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The clear solutionThe clear solutionto the clear height problem to the clear height problem

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Functionally Obsolete

The cost effective solution

Modern and Efficient

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IntroductionIntroduction

The ROOFLIFTERS Solution

Who We AreWho We AreROOFLIFTERS is a contracting firm specializing in hydraulically raising the roof of low clear height industrial and commercial buildings for as low as $15.00 / SF turnkey.

How We Can Help YouHow We Can Help YouBy lifting the roof, owners, contractors, and corporations across North America can transform existing functionally obsolete buildings into modern facilities. By providing the combined services of a design-build company, general contractor, and a roof lifting contractor, ROOFLIFTERS is able to maximize cost savings for its clients.

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ApplicationsApplications

Renovate, Redevelop, Reposition

Buildings for leaseBuildings for lease Market at higher clear heights and higher lease rates.

Buildings for saleBuildings for sale Increase the desirability of more product to potential buyers as you can now convert

these low height buildings.

Developer / InvestorsDeveloper / Investors Purchase a property or portfolio, raise the roof and increase lease rates, sale prices, and

profits while improving the value of your asset.

Business Relocations / ExpansionsBusiness Relocations / Expansions Instead of spending months looking for ideal scenario’s, raise the roof on your existing

facility. Or convert a facility that doesn’t require relocation from a logistics friendly area.

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New Construction vs ROOFLIFTERSNew Construction vs ROOFLIFTERS

Minimal new constructionMinimal new construction, which eliminates extensive planning, site plan and zoning approvals, and a lengthy period before a new building or roof can be utilized.

Limited expensesLimited expenses and downtime compared to relocating which often requires the purchase of suitable real estate, establishing a new local labor force, and expenses of moving inventory, machinery, and personnel.

Limited new material costsLimited new material costs. The existing roof structure and framework is utilized. Existing lighting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, sprinkler, and other ceiling systems remain intact, and rise with the roof.

No new landNo new land is needed, which is often unavailable in highly desirable urban industrial markets.

No heavy constructionNo heavy construction is needed - eliminating excavation and costs of new foundations in almost all cases.

Environmental issuesEnvironmental issues are reduced since the expansion is upward rather than outward. Very often roof lifting eliminates the need for environmental clean up.

Roof lifting is extremely fastRoof lifting is extremely fast compared to moving a company’s operation or demolishing and rebuilding a higher roof.

Roof lifting is very cost effective Roof lifting is very cost effective when compared to new construction – usually coming in any where from 25% to 50% of the cost of building new.

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From Obsolete to FunctionalFrom Obsolete to Functional

Planters Peanuts Distribution Center

Lifted from 16’ to 32’

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The CribPost SystemThe CribPost System

The CribPost System is best described as a series of temporary hydraulic shoring posts that can be continuously extended with the intent to lift a roof to a higher elevation.

Main FeaturesMain Features

CribPosts can be extended to any desired elevation.

CribPosts can be clustered to obtain higher lifting capacities.

The roof is monitored by laser instruments to maintain close tolerances.

Lateral stability is maintained and adjusted through ROOFLIFTERS’ unique guying system.

The entire roof can be lifted in a single section using ROOFLIFTERS’ multi-point synchronization system.

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Case Study: Albertsons / Jewel FoodCase Study: Albertsons / Jewel Food

Albertsons/Jewel Food StoresAlbertsons/Jewel Food StoresDry Grocery Expansion

Melrose Park, Illinois

Company required increased warehouse

and distribution space.

A new suburban location would be disruptive to logistics and labor force.

Land locked site in Melrose Park with limited expansion area.

Economics of building new and abandoning site was not feasible.

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Case Study: Albertsons / Jewel FoodCase Study: Albertsons / Jewel Food

Albertsons/Jewel Food Stores (cont.)Albertsons/Jewel Food Stores (cont.) A six phase roof raising plan was developed for the existing

620,000 square foot facility.

The roof was raised 20 feet from 18’ to 38’ clear.

A new 156,000 square foot building expansion was completed in addition to lifting the existing roof.

Updated all building systemsand added mechanized material handling features.

Roof raising and expansionincreased capacity by morethan 18 million cubic feet.

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Case Study: Alberto CulverCase Study: Alberto Culver

Alberto-CulverAlberto-Culver Research & Development Lab

Melrose Park, Illinois

Land locked site.

Underutilized existing single-story, 21,000 square foot warehouse.

The roof was raised 22’ to allow for two new floors.

Transformed a single story 21,000 square foot building into a 3-Story, 63,000 square foot building.

The interior was built out for a R&D lab, offices, test kitchen and a salon.

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IncludedN/AN/ANew Development charges

IncludedIncludedN/ANew steel deck

$ 65.00 to $70.00$ 26.00 to $28.00$ 15.00 to $18.00Cost per Square Foot

IncludedIncludedIncludedGeneral Conditions

IncludedIncludedIncludedPerimeter cladding

IncludedIncludedIncludedMasonry

IncludedIncludedIncludedSprinklers

IncludedIncludedIncludedElectrical / Lighting

IncludedIncludedIncludedMechanical HVAC

IncludedIncludedIncludedRoofing: new (cap flashing)

IncludedIncludedIncludedRoofing: demo

IncludedIncludedIncludedNew steel columns

N/AIncludedN/ARework steel joists

N/AN/AIncludedLift the roof

N/AIncludedIncludedDemolition

New

Construction

Demo Roof

& RebuildRoof Lifting

Budget ComparisonBudget Comparison

Analysis for a typical 100,000 SF industrial building. Increase clear height by 12 feet.

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Notable Projects & ClientsNotable Projects & Clients

Spokane, Washington

Mt. Kisco, New York

Miami, Florida

Solon, Ohio

Toronto, Ontario

Roseau, Minnesota

Rochester, NY

Lincoln, Nebraska

Chicago, Illinois

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Seattle, Washington

Simcoe, Ontario

London, Ontario

Jersey City, New Jersey

Atlanta, Georgia

Detroit, Michigan

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Landover, Maryland

Cleveland, Ohio

Chicago, Illinois

Des, Moines, Iowa

LOCATIONLOCATION

22 ft.8 ft.32,000RetailFuture Shop

22 ft.4 ft.27,000RetailOffice Depot

20 ft.9 ft.25,000TheaterCobb Theaters

32 ft.12 ft.10,000ManufacturingL’Oreal

32 ft.16 ft.73,000DistributionPlanters Peanuts

24 ft.6 ft.33,000ManufacturingPolaris

22 ft.6 ft93,000RetailBJ’s Wholesale

22 ft.6 ft.32,000RetailLinens N Things

28 ft.6 ft.35,000WarehouseU-Stor-It

58 ft.8 ft.37,000OfficeWachovia Bank

50 ft.20 ft.32,000ManufacturingDelta Marine

26 ft.8 ft.53,000DistributionSimcoe Leaf

20 ft.4 ft.75,000RetailZellers

24 ft.6 ft.180,000PrintingNew York Daily News

20 ft.7 ft.45,000RetailSports Authority

30 ft.15 ft.307,000WarehouseGeneral Motors

38 ft.20 ft.143,000WarehouseSprings Industries

33 ft.13 ft.336,000WarehouseSafeway

20 ft.4 ft.370,000ManufacturingFord Motor Company

38 ft.20 ft.620,000DistributionAlbertsons

21 ft.5 ft.50,000RetailHome Depot

NEW CLEARNEW CLEAR

HEIGHTHEIGHT

HEIGHTHEIGHT

LIFTEDLIFTED

ROOFROOF

SIZESIZEBUILDING TYPEBUILDING TYPECLIENTCLIENT

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