us: Roth, a Sodexo Company • 3847 Crum Road • Youngstown, OH 44515-0209
855 SodexoE • [855 763 3963] • solutioncenter.usa@sodexo.com
Roth, a Sodexo Company, is a leading provider of quality roofing and
building preservation, alternative energy, HVAC, and remote energy
management solutions designed for sustainability, maximum life
cycles and operational effectiveness. With decades of experience,
this Sodexo company applies a unique performance-oriented
approach to identify problems and provide the best solution to
meet clients’ needs. Many Roth products are environmentally
preferable and carry Energy Star®
ratings, Cool Roof Rating Council
ratings and can contribute to achieving LEED®
certification. Roth, a
Sodexo Company, is the industry benchmark for service excellence,
delivering world-class Sustainable Solutions Built for Life.
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2. • Annual Data Management
• Administration of Repair Work Orders
• Conceptual Design Services
Outcome
With proper design, specific ASTM material requirements,
proper installation and construction oversight with
ongoing proactive preventive maintenance, the USPS
will see a marked increase in the performance life and
reliability of their roofs throughout their affected portfolio.
Approximately 6,150 (70%) of USPS-owned facility
locations are scheduled to receive their roof assessments
and preventive maintenance (PM) services in 2012. As
a first value-add recommendation, Roth offered a more
robust maintenance option to streamline the care and
upkeep of the roofing assets. Further, expectation of the
roof life will increase two-fold by virtue of Roth’s leading
edge PM service. Roth also provides management of the
USPS roof leak demand services 7/24/365. Roth ensures
that third party roofing contractors are manufacturer
certified and are completing repairs in accordance with
standard industry practice. Within the Conceptual Design
Services module, Roth is implementing uniform Design
Standard adherence.
Client’s Perspective
The United States Postal Service [USPS] has an owned
facility portfolio with an estimated roofing footprint in
excess of 200 million sq. ft. The Postal Service determined
that financial and human resources had been inefficiently
utilized on roofing due to [1] inadequate maintenance and
repair during the roof life cycle that resulted in premature
roof replacement; [2] unnecessary replacement of roofs
that could otherwise have been repaired or restored at a
fraction of the cost; and [3] recordkeeping practices that
failed to take advantage of traditional roof manufacturers’
warranties.
Challenge
To help maximize its roof performance life and reduce its
total cost of roofing ownership, the USPS selected Roth,
a Sodexo company, in August 2011 as their Best Value
National Roof Asset Management Supplier, or RAMS,
ensuring the USPS the highest level of service.
Roth Solution
The contract between Roth and USPS includes five major
deliverable objectives that include the following tools
for implementing a proactive portfolio management
approach:
• Baseline Assessments and First Roof Preventive
Maintenance Visit
• Ongoing Roof Preventive Maintenance Visits
CASE STUDY
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
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© Sodexo. All rights reserved. This document contains confidential and proprietary
information and is intended solely for internal use by Sodexo employees.
Commercial • Industrial • Institutional • Contractors • Engineers
For further information, contact us: Roth, a Sodexo Company • 3847 Crum Road • Youngstown, OH 44515-0209
855 SodexoE • [855 763 3963] • solutioncenter.usa@sodexo.com
Roth, a Sodexo Company, is a leading provider of quality roofing and
building preservation, alternative energy, HVAC, and remote energy
management solutions designed for sustainability, maximum life
cycles and operational effectiveness. With decades of experience,
this Sodexo company applies a unique performance-oriented
approach to identify problems and provide the best solution to
meet clients’ needs. Many Roth products are environmentally
preferable and carry Energy Star®
ratings, Cool Roof Rating Council
ratings and can contribute to achieving LEED®
certification. Roth, a
Sodexo Company, is the industry benchmark for service excellence,
delivering world-class Sustainable Solutions Built for Life.

3. Roth, a Sodexo Company, is a leading provider of quality
roofing and building preservation, alternative energy,
HVAC, and remote energy management solutions
designed for sustainability, maximum life cycles and
operational effectiveness. With decades of experience,
this Sodexo company applies a unique performance-
oriented approach to identify problems and provide the
best solution to meet clients’ needs. Many Roth products
are environmentally preferable and carry Energy Star®
ratings, Cool Roof Rating Council ratings and can
contribute to achieving LEED®
certification. Roth, a
Sodexo Company, is the industry benchmark for service
excellence, delivering world-class Sustainable Solutions
Built for Life.
Pacific Garden Mission
Chicago, Illinois
Case Study
Scope of Work
The 16,000 sq. ft. vegetative roof incorporates a solar-
reflective membrane and vegetative grids, which facilitate
significant ecological benefits. Roth, a Sodexo Company,
provided a combination of gravel surfaced and HK 5001
surfaced BUR membranes. The HK 5001 membrane
provided the solar reflectivity and emissivity necessary to
support the Mission’s goal to achieve LEED®
certification.
