Maximizing Efficiency & Innovation at the Tampa Marriott Hotel

In the competitive world of commercial roofing, staying ahead means embracing innovation and efficiency. The Tampa Airport Marriott Hotel reroofing project is a perfect example of how advanced solutions like EdgeBox RI can transform traditional methods, leading to remarkable cost and time savings. This case study explores the unique challenges of this project and how EdgeBox RI provided a crucial edge over conventional wood nailers.

Project Overview:

   - Project: Tampa Airport Marriott Hotel Reroofing

   - Location: Tampa, Florida

   - Contractor: Service Works

   - Consultant: Benchmark, Inc.

   - Size: 12,000 square feet

   - Product Used: EdgeBox RI Metal Blocking System

The Tampa Marriott Hotel posed several challenges:

   1. Proximity to Airport
     Located just 100 yards from incoming planes, the site required careful management of debris and noise.

   2. Occupied Rooms
     Much of the work was conducted outside the balconies of occupied rooms, necessitating minimal disruption.

   3. Curved Perimeters
     The roof had circular and serpentine edges, complicating the use of traditional wood nailers.

The Innovative Solution: EdgeBox RI

EdgeBox RI, an engineered metal nailer system, was chosen for its numerous advantages over wood nailers:

   - Material: Made of 20-gauge galvanized steel that does not rot, mold, combust, or acquire insect damage.

   - Configuration: Available in pre-punched, 12-foot sections for quick installation.

   - Compatibility: Works with most commercial roofing systems, deck, and insulation types.

   - Custom Notches: Tailored to conform to curved surfaces.

Jeff Evans, Senior Consultant at Benchmark, Inc., discovered that switching to EdgeBox RI from wood nailers could save $14,000. This significant cost reduction was a decisive factor in choosing a solution. Service Works found EdgeBox RI to be user-friendly, smoothly adapting to the roof's curved perimeters. “Because EdgeBox RI is so easy to use, we saved at least 50% on labor for part of this project,” says Jeff Anderson, President of Service Works, noting approximately 280 hours saved.

EdgeBox RI has a retainer for lightweight concrete or rigid insulation, which allows for rapid flow and fill of lightweight concrete and eliminates thermal gap at the roof edge. Anderson remarks, “When we poured the lightweight concrete, it filled the cavity of EdgeBox RI, making it an integral part of the pour.”

The successful reroofing of the Tampa Airport Marriott Hotel showcases EdgeBox RI as a superior alternative to traditional wood nailers. Its ease of installation, cost efficiency, and durability make it an ideal choice for complex roofing projects. The positive feedback from everyone involved highlights its potential to become an industry standard.  “We saved about a week with EdgeBox RI, and it is ideal when working with perimeters,” says Jr Garza, Operations Manager at Service Works.
By choosing innovative solutions like EdgeBox RI, contractors can enhance their project outcomes, ensuring durability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.