Client:

Fort George G. Meade, MD – Building 6330 (Gaffney Hall)
Proposal submitted under federal contracting requirements, with compliance to DoD, OSHA, and Davis-Bacon Wage Scale provisions.

Project Overview:

Emmaty, Inc. was contracted to perform a roof overlayment at Building 6330, Gaffney Hall, Fort George G. Meade. The project involves installing a new single-ply modified bitumen system over the existing roof, ensuring long-term waterproofing, safety compliance, and aesthetic consistency with the existing structure. All work is managed under strict supervision and coordination with building management, following EM-385-1-1 safety protocols and federal standards.

Key Scope Highlights:

• Roof System Overlay:

  -Clean/prep surface and apply asphalt primer.

  -Heat-weld Sopralene Flam 180 FR GR modified bitumen cap sheet.

  -Overlay existing flashings (walls, curbs, drains, penetrations) with single-ply modified flashing.

  -Reuse metal flashings/copings with new fasteners.

  -Replace pipe stand flashings with Alsan RS liquid flashings.

• Additional Scope:

  -Repair/replace EPDM expansion and contraction flashing details.

  -Refasten electrical panels and reinstall conduits on sleeper rails.

  -Install new caulking and ensure roof drains are properly tied into the new system.

  -Provide one new walkpad at the roof hatch.

  -Submit Accident Prevention Plan and oversee jobsite safety.

  -Provide as-built drawings of roof layout, system details, and drains.

Achievements:

• Delivery of a 10-year material warranty upon project completion.

• Full compliance with Davis-Bacon Wage Scale, OSHA, DoD codes, and EM-385-1-1 safety standards.

• Integration of quality control and site supervision, ensuring both construction personnel and occupants remain safe during operations.

• Implementation of an aesthetic approach to match existing building finishes, ensuring visual consistency.

Challenges Addressed:

• Working within an active government facility while maintaining safe access for occupants.

• Managing and mitigating unforeseen site conditions through immediate reporting and corrective action.

• Ensuring the reuse of existing materials (flashings/copings, conduits) where feasible, balancing cost-efficiency with quality.

• Meeting strict documentation requirements, including submittals, material approvals, and warranty compliance.

Keywords:

Roof Overlay, Modified Bitumen, Sopralene Flam 180 FR GR, Alsan RS Flashing, EPDM Repairs, EM-385-1-1, OSHA Compliance, Davis-Bacon Wage Scale, Fort George G. Meade, Gaffney Hall, Federal Contracting, 10-Year Warranty, Emmaty Inc.