Synthetic Slate Roof Tops Largest SCHEELS Store

The biggest SCHEELS sporting goods store in the nation is now open in Texas. Just like the Lone Star state itself, the store is BIG. The size of 6 football fields, this world’s largest sports store needs a hard-working, low-maintenance roof to cover its 331,000 square feet. That’s why Bellaforté Slate synthetic roofing from DaVinci Roofscapes was chosen for the project.

Amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, SCHEELS had its grand opening at Grandscape in The Colony, Texas, in May of 2020.

The impressive store has more than 85 specialty shops inside. You’ll find top-name sporting goods, clothing, shoes, and much more. Inside The Colony SCHEELS, you can ride the 65-foot Ferris wheel, spend time playing arcade games, grab lunch at Ginna’s Café or visit the Dallas Cowboys Fan Shop.

“Historically, concrete roof tiles had been used on other projects,” says Tiffaney Triepke, AIA with R.L. Engebretson. “However, we examined the benefits of synthetic roof tiles and were pleased. Their lightweight nature, quicker installation and lower maintenance are very impressive.”

R.L. Engebretson has been involved in the design of several SCHEELS stores over the years. “We saw a cost benefit to using the Bellaforté Slate product,” says Triepke. “Once we decided to use this synthetic slate tile, we requested a special color blend for The Colony SCHEELS store. We were able to combine 70 percent of the Castle Gray color with 30 percent of the Smokey Gray color. That gave us the exact blend we wanted for the roof. Now that we’ve found this winning color combination and Bellaforté Slate product, it will become a roofing standard for all SCHEELS stores moving forward.”

Fire- and impact-resistant, Bellaforté Slates are the perfect addition to SCHEELS stores. Each tile is constructed of a composite material made of virgin resins, UV and thermal stabilizers. In addition, the tiles are made with a specialized fire retardant. The result is a state-of-the-art synthetic slate tile.

With the Bellaforté Slate tiles, SCHEELS stores will always have a perfect roof overhead. The composite roofing resists severe weather and fading. It also resists rotting, cracking and pests. Each tile is modeled after natural slate pieces. Bellaforté synthetic roofing is Class A fire rated and Class 4 impact rated, and the product is also certified by the Texas Department of Insurance.

TEAM

Architect: R.L. Engebretson, West Fargo, North Dakota, rleco.com

MATERIALS

Synthetic Slate: Bellaforté Slate, DaVinci Roofscapes, davinciroofscapes.com