At Maxim Roofing, we look beyond the original scope to find opportunities that can make a project do more. When Composite Advantage needed watertight curb caps, we identified an opportunity to add 44 prismatic dome skylights and bring natural daylight into its manufacturing facility.
They Asked For Curb Caps. We Saw An Opportunity For Daylight.
That Opportunity Became 44 Skylights
Sometimes a commercial roofing project presents an opportunity that isn’t obvious from the original request. The work may begin with one specific need, but paying attention to the building itself can reveal another way to improve the finished project.
That’s what happened with Composite Advantage. The large manufacturing facility had old HVAC equipment on the roof that was scheduled for demolition. They initially asked us for a price to install new curb caps and make the openings watertight.
As we walked through the facility, though, we noticed how dim and dark the space was. That observation led to a simple question: How would you like to have daylight?
That question changed the project’s focus.
A Dark Manufacturing Facility Revealed A Bigger Opportunity
Jeff, our president and CEO, inspected the facility and saw an opportunity beyond the original curb-cap work. He showed Composite Advantage the new skylights we offered through our manufacturer partnerships, including a prismatic dome design that could bring in natural light.
Rather than simply telling them that skylights could make the space brighter, Jeff showed them examples and explained the potential difference. That gave the company a way to consider the project beyond simply closing off the old HVAC openings.
The timing also made sense. The HVAC curbs were already being addressed, creating an opportunity to add something that could bring natural light into the facility while that work was underway.
Forty-Four Skylights Changed The Facility
Composite Advantage decided to move forward with the skylights. We installed 44 units, giving the facility the natural daylight it was lacking.
The difference was immediately noticeable.
Before the project, Jeff described the facility as dark and dim. Afterward, daylight lit up the space.
That kind of difference is hard to capture in a simple product description. The prismatic dome skylights weren’t just another item installed as part of the project. They changed the way the facility was lit.
The Result Was More Than Watertight Curbs
Composite Advantage came to us with a specific need: address the rooftop openings left behind by old HVAC equipment and make them watertight. We met that need, but we also paid attention to what was happening inside the facility.
That led to a conversation about daylight that might never have happened otherwise.
For us, that’s part of looking at a roofing project as a whole. Sometimes the original request is only the starting point for identifying what could make the finished project more useful.
Sometimes The Best Solution Starts With Looking Around
A project doesn’t always stay exactly where it begins.
Composite Advantage initially needed curb caps and watertight protection after removing the old rooftop HVAC equipment. By inspecting the facility closely, we identified an opportunity to bring natural daylight into the manufacturing space.
The result was 44 prismatic dome skylights and a facility that went from dark and dim to bright with daylight.
Are you planning a commercial roofing project in Dayton, OH, and want a contractor who will look beyond the immediate request? Contact Maxim Roofing today for a free estimate. We may see an opportunity that makes your project do more for your facility.
Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Skylights With Maxim Roofing
When we recommend a commercial skylight, we look at more than the product itself. These questions explain how we approach opportunities like the one at Composite Advantage.
How do you determine when skylights make sense for a commercial facility?
A: We look at the facility and the circumstances surrounding the project. At Composite Advantage, noticing how dark the manufacturing space was helped us identify an opportunity to introduce natural daylight.
Why do you look beyond a customer’s original request?
A: The first request doesn’t always reveal every opportunity available. Composite Advantage initially needed curb caps after removing old HVAC equipment, but we saw that the work could also create an opportunity to bring daylight into the facility.
Why do you show customers examples of products before they decide?
A: We want customers to understand what a product could do for their facility. With Composite Advantage, Jeff showed examples of the prismatic dome skylights so they could see the potential for significantly more daylight before choosing that approach.