The project consisted of a Design-Bid-Build construction effort to remove and replace the existing 170,430-square-foot roof of Building 32 at the Defense Supply Center in Chesterfield County, Richmond, Virginia. The existing roof system was entirely replaced with a new in-kind EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer) roof designed to match the original configuration and performance characteristics.
The scope of work included the removal and replacement of all related roofing components, such as downspouts, roof drains, expansion joints, covers, flashing, and walkway pads. Existing skylights were removed and permanently sealed with new roofing to ensure a continuous, weather-tight surface. Additional non-roof elements were also addressed, including the in-kind replacement of piping penetrations, conduits, equipment curbs, ladders, and security covers.
Mechanical and electrical equipment located on the roof, including mechanical and static ventilators, mini-split condensing units, and control systems, was either protected in place or temporarily removed, stored, and reinstalled upon completion of the new roof system. The project also encompassed patching, repairing, and repainting of adjacent building components affected by the re-roofing work, including metal panels, louvers, windows, and masonry surfaces. Portions of the existing wood deck were repaired or retrofitted as required, and the scope was extended to the removal and replacement of several lower roof sections.
Building 32, originally constructed in the 1940s as a warehouse and later converted to office space, featured a steel structural frame with a wood deck and brick façade. The building was divided into multiple bays, each incorporating exterior canopies of approximately 2,000 square feet. Over time, various renovations had been completed throughout the facility, and the existing roof membranes had reached the end of their serviceable life. The completion of this project restored full weather protection and structural integrity to the building, extending its operational lifespan and ensuring continued functionality for Defense Logistics operations.
