ripley`s shark roof - Flynn Group of Companies

RIPLEY’S SHARK ROOF
PRODUCT: Soprema
ARCHITECT: B+H Architects
CLIENT: Ripley’s Aquarium Canada
LOCATION: Toronto, ON
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Ripley’s Aquarium Canada
project overview
Photo credit: Jimmy Wu
Resting on top of Canada’s largest indoor aquarium (Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada) boasting some 16,000 marine animals and 5.7 million litres of
water, sits an intricate and visually striking roof system installed by Flynn Canada Ltd.
Installed above an inverted 2-ply modifi ed bituminous roof system are roughly 17,000 four foot square custom concrete patio slabs, each stone
having a weight of approximately 110 pounds. Amongst the 17,000 slabs (the majority being LEED approved solar white slab,) are the two iconic
190 foot long sharks made from using low contrast charcoal coloured slabs.
Pairing Flynn’s installation expertise with B+H’s design, we were able to provide a superior and unique roofi ng system that succeeded multiple
performance and aesthetic goals that were set forth on this project. Using custom 2-1/2” thick patio slabs has provided excellent protection for
the roofs membrane from falling ice caused by the high altitude of the CN Tower in the winter. The roof system also achieved a LEED credit for
exceeding the necessary solar refl ective index (SRI) value, and obtained a platinum roof warranty for a period of 20 years. The patio slab sharkdesign provides large and distinct signage visible to guests of the CN Tower, businesses in adjacent high-rise buildings, and passengers landing
at the Billy Bishop Airport in downtown Toronto. This project has been deemed a great success for Flynn Canada as it has provided the aquarium
with a fi nal product that will not only attract attention for a lifetime, but will also protect it for the many years to come.
Flynn Canada Ltd. is Canada’s leading building envelope trade contractor. For over 30 years we have been providing quality contracting
services in the institutional, commercial, and industrial construction marketplace.
Flynn Canada strives to be the trade contractor of choice. Selected for our safety culture, client relationships, operational excellence and
innovative practices. We will always be self-sustaining, profitable and ethical, consistently meeting or exceeding our client expectations as
well as providing security and personal growth opportunities for our employees.
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