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Seaworld - Discovery Cove

Seaworld - Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida, was in desperate need to rethatch their iconic tropical roofs. The original thatch had warn thin and visible patches of deteriorization started to appear on the ridges and in the valleys. The roof was also a fire hazard as the fire retardant had leached out.

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amaZulu Materials:

  • Natural Palm Thatch
  • Cabana Mat
  • Eucalyptus Poles
  • Fire Retardand

Challenge:

The client wanted us to eliminate the old thatch, remove the wooden lattice, apply a new waterproofing membrane and then re-thatch the roof on top of a fresh lattice structure attached to the roof. The project was time sensitive, night shift only, staging of equipment needed to be assembled and cleared each day and the lush landscaping around the buildings could not be touched or damaged.

Strategy:

Plastic sheets acted as removal shoots from the roof to dumpsters to protect the landscaping. Fresh natural leaves were brought in each day and the team thatched under floodlight each night. The wooden lattice work presented surprises, but nothing amaZulu could not overcome.

Results:

The natural Palm Thatch looked thick, lush and inviting. The ridge, dormers and valleys were padded with extra leaves as this is the first place to wear. All dormers on the roof also received a new sheet of cabana mat which was sealed and secured with eucalyptus poles. Lastly, once the leaves had dried (about 4-5 weeks) after installation, our team went back to the project site and sprayed a fire retardant on the roofs to meet safety codes.

 

"Amazulu Inc. has been a great discovery for us here at SeaWorld Orlando. Though they are a new vendor to us they understand our "theme park" urgencies. They have come through with flying colors on all the tasks we have needed their expertise with. Their attention to detail and prompt action to our needs is truly second to none."

Carol McDaniel
SeaWorld


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