Renovation of an educational facility in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Roof replacement projects greater than 20 years old will be eligible for a State School Construction Grant reimbursement. Due to timelines with the grant process, design was funded in 2025 and construction is anticipated in 2027. This timeline factors in the local regulatory process for State Grant as well as the School Construction Grant review and plan approval process. The entire roof surface is comprised of (31) roof areas totaling 352,000 square feet. In 1991, all roofs were replaced, except Building A (newest addition) and the Gym/Pool roof. These (29) roof areas are all built-up, multi ply, hot asphalt roofs covered by pea stone ballasts (BUR). These BUR roof areas are approximately 277,000 square feet and currently 33 years old. The physical appearance is in fair to poor condition. There are multiple signs of erosion of the ballast, alligatored surfaces, shrinkage and cracking of the felts, delamination of expansion joints and flashing components. Repairs have been performed over the years and continues as needed. However, a built up and stone ballasted roof system has a "limited-service life" due to thermal changes, given the fact that its primary component is hot asphalt. Included in the budget is an estimated $250,000 for removal and reinstallation of the solar panels. This recommendation includes the design and replacement of all areas last completed in 1991 and to replace these roof areas in 2027. The recommended system is an EPDM - (ethylene propylene diene monomer) a single ply rubber roof system that is fully adhered over a tapered insulation board. EPDM can be installed in large sections, limiting the number of seams, and does not crack or split with temperature changes as it has a high level of elasticity. The system does not use hot asphalt for installation, which is an issue with schools due to the VOC in the air, which makes an EPDM roof installation possible in an occupied building. Seams are adhered using adhesives which permanently bonds the seams. EPDM is also resistant to atmospheric pollution as it is not made from organic materials. EPDM is very low maintenance and repairs can be made with a trained general maintenance staff rather than a roof specialist. This roof system provides the longest life cycle in the industry and is the recommended system by Silver Petrucelli + Associates who completed our roof survey back in November 2019. As of May 16, 2025, this project is included in the Town of Glastonbury's Fiscal Year 2026-2030 CIP. It is currently in the conceptual phase. Construction is expected in 2027. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.