Central Maine Toyota, Waterville, Maine
Retrofit Team
Architect: George Parker Architect, Damariscotta, Maine
Metal Building Contractor: Peachey Builders, Augusta, Maine
Materials
A 1,920-square-foot showroom addition was added to an existing 15,000-squarefoot metal building. The existing building and showroom addition include new siding that displays the latest Toyota aesthetic.
The building is a deck frame with metal-stud curtainwalls. The walls are metal studs with DensGlass Sheathing and aluminum composite material (ACM) panels. The building is a mixture of pre-engineered systems and conventional elements.
Metal Building Manufacturer: VP
Sheathing Manufacturer: Georgia-Pacific
The Retroftit
Work occurred during the winter months, so protection from the elements was an ongoing effort. Disruption to the Toyota dealership’s operations had to be minimized. Constant coordination and communication helped maintain awareness of operations and construction activities.
Photo: VP