Project:

Private Residence, Boca Grande

Location: Boca Grande, Florida
Facility End Use: Private Residence
Completion Date: 2002
Follansbee Product: TCS II®

When Hurricane Charley stormed the Florida coast in 2004, it packed winds of up to 145 mph over several hours. This residence in Boca Grande, Florida was less than 10-15 miles north of the eye of the storm. While many homes in the area were left with missing shingles or no roof at all, this residence's Follansbee metal roof held up against the severe battering, sustaining zero damage.

Although the TCS II roof was chosen for its obvious performance and functionality, it was also specified for its aesthetic qualities. The beauty of the metal provides a distinctive, contemporary look that contributes to the home's stunning exterior, offering a uniquely attractive, yet durable and long-lasting roofing solution.

Follansbee roofs offer superior corrosion resistance and wind uplift resistance, even in the harshest conditions. The traditional double-lock, standing seam, concealed fastener panel is a proven method of application used in areas prone to high winds and hurricanes. To date, TCS II has surpassed an astounding 15,000 hours in a salt-spray chamber with no signs of red rust.

Follansbee's TCS II, an architectural stainless steel, is coated with Follansbee's patented ZT® (zinc/tin) alloy. The ZT alloy coating on TCS II is reactive to oxygen, forming an attractive gray surface oxide with exposure to the environment. TCS II provides enhanced corrosion resistance, formability, solderability and durability. The highly versatile TCS II can be tailored into a variety of design forms, from the traditional standing seam roof to a vertical wall, barrel applications, shingles and customized sections in flat or spherical shapes. TCS II is solderable and virtually maintenance-free.

Architect: CUH2A (Princeton, New Jersey)
Installer: Dewey-Noller Builders (Sarasota, Florida)