Bloom Roofing, Est. 1979

Case Study · Government

Roof Replacement for the
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

Bloom installed an adhered 80-mil PVC system across 34,161 square feet at the Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids. Working with National Archives staff, the project addressed roofing needs at a building containing irreplaceable historical collections.

Presidential museum

Building

Grand Rapids, MI

Location

34,161 sq ft

Roof area updated

Adhered 80-mil PVC

Roof system

About the Project

Exterior of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum with its fountain in Grand Rapids.
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids.

The Customer Requirement

The Museum holds irreplaceable historical collections, and its management sought a roofing solution that would keep those contents protected.

Bloom's Work

Bloom was selected after an interview process that considered experience, safety and PVC roofing work. Working with National Archives and Records Administration staff, Bloom installed a custom adhered 80-mil PVC system across 34,161 square feet.

The Documented Outcome

The general contractor described the installation as “the smoothest roof replacement installation seen by site management.” The Museum project led to Bloom's selection for the Ford Presidential Library.

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