Gandhi residence before Hurricane Ike…
...and after. |
After Hurricane Ike hit Galveston, Texas in September 2008, it was declared one of the most destructive storms of all time. But Paul Gandhi, a Galveston builder, reports that the Met-Tile roof over his 7,000 sq. ft. beachfront vacation home remained intact, providing his property with the critically needed protection. Only the lower level sustained some minor damage from flooding.
Met-Tile roofing carries a 230+ mph wind uplift rating and proved more than a match for Ike’s 110 mph wind speeds. As photos of the home show, the roof of the elevated structure came through the hurricane unscathed so that the only damage occurring was limited to the ground-level garage and storage areas.
Terry Holman, president of Met-Tile, was pleased but not surprised.
“Every time there is a major hurricane, as saddened
as we are by the losses, we are gratified to see proof
positive that Met-Tile is helping in some measure to
reduce the damage. From Hawaii to Florida to Grand
Cayman—and now from Texas—we have received many
reports over the years of Met-Tile roofs remaining
intact under the most punishing conditions,” he said.
“Met-Tile has lived up to its 230-mph wind uplift test
rating in real-life conditions, showing that there are
options available to homeowners to help protect their
investments.”
Gandhi’s house features a Met-Tile roof in a bright
Coral Blue finish. The beachfront residence, constructed
on pilings, has four stories—including a seven-car
garage at the ground level, two full stories of living
space, guest quarters with balcony, and a small lookout
room surrounded by a 300 sq. ft. widow’s walk at the
top. Large balconies and patios help take full advantage
of the view, and a 100-ft long walkway provides direct
beach access.
Gandhi was designer and general contractor for the
project. The roofing contractor was Loredo Roofing
Company, Houston, TX. Paul Gavranovic (Houston) was the
manufacturer’s rep and roofing consultant.
Gandhi had previously used Met-Tile on a La Quinta
Inn he built in Galveston in 2004. It, too, was a
Hurricane Ike survivor. Gandhi said the hotel's
roof—just like his roof at home—sustained no visible
damage. |
