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July/August 2021

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REGUPOL is an industry leader in producing high-performance rink flooring that stands up to the elements and high-traffic activity. As the inventor, we've driven the technology of indoor sports surfacing for decades. We've got it covered — from the compressor area, ice resurfacer room, to offices, locker-rooms, classrooms, walkways and weight rooms we have your flooring needs taken care of. www.regupol.us Thayer Academy • Brantree, MA USICERINKS.COM JULY.AUGUST.2021 / 37 , Inspect gravity vents. , Check membrane roofing condition; log results. , Check built-up roofing (BUR) for blisters, ridges, buckles and surface scour- ing. Avoid stepping on blisters, ridges or buckles. , Check torch-on applications for flaws in laps. , Check metal roofs for loose screws, paint flaking, warping and seams pulling apart. , Check caulking, ensure unbroken seam, re-caulk as necessary. , Check inverted roofs for displaced bal- last, condition of scuppers, and condition of filter fabric. , Check concrete tile applications for ice damming; inspect for loose tiles. INTERIORS o Most facilities have a yearly painting regimen for the interior walls. Typically, on an annual basis a facility will touch-up heavy traffic areas like the dressing rooms and hallways. Every 7-10 years consider a facility-wide painting project and also changing color schemes. o Ceilings; replace stained acoustic tiles (most likely from roof or water pipe leaks). o Rubber flooring in high traffic areas like the players' benches and entrance gates should be inspected for wear. Some will pull up the matting in the players' benches and clean underneath. o Waxed floors can be stripped and refinished. The rest of the year they can simply be cleaned and buffed to maintain the finish. o Interior doors should be treated like the exterior doors. SERVICES HVAC air handling units, dehumidifi- ers, boilers (for heating systems, not hot water tanks), furnaces and refrigeration systems should be annually serviced by

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