Industry
Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)
Challenge
26-square flat roof membrane replacement with vent rerouting and deck rot remediation.
Results
New TPO membrane system installed on schedule with corrected drainage and updated ventilation.
Key Product
TPO Membrane System
About This Location
Domino's Pizza is one of the most recognized quick-service restaurant brands in the world, with thousands of locations operating across the United States. With plans to open a new location in Harrisburg, PA, the owner needed to replace the building's old flat roof with a contractor who could move decisively without delay.The Challenge
The Domino's location in Harrisburg needed a complete flat roof replacement: 26 squares of aging membrane on a fully operational commercial building, where speed was the top priority. Any delay in the schedule would cause the location’s grand opening to fall behind schedule.
The project came with several layers of complexity beyond the tear-off and reroof.
Existing roof vents required closure, and a new vent needed to be installed in a different location—work that required custom decking material and careful coordination during production. Both the crew and owner anticipated that additional rot would be discovered once the membrane came off. A change order process was agreed upon in advance to allow production to proceed without delay if additional decking was needed.
Tapered ISO was also specified for cricket installation to direct water toward the existing roof drains, adding another layer of precision work to an already fast-paced project.
The Solution
Equity Commercial Roofing performed a full membrane tear-off and replaced the system with a new TPO roofing assembly. Access to the building was established via a 28-foot ladder and an exterior stairway, with tie-off safety protocols in place throughout the project.
The team closed off the existing roof vents using the specified decking material and installed a new vent in the correct location per the updated design. Where rot was discovered during tear-off, additional decking replacement was handled through the pre-agreed change order process, keeping production moving and the owner fully informed during every step.
Tapered ISO insulation was installed at the roof crickets to ensure water moves efficiently toward the drains rather than pooling on the membrane surface. Everlast Slate Gray custom edge metal was installed at the perimeter to complete the system and deliver a clean, finished appearance consistent with a commercial property.
"Vernon and his crew did a great job on our next Dominos project in Harrisburg. They followed all safety regulations and cleaned up the project as if nothing had been done. Great roof installation." — Brian Morgan, Five-Star Google Review
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The Results
Domino's Pizza in Harrisburg came away with a fully replaced flat roofing system built around a TPO membrane, a proven commercial solution known for its durability, heat-weldable seams, and resistance to puncture and ponding water.
The vent rerouting was completed cleanly, correcting a longstanding issue with the existing penetration layout. Deck rot was identified and remedied transparently, with no billing surprises for the building owner. The tapered ISO cricket system now directs water efficiently toward the drains, protecting the long-term integrity of the new membrane.
The project was completed on the owner's required timeline, keeping the restaurant on schedule for its grand opening.
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