A reroofing project threatened the horses, riders, and daily operations of a premier equestrian facility. TuffWrap kept the dust out and the lessons going.
When a premier boarding and training equestrian facility in Colorado needed a new roof, the priority wasn’t just the building. People and horses were inside every day, and dust, debris, and weather coming through an open roof deck posed a real risk to both. The facility also needed to stay open throughout construction, with lessons, horse care, and business operations carrying on as usual.
The Challenge: Reroof a Working Equestrian Facility Without Disrupting It
Equestrian centers need clean air and calm conditions for animals and riders alike. The facility needed a solution that could:
- Protect people and horses from dust, debris, and weather during the reroofing
- Cover a 75×200 ft. indoor arena and a main barn with 26 horse stalls, wash stalls, a tack room, and an office
- Keep fire sprinklers fully functional throughout the project
- Allow lessons, horse care, and business operations to continue
The Solution: SmartSeam® Suspended Cover
TuffWrap installed its SmartSeam® Suspended Cover beneath the roof deck to protect the indoor arena and main barn. SmartSeam® is the only 100% code-compliant temporary ceiling construction barrier designed for installation below fire sprinklers, which allows a facility to stay operational during construction.
The product is flame-resistant and features a heat-reactive seam made up of 6′ x 5′ panels that open quickly in a fire so the sprinklers can activate. A protective dust cap adds further protection against dust and debris. It’s made from durable four-ply polyethylene with a diagonal and perpendicular scrim design for superior tear strength and puncture resistance. SmartSeam® meets the International Building Code, FM Approvals, International Residential Code, and International Fire Code.
The Result: Operations Continued Without Interruption
The temporary ceiling let roofing work take place during off-hours, so daily lessons, horse care, and business operations carried on uninterrupted. SmartSeam® kept the facility clean and safe while keeping the fire sprinklers fully functional, maintaining compliance with safety standards from start to finish.
TuffWrap successfully mitigated dust and debris and protected the center’s people, horses, and property.
Why This Matters for Equestrian and Commercial Facilities
Animals can’t be moved out of the way of a construction project, and neither can a business that depends on daily activity. TuffWrap’s SmartSeam® Suspended Cover gives equestrian centers and other occupied commercial facilities a code-compliant way to reroof without closing, compromising sprinkler protection, or putting the people and animals inside at risk.
