The Sanders Estes Prison re-roofing project was very difficult, not only to estimate but also to execute. The five separate buildings were comprised of 183,600 sq. ft. of multiple roof elevations with tapered NVS Lightweight pour.

Superb communication and interaction between our crews and sub-contractor ensured operations at the prison were not interrupted. The 183,600 sq. ft. of low-slope roof required a tapered NVS Lightweight deck to create positive drainage. This demanded a synchronized effort between the installation of the new NVS Lightweight deck and the SBS Modified Roof System which maintained the building water-tight during tear off and the other various phases of work.

A special interest is always shown in a huge project such as that of Sanders Estes Unit.

As the bid date approached we analyzed the various phases and the requirements set forth in the documents provided by the State. This was necessary in order to properly understand details in the scope of work and insure adequate quotes. We reviewed the scope to analyze all the client’s special requirements not only involving roofing material but also taking into account site restrictions, construction safety issues, environmental concerns
and safety of the Unit’s inhabitants. Out of several bids that were submitted, Castro Roofing of Texas was chosen to be awarded the project.

It was pretty obvious to all that this project would be a challenge. Due to the peculiar purpose of the building special attentions had to be paid and every base needed to be covered.

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Access and operations proved to be difficult due to the nature of the building. Construction could not interfere with the daily activities of the facility’s prisoners and staff. The fact that Sanders Estes Unit is a prison that focuses on Adult Basic Education, GED, Fundamentals, Life Skills and Vocational Programs, signified various dilemmas for our presence. Appropriately, the prison demanded a higher standard when it came to safety both for its prisoners, staff and visitors. All the proper precautions were taken to ensure that no potential weapons were left out within prisoner reach.

Castro Roofing coordinated all work in such a manner that facility operations continued with minimal disturbance. This fact translated into the importance of being extremely cautious and demanded that physical and visual distractions be kept to a minimum. Due to the sensitive nature of working on an operational prison, the noise level was also a concern, especially during demolition. Weekly meetings with prison staff was necessary as communication was essential.

Castro Roofing fully complied with all requests during demolition and construction, was pro-active and accomplished the goal in keeping the prison’s daily regiment going without interruption.