Rebuilding the Superdome Roof, 5

The work of replacing the Superdome roof is progressing well. Do to the relatively good weather thus far the schedule seems secure. This can change, of course. At my last site visit, the lower ring had been completed full around the dome. The roofers “golden spike” had been placed! Since then, the deck replacement has past approximately 75% of the total. The process is well rehearsed. The new material comes in, is prepped and hauled to the top. At the same time, the old decking and roofing is removed, lowered to the Superdome floor and hauled off. The new roof system is spray-foam and the components are pumped to the roof directly from the drums on the floor.

Once the decking is complete and the spray-foam work is done, the coating will be applied. There is some talk of changing the color of the top coating to something other than white. This should not be a problem for the coating manufacturer, Neogard, so long as the decision is made with enough time for them to commence production.

There is a great deal of work taking place in the Superdome besides the roof replacement. The roofing work is simply the most visible from the outside. Since the Superdome is 35 years old, it was already scheduled for a remodeling and upgrade when the hurricane struck. I’m sure the public will be impressed with the work done this year.

Superdome Roof