Category: Urban Multi-Family TPO & Historic Gutter Restoration
Alexandra Apartments High-Density Precision.
Technical Snapshot
- Location: Cincinnati, OH
- Building Type: Urban Multi-Family / Residential Complex
- Total Square Footage: Approximately 68 Squares (6,800 sq. ft.)
- Primary Systems: Fully Adhered .060 Reinforced Gray TPO Membrane
- Specialty Scope: Built-In Gutter Structural Rebuild & Courtyard Liquid Waterproofing
Managing a multi-family roof replacement in an urban footprint requires equal parts logistical muscle and architectural respect. For the Alexandra Apartments project, the Globe Iron crew executed a comprehensive overhaul—combining a modern, energy-efficient TPO system with the meticulous, hands-on restoration of legacy built-in gutters.
Restoring the Drainage Backbone.
Complete Deck-Down Inspections
We don’t overlay over failure. Our crews utilized crane-assisted staging to perform a clean demolition down to the original wood decking. Every square foot was meticulously inspected and prepared before laying down a high-performance cover board and gray TPO assembly.
Surgical Built-In Gutter Rebuilding
The building’s architectural gutters were completely failed. We stripped the legacy linings, repaired deteriorated wood framing, and fully lined the structural gutter cavities with a continuous waterproofing underlayment, cover board, and heat-welded TPO membrane system—fortified by custom metal drip edges.
Protecting Architectural Character
In high-visibility courtyard walkout areas and masonry transitions, traditional mechanical flashings risked damaging old brick details. Globe Iron applied advanced, liquid flashing systems to form an airtight moisture seal that perfectly respects the building’s historic masonry aesthetics.
Modern Efficiency. Preserved Detail.
The Alexandra Apartments project highlights our team’s ability to seamlessly bridge commercial volume with custom architectural care. By integrating new wall terminations, retrofit roof drains, and heat-welded seam integrity, we delivered a unified, high-performing building envelope that lowers utility overhead and permanently solves the building’s complex drainage vulnerabilities.
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