Why a $X replacement
wasn't the answer.
A Phoenix municipal facility totaling 95,000 sq ft operated under a state sustainability mandate requiring an ENERGY STAR certified cool-roof system. Standard replacement bids were non-compliant. Bond issuance was required for any project over $500,000 — triggering an 18-month procurement timeline. Meanwhile, roof surface temperatures exceeding 180°F in summer were accelerating HVAC equipment failures on the deck.
State sustainability mandate required ENERGY STAR certified cool-roof system — none of the replacement bids included a compliant specification
$1.04M replacement bids required bond issuance — 18-month procurement process and $40,000 in issuance costs
Roof surface temperatures exceeding 180°F were causing premature HVAC equipment failures, adding $60,000–$80,000 in annual maintenance costs
Assessment to warranty
in 7 days.
ENERGY STAR System Design
Gaco reflective silicone system specified to meet ENERGY STAR cool-roof requirements. System documentation prepared for state sustainability submission.
Procurement Authority Confirmation
Restoration cost of $332,000 confirmed within existing procurement authority — bond issuance avoided, 18-month process eliminated.
Reflective Silicone Application
ENERGY STAR certified reflective silicone applied to full 95,000 sq ft. Surface temperature measurements taken before and after for documentation.
State Compliance Filing
ENERGY STAR certification, thermal performance data, and project documentation submitted to state sustainability office. Accepted without revision.
The complete picture
for your CFO.
Section 179 estimate based on 35% effective tax rate. Consult your CPA for project-specific tax treatment under IRS Section 179 qualified improvement property rules.
We had a state sustainability mandate, a $1.04M replacement quote requiring bond issuance, and an 18-month procurement timeline. Certified's reflective silicone system met our ENERGY STAR requirement, came in at $332,000 within our existing procurement authority, and completed in seven days. The documented $41,000 in annual energy savings begins retiring the project cost immediately. We submitted the documentation to the state sustainability office and it was accepted without revision.
What could your building save?
Every project starts with a free infrared moisture survey and written report. No obligation. If restoration isn’t the right solution for your roof, we’ll tell you.