The reflective white membrane was used to frame the
large vegetative areas of the roof and defend against solar
heat build-up. The gravel surfacing was used to protect
the roof from UV damage and physical damage under the
vegetative grids and between them, which created secure
walkways for employees tending the roof’s vegetation.
The combination of these materials offered the Mission a
sustainable solution that is environmentally responsible
and offers excellent impact and tear resistance.
Challenge
Pacific Garden Mission, located in Chicago, Illinois, is
the largest continuously operating homeless shelter
in the United States. Pacific Garden Mission houses
up to 1,000 men and women a night and serves
180,000 meals a month. Their corporate commitment
was to provide the best roof system value possible
that was sustainable and an environmentally healthy
development that would be viable in any setting for
any population. Roth, a Sodexo Company, played
an integral role in the development of a green roof
that satisfied the reflective properties, multi-ply
redundancy and budget requirements necessary to
achieve the Mission’s goals.
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life, reducing the frequency of tear-off that consumes
landfill space with construction debris. The vegetation
requires no watering because the variety of plants
selected go dormant during dry spells. In addition
to its environmental and economic benefits, the
vegetative roof will provide an aesthetically pleasing
oasis in its urban surroundings
Solution and Outcome
Considered a “Friend of the Mission” Roth’s
specifications and recommendations for this green
roof are an efficient ecological system providing energy
savings and 25 percent reduction in storm water run-off.
Demands on the city’s aging storm water management
system are lessened by the plantings and soil media.
The vegetative layer protects the roofing membrane
from destructive UV rays and increases the overall roof
Features Benefits
Durable, long lasting metal systems Solar reflective and high emissivity
Premium waterproofing Reduced energy consumption from heating and cooling
High impact and tear resistant Reduced heat island effect
20 year warranty Reduced construction waste
Sound foundation supports variety of soil and vegetation Lowers storm water run-off
Construction waste management
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5. Roth, a Sodexo Company, is a leading provider of quality
roofing and building preservation, alternative energy,
HVAC, and remote energy management solutions
designed for sustainability, maximum life cycles and
operational effectiveness. With decades of experience,
Roth applies a unique performance-oriented approach to
identify problems and provide the best solution to meet
clients’ needs. Many Roth products are environmentally
preferable and carry Roth Energy Star®
ratings, Cool Roof
Rating Council ratings and can contribute to achieving
LEED®
certification. Roth, a Sodexo Company, is the
industry benchmark for service excellence, delivering
world-class Sustainable Solutions Built for Life.
Carnegie Mellon
University, Pittsburgh, PA
Case Study
roof tear-off to providing the materials and installing the
green roof according to custom design.
Scope of Work
The 4,000 sq. ft. green roof was constructed on a flat
section of roof on top of the existing concrete decking
on seven-story Hammerschlag Hall. Roth primed the
concrete deck, installed a vapor retarder, insulation
and roofing systems, and added filter fabric, moisture
retention medium and vegetation. A nearby control roof
was outfitted with integrated monitoring equipment to
allow comprehensive evaluation of green roof performance
as to storm water flow and quality, energy use within the
building, and the urban heat island effect.
Challenge
Carnegie Mellon, through the leadership of its Green
Practices Committee, working in collaboration
with Roth, a Sodexo Company, committed to
implementing a living roof as part of the University’s
green initiatives. The plan included outfitting both
a vegetated green roof and nearby control roof
with integrated monitoring equipment to allow
comprehensive evaluation of green roof performance
with respect to storm water flow and quality, energy
use within the building, and the urban heat island
effect. When Carnegie Mellon was ready to move
forward, there was no other choice than to partner
with the leader in roofing technology, Roth and its
team of industry experts, to manage the process from
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6. For further information, contact us:
Roth, a Sodexo Company • 3847 Crum Road • Youngstown, OH 44515-0209
855 SodexoE • [855 763 3963] • solutioncenter.usa@sodexo.com
expectations in designing a roofing system using
environmentally friendly green roofing technologies.
Carnegie Mellon University’s living laboratory not
only supports the university’s research efforts but has
become a national showcase for its academic programs.
Solution and Outcome
This “Living Roof” project enhances the insulating
performance of the roofing system, and reduces the
volume and rate of storm water runoff from the roof.
Roth, a Sodexo company, worked closely with Carnegie
Mellon University to meet its needs and surpass its
Features Benefits
Durable, long lasting metal systems Extends the life of the roof
Premium waterproofing Protects roof’s waterproofing elements from UV rays
Energy efficient surfacing membranes Reduces cooling and heating energy consumption
Various designs available for roof planting Lowers storm water runoff
20-year NDL warranty on new room system Environmentally friendly green roofing materials
Sound foundation supports variety of soil and vegetation Construction waste management
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