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CoveR Me The restoration team involved in the Roundhouse renovation hopes to gain LEED gold certifcation for the project. The building is considered as one of the main contributing features to the recognition of Washington Park when it was designated in 2004 on the National Register of Historic Places. Installation of the Roundhouse roof "The shape of the structure made this a challenging installation project, but without a doubt this high-performance roof will serve the building for decades to come," says Mark T. Clark, Sr., chairman of Tolberts Roofng, an African-American owned corporation. "The multi-width slate product we installed is warranted for 50 years and can easily withstand the incredibly tough, diverse weather conditions we get in the Chicago area." Clark believes polymer roofs are ideal for renovation projects. "The successful completion of the Roundhouse project puts our company in the limelight for other historic renovation projects nationwide. We'll defnitely be recommending these products in the future. Our installation team was very comfortable installing the polymer slate tiles and the fnished look is outstanding. I've been recommending this product to everyone I speak with because I believe it has longterm benefts for both residential and commercial projects." Historical landmark The DuSable Museum of African American History is located in the historic Hyde Park area of Chicago at 740 East 56th Place (57th Street and South Cottage Grove Avenue) in Washington Park unites art, history and culture. Founded in 1961 by teacher and art historian Dr. Margaret Burroughs and other leading Chicago citizens, the DuSable Museum is one of the few independent institutions of its kind in the United States. Developed to preserve and interpret the experiences and achievements of people of African descent, it is dedicated to the collection, "The shape of the structure made this a challenging installation project, but without a doubt this high-performance roof will serve the building for decades to come." – Mark T. Clark, Sr., Chairman, Tolberts Roofng documentation, preservation and study of the history and culture of Africans and African Americans. The DuSable Museum is proud of its diverse holdings that number more than 15,000 pieces and include paintings, sculpture, print works and historical memorabilia. Special exhibitions, workshops and lectures are featured to highlight works by specifc artists, historic events or collections on loan from individuals or institutions. For more information on the museum, including its exhibits, performances and facilities, visit www. dusablemuseum.org. CCR Kathleen Ziprik is a public relations specialist for DaVinci Roofscapes, manufacturers of award-winning polymer slate and shake roofng tiles that are backed by a 50-year limited warranty and are 100 percent recyclable. DaVinci leads the industry in tile thickness, the tile width variety and the greatest selection of subtle earth-toned colors. Visit www.davinciroofscapes.com. 70 CommerCial ConstruCtion & renovation — September : OctOber 2013