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CANTON, Mass. - Sika Sarnafil has announced the winners of its 2008 Projects of the Year Competition. Twelve contractors were recognized for outstanding workmanship in completing a recent project utilizing a Sika Sarnafil thermoplastic membrane for roofing or waterproofing applications. A winner and two finalists were chosen from each of four different categories - Low Slope, Steep Slope, Waterproofing, and Sustainability.
More than 30 contractors from around the country submitted projects for evaluation in the annual competition. Entries were judged on project complexity, design uniqueness, project importance, craftsmanship, and creative problem solving. First place winners were awarded cash prizes and all finalists were presented with handsome recognition pieces.
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Taking second place in this grouping was Total Building Maintenance, Inc., of Chattanooga, Tenn., and third place went to Bloxsom Roofing & Siding Company of Traverse City, Michigan.
Bloom Roofing Systems, Inc., of Brighton, Mich., took first place in the Waterproofing class for their work at the H.H. Dow Academy, Ashman Court, in Midland, Mich. The company installed a Sika Sarnafil waterproofing system under a 10,000-square-foot courtyard and put an end to chronic leaking which had adversely affected facilities below-grade for years. Second place in this category went to SLR Roofing Systems, Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, and third place to Dryspace, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.