The Consumers Energy Training Facility in Marshall, Michigan is protected by nearly 30,000 square feet of Duro-Last’s single-ply PVC roofing system.
The white Duro-Last roofing system has helped this facility meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® requirements in several ways. Its high reflectivity and emissivity qualities can help reduce the energy required for cooling buildings. The roofing system for Consumers Energy was manufactured at the Duro-Last facility in Saginaw, Michigan, which lowers transportation mileage and costs. Duro-Last’s custom prefabrication reduces on-site waste produced during the installation; scrap that is produced may be returned to Duro-Last for recycling into other construction products (Duro-Last also recycles manufacturing scrap). Unlike other roofing materials, the Duro-Last membrane is also recyclable at the end of its useful roofing life.
Authorized Duro-Last contractor Superior Services RSH, Inc. of Lansing, Michigan performed the Consumers Energy installation. Pumford Construction of Saginaw, Michigan was the Design Build Contractor on the project, with In-House Architect, Brian Swedorski, AIA, LEED AP, being responsible for the building design.
“Consumers Energy’s choice in using the Duro-Last roofing system makes a strong environmental statement, and we’re proud to be an important part of it,” said Steve Ruth, Vice President of Sales at Duro-Last. “The fact that the Duro-Last roofing system has been installed on the training facility reinforces their commitment to saving energy and promoting an environmentally-friendly facility.”
The Duro-Last roofing system complements many other sustainable building features that were incorporated into the training facility’s design such as low-water plumbing fixtures; skylights in 75% of the occupied space; recycled denim insulation; a state-of-the-art air filtration system; and a computerized lighting system to control electrical usage. Furthermore, much of the materialfrom the previous building was recycled, and paving material was crushed and used as on-site fill.
“It’s amazing to see all the sustainable features that were integrated into the training facility’s design by Pumford Construction,” said Dave Bradke, Director of Sales at Superior Services. “It’s also nice to see the Duro-Last roofing system getting more attention for its energy-efficient qualities. As our society continues to lean towards products that do not negatively affect our earth, I’m sure more building owners will choose Duro-Last to protect their facilities and the environment.”
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