Curtis High School Staten Island – Roofs

client New York City School Construction Authority
school Curtis High School (Staten Island)
description Roof Replacement
Location 105 Hamilton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301

Curtis High School Staten Island – Roofs

Army Construction LLC was engaged by the New York City School Construction Authority to perform a comprehensive building envelope and infrastructure restoration at Curtis High School, one of Staten Islands landmark educational facilities. The project encompassed multiple buildings on campusincluding the Main Building (1902), Auditorium/Library (1926), Gymnasium (1956), Natatorium (1936), Classroom Building (1923), and Cafeteria (1964)requiring detailed coordination across various roofing systems, masonry faades, and mechanical components. The work was carefully phased to maintain full school operations during construction, ensuring safety and minimal disruption to the learning environment. This multi-roof, multi-building project addressed structural deterioration, water infiltration, and outdated materials through a full system upgrade of roofing, parapets, and window assemblies.

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Scope of Work

Roof Restoration and Replacement

Complete **roof removal and replacement** across six building sections with varying roof systems, including:
- **BUR (Built-Up Roofing)** on the Classroom, Natatorium, and Gymnasium Buildings.
- **Barrett System** on the Cafeteria Building.
- **Soprema Roofing System** on selected areas requiring enhanced waterproofing performance.
- **Standing Seam Metal Roofing** on the Auditorium/Library Building for historic architectural compatibility.
Installation of **fluid-applied membranes**, new vapor barriers, and upgraded insulation assemblies for improved energy performance.
Restoration and replacement of **roof drains, flashings, and terminations** with stainless steel components for long-term durability.
Reconstruction of parapet coping and installation of new **copper battens, fascia flashing, and edge metal systems** to ensure watertight transitions between roof levels.

Technical Highlights

Roof Systems:: BUR, Barrett, Soprema, and Metal Roofs per SCA design standards.
Flashings:: Stainless steel, copper, and fluid-applied membranes with double-sealed terminations.
Historic Restoration:: Preservation of Copper Cupola an architectural features dating back to 1902.
Drainage:: Redesigned scupper and overflow systems for efficient stormwater management.

Project Outcome

This project revitalized one of Staten Islands oldest and most architecturally significant schools, enhancing its **waterproofing integrity, appearance, and longevity**.

Through meticulous coordination between roofing, masonry, and mechanical trades, Army Construction LLC successfully delivered a **comprehensive roof rehabilitation** that ensures the buildings continued performance for decades to come.

The restored envelope now provides enhanced protection from water infiltration, improved thermal efficiency, and preservation of the schools historic characterall while maintaining uninterrupted school operations and achieving **SCAs high standards** for quality, safety, and performance.