Destin Commons, Destin, Fla.
Retrofit Team
Architect: JPRA Architects, Farmington Hills, Mich.
Roofing Installer: Infinity Metal Systems, Lake City, Ga., (404) 361-0029
Roofing Distributor: Commercial Roofing Specialties, College Park, Ga.
Materials
PAC-CLAD roofing panels were specified on the original Destin Commons development in 2003 and continue to be the roofing material of choice for the high-end development. The Phase II expansion is clad with more than 30,000 square feet of Petersen Aluminum Corp.’s Snap-Clad 24-gauge, 16-inch-wide panels finished in three complementary colors—Arcadia Green, Slate Gray and Terra Cotta—all of which are PAC-CLAD Cool Colors. The panels were fabricated at Petersen’s Acworth, Ga., plant.
Although Destin Commons is located less than 1/2 mile from the Gulf of Mexico in a corrosive saltwater environment, steel was selected for the project versus aluminum because of budget constraints. Valspar, Petersen Aluminum’s partner since 1972, wrote a finish warranty on the steel application.
“It was a good job for us—probably one of the best we’ve done as far as workmanship,” says Ken Murray, owner of Infinity Metal Systems. “There were multiple buildings involved with various applications and complexities. We’re proud of it. There weren’t any issues or difficulties to overcome.” Infinity Metal Systems is a regular user of Petersen metal systems.
Roof Panels Manufacturer: Petersen Aluminum Corp.
Roofing Finish Manufacturer: Valspar
The Retrofit
The major expansion of Destin Commons further establishes its reputation as the premier open-air lifestyle center offering the best in shopping, dining and entertainment on Florida’s Emerald Coast. The Phase II expansion adds 100,000 square feet to the 500,000-square-foot family-oriented shopping environment. The complex looks more like a European village with its corner turrets, old-fashioned clock towers and fountain plazas. Destin Commons also includes 70,000 square feet of Class A office suites.