Bronx Multi-Family Parapet Rebuild & Flat Roof Replacement
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Verified Case StudyGrand Concourse, Bronx NYCompleted October 2024

Bronx Multi-Family Parapet Rebuild & Flat Roof Replacement

Project Classification: Commercial Multi-Family Exterior Restoration

Diagnostic Challenge

The Problem & Initial Inspection Findings

Severe water intrusion along the top-floor residential units caused by deteriorated parapet mortar joints, fractured coping stones, and a 20-year-old built-up roof that had blistered and delaminated.

Contracted Scope

Comprehensive Scope of Work

Erected OSHA-compliant safety perimeter and suspended debris netting along building perimeter
Demolished 180 linear feet of crumbling brick parapet down to structurally sound masonry substrate
Rebuilt parapet wall using 4-inch solid concrete face brick with Type S high-bond mortar
Installed new precast concrete coping stones anchored with stainless steel dowels and elastomeric sealant
Full tear-off of 4,200 sq ft existing asphalt roof layers down to structural concrete deck
Installed 3-inch polyisocyanurate (R-18) rigid insulation board with tapered drainage slopes
Mechanically fastened and hot-air welded 60-mil Carlisle Sure-Weld TPO single-ply roofing membrane
Fabricated and installed 24-gauge galvanized edge metal and counter-flashing counter-sunk into parapet joints
Technical Execution

Phased Construction Methodology

1Phase 1: Diagnostic Audit & Permitting

Performed thermal moisture scan of the roof deck, calculated structural weight tolerances, and filed NYC DOB Work Permits under General Contractor #NYC-2005-8942.

2Phase 2: Demolition & Substrate Prep

Removed failed roofing plies to expose structural concrete slab. Cleaned deck and rebuilt deteriorated structural brickwork along all four parapet elevations.

3Phase 3: Thermal Insulation & Membrane Welding

Installed tapered polyiso insulation to direct water toward internal scuppers. Hot-air welded TPO seams at 1,000°F creating a monolithic, waterproof barrier.

4Phase 4: Flashing Integration & DOB Sign-Off

Counter-flashed all parapet walls, chimney chases, and vent stacks. Coordinated DOB inspection and secured complete Certificate of Correction.

Engineering Challenges

Executing a complete roof tear-off and heavy masonry reconstruction on a fully occupied 6-story apartment building during mid-autumn wind conditions without disrupting tenants or blocking sidewalk pedestrian flow.

Final Verified Result

100% moisture elimination with zero post-construction leaks through multiple winter freeze cycles. Energy bills reduced by 18% via solar-reflective white TPO, backed by our 10-year written workmanship warranty.

Bronx Multi-Family Parapet Rebuild & Flat Roof Replacement
Materials & Products Deployed
Carlisle Sure-Weld 60-Mil White TPO Membrane
Hunter Panels Polyisocyanurate Rigid Roof Insulation (R-18)
Type S High-Compression Structural Masonry Mortar
Hard-Burned Modular Facing Brick (ASTM C216)
Precast Concrete Coping Stones with Drip Edge Grooves
24-Gauge Prefinished Kynar-Coated Galvanized Edge Metal
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