Dynasty Suites, before Met-Tile installation.
Dynasty Suites, after Met-Tile installation. |
When hotel owner/builder Anil Patel set out to renovate an old and very dated motel complex in Redlands, California and re-open it as a Dynasty Suites property, he knew that drastic changes would be needed to give the facility a fresh, updated look.
The existing property had a flat built-up roof with little in the way of aesthetic appeal. To create a much more attractive look which dominates the project, Patel and project designer Thomas R. Webb (Riverside, California) elected to build the roof up to a relatively steep pitch and replace the old roof with a Met-Tile system.
“Real tile would have been too heavy for the existing structure,” explains Patel. “Met-Tile has a realistic tile appearance – but it’s made of metal, so it’s very lightweight and can be used in just about any remodeling or re-roof application. Also, we had used the product in a previous renovation and were very happy with the results.” |
The newly renovated property uses over 13,500-sq. ft. of the metal roofing on its two buildings – one single-story structure and a two-story structure, both with dormers. Torres Roofing, Inc., Redlands, California, installed the roofs.
Met-Tile has been used for dozens of new and renovated hotel/motel projects due to its unique combination of benefits – including light weight, low maintenance, and proven performance in all types of weather conditions. When it’s used to roof new hotels, Met-Tile can reduce substructure costs, often bringing significant construction cost savings. The product may also be used to re-roof buildings that can’t bear the weight of tile, and it’s designed for easier and more user-friendly installation than some systems.
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