Client
Christ the King Church
Community Church
Project Type(s)
Commercial Roof Replacement
Commercial Shingle Roofing
EPDM Single-Ply Roofing
Location
Houtzdale, Pennyslvania
Project Overview
RTG Solutions completed a commercial church roof replacement for Christ the King Church in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania. The scope covered 17,500 square feet across two roof types: 14,700 SF of steep-slope asphalt shingles and 2,800 SF of low-slope roofing rebuilt as a fully adhered 60-mil EPDM system. Select areas of roof sheathing were replaced where needed, and the low-slope assembly was strengthened with mechanically fastened cover board prior to the new membrane installation.
This project was built for predictable leak resistance, rather than short-term patching. On important community facilities like churches, we have found that the main failure rarely starts in the open field of the roof. It frequently starts at the transitions, terminations, and edges where materials meet and movement happens. Our team at RTG emphasized clean substrate preparation, disciplined attachment, and a closeout that could stand up to inspection, including a 20-year NDL warranty on the low-slope EPDM section.
Location
Houtzdale is a historic borough located in Central Pennsylvania, where roofs are exposed to freeze-thaw cycling, wind-driven rain, and large seasonal temperature swings. We have seen those conditions seriously punish flashings and transitions and will often expose any weak detailing quickly. For property owners and facility stakeholders in this part of Pennsylvania, we always say that a church roof replacement is less about “new” and more about reducing leak risk and avoiding recurring service calls.
If you or someone you know are searching for a commercial roofing company which is an expert on church work near Houtzdale, contact RTG Solutions today! We can handle steep-slope shingles and low-slope membrane work as one integrated system. We design and installs assemblies that stay watertight through the seasons and can be maintained without guesswork.
Roof System and Materials
This roof required two different systems, specifically selected by our team to match the geometry of the church. The steep-slope areas were re-roofed with brand new asphalt shingles, with selective roof deck repairs where the existing sheathing had degraded. For the low-slope section, our team removed the top layer of the existing membrane, installed cover board as a stable substrate, and then fully adhered a new 60-mil EPDM membrane for consistent attachment and long-term serviceability.
EPDM is a proven commercial low-slope roofing material when the goal is durable waterproofing with straightforward maintenance. Pairing it with cover board improves puncture resistance and creates a cleaner, more uniform surface for adhesion, which is critical at perimeters and terminations. The low-slope EPDM section was inspected and approved by RTG’s expert team for a 20-year NDL warranty, giving the church and its members peace of mind that the roof over their heads was safe and secure.
About the Client
Christ the King Church is a vital community facility in Houtzdale. It is a community gathering place and an important part of the fabric of the borough. The roof is not only vital to the design of this landmark, but also protects interior finishes, building systems, and occupied space where water intrusion becomes expensive quickly and impact heir ability to hold services. Like many churches across Central Pennsylvania, the building includes both steep-slope and low-slope roof sections, so a full replacement has to treat the roof as one waterproofing envelope rather than separate surfaces. At RTG Solutions, we approached the project with a defined scope, clean installation practices, and an inspection-ready closeout designed for predictable long-term performance.
Project Scope
- Replace 14,700 SF of steep-slope asphalt shingle roofing
- Perform selective roof deck sheathing replacement where needed
- Remove the top layer of the existing low-slope membrane (2,800 SF)
- Mechanically fasten cover board to strengthen the low-slope substrate
- Install a new 60-mil EPDM membrane as a fully adhered system
- Complete terminations and tie-ins required for watertight closeout and warranty inspection
- Final inspection and approval for a 20-year NDL warranty on the low-slope EPDM section
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Quality and Compliance
A full commercial roof replacement only pays off if the details reduce future service calls. This Christ the King Church re-roof combined steep-slope shingle work with low-slope EPDM installation, with the low-slope section qualifying for a 20-year NDL warranty after inspection. The highlights below reflect the practical choices that turn a “new roof” into a roof you can rely on.
Two-System Roof Delivered In One Project
Steep-slope shingles and low-slope membrane were treated as one integrated waterproofing system, with transitions and terminations handled to reduce the failure points that typically show up after a re-roof.
Stable Substrate Under the EPDM Membrane
Mechanically fastened cover board provided a consistent, impact-resistant base before the new 60-mil EPDM was fully adhered, improving durability and long-term serviceability.
Inspection-Backed Closeout
The low-slope EPDM section was inspected and approved for a 20-year NDL warranty, creating a clear quality benchmark and a practical baseline for future maintenance planning.
