City Plaza Apartments

City Plaza Apartments, a 37,000-square-foot multi-family community in Garden Grove, California, was facing a familiar but urgent issue. The existing roof system had aged past its serviceable life, and years of direct sun exposure and climate conditions had degraded the membrane, leaving the property susceptible to leaks, accelerated deterioration, and rising operating costs. Following a no-cost