The MBCI NuRoof Retrofit Roof System utilizes light-gauge (16 ga. to 12 ga.) steel framing installed over the existing roof’s framing members to create a sloped plane. The existing roof’s physical footprint, framing system and other rooftop conditions will most likely control the new roof’s geometry.

Regardless of whether your roof substrate is steel, wood or concrete, MBCI’s NuRoof Retrofit Roof System can be employed to satisfy the building owner’s requirements. MBCI has the experience required to design the retrofit framing system that will comply with the original load requirements of the existing roof. Our rigid design process ensures every NuRoof system will perform as designed.

A low-slope application (1/2: to 2:12) is typically driven by economy and designed to discharge rainwater from the roof. High-slope applications (slopes greater than 2:12) are also designed to improve and update the look of an existing building in conjunction with improving the performance of the roof.

Once a NuRoof system has been installed, one of MBCI’s standing seam metal roofs is typically installed over the framing system, creating a ventilated attic space. The proper framing design, metal roof system, insulation package and ventilation are essential components to help reduce your operating costs and allow low maintenance for many years.
 

Reasons for Retrofitting a Roof

There are many reasons for choosing an MBCI retrofit system for retrofitting an existing roof. You may need to replace a leaking roof, meet new regulation or code requirements, require structural changes, improve the aesthetics of a roof or correct the current roof geometry.

Flat roofs are naturally problematic. They lack the ability to effectively discharge rainwater to the roof’s edge so they retain moisture on the rooftop which can leak into the building’s interior. Because most flat roof weatherproofing membranes are hydrostatic in nature, they are subjected to a greater range of performance issues.

As many companies grow, they often find they must expand their facilities which can result in challenging roof geometries. The flexibility of the MBCI Retrofit Framing System offers the owner the ability to work through these complex roofing issues.

Retrofitting is also an ideal solution to tackle the growing concerns around energy consumption. Energy efficiency regulations are being introduced throughout the country. Adding to the momentum, ASHRAE, a well-recognized and leading author of code standards, is aggressively addressing this issue and a large number of states and local municipalities have already adopted their guidelines. MBCI has systems designed that address retrofitting over existing metal roofs to upgrade to current building code requirements. These systems can be designed to increase the building's thermal efficiency by adding insulation between the old and new roof.

The proper framing design, metal roof system, insulation package and ventilation are important factors that will reduce your operating costs and provide a low maintenance roof for many years. In fact, metal roofing is now recognized by industry experts for having a 40-year or more life span compared to its nearest flat roof competitor at 20 years.

Contact Information:

MBCI

14031 West Hardy

Houston, TX 77060

Phone: (877) 713-6224

Website: www.mbci.com

E-mail: info@mbci.com