Central Washington University diverted 46,000 lbs of landfill waste and offset 67 metric tons of CO2 by choosing to recover an old roof instead of tearing it off.
Central Washington University had a building previously coated with an acrylic roof coating and was at the end of its useful life. The roof was leaking and in need of a solution. During the bid process, they were presented with the options to tear off and replace the existing modified bitumen roof or to recover it with a new TritoFlex liquid rubber membrane.
The cost difference to recover the 14,000 sf roof with the TritoFlex solution was a savings of more than 50% and helped divert 46,620 lbs of waste to the landfill and offset 67.2 metric tons of CO2.
TritoFlex installation is non-toxic, non-flammable, and odor-free, eliminating common on-site safety hazards, and was much quieter construction (non-disruptive), allowing the students and staff to study and work more efficiently in Purser Hall.
According to its website, Central Washington University has received multiple awards for its Sustainability work, including the sole recipient of the 2024 Sustainability and Sustainable Development Award, which recognizes “higher education institutions that demonstrate a clear commitment to advancing environmental sustainability and climate change awareness in their curriculum, on their campuses, or in their communities.” We are proud to work on this roof project and to help CWU reach its 2024 sustainability goals of waste reduction. Using the TritoFlex renewable recovery alternative helped CWU ensure their building is safe from harsh weather and their campus is aligned with sustainable practices for future generations.
