Responses_to_University_Park_Slate_Roof_Questions.pdf

Question: Is there an incumbent contractor currently performing these services? If so, please provide the contract number.

Answer: This is a new requirement.

Question: What is the address of the Headhouse?

Answer: The rear of Building 3702 Curtin road University Park PA 16802.

Question: Are the new gutters to be 7” box gutters?

Answer: Yes.

Question: Can the down spouts be reduced to 3”x3”? The existing conductor pipes are 4” round.

Answer: Yes.

Question: Does the roof assembly need to have a class A fire rating?

Answer: Yes.

Question: Drawing A100 states snow guards are to be removed/reinstalled. Spec 2.2.2 says provide stainless steel snow guards to match existing. Are we installing new snow guards or reinstalling the existing?

Answer: Install new snow guards to match as close as possible.

Question: Is the existing gutter guard to be saved and reinstalled by us?

Answer: Yes, if practical.

Question: 6A300 specifies 4x6 aluminum downspout. The existing downspouts are 3x3.

Therefore, the specified 4x6 downspout will not connect to the 3” ground level connection. What gauge aluminum is to be used for the gutters and downspouts?

Answer: Provide 3”x3” downspouts. Provide gutters and downspouts of .032” aluminum w/ Kynar finish, color as directed by Location Monitor.

Question: 7A200 and 8A200 – There is no specification for the new single ply membrane/insulation. No warranty is specified.

Answer: Provide Firestone “Ultra Ply” Platinum TPO self-adhered membrane with a 30-year warranty.

Question: 5A200 states mechanically attached and fully adhered membrane. Which one is to be installed? Is there no insulation/cover board being installed on top of the new ¾” plywood?

Answer: Provide self-adhered membrane when membrane is called for. There is no insulation called for on this detail (5-A200). Provide new ¾” plywood only.

Provide Firestone ISO 95+ GL roof insulation over ½” Dens Deck when insulation is called for (see Details 7- A200 and 8-A200).

Question: 3A101 states remove gravity vent, curb to remain. Are we installing a temporary cover over the existing curb, or is someone else supplying/installing a new gravity vent?

Answer: Provide new spinning roof ventilators. Evaluate condition of curbs and replace if necessary.

Question: A101 states existing flashings are to remain. Is this your intent?

Answer: If it is practical to replace the existing copper flashings, do so. Note on the proposal the extent of copper flashing recommended to be replaced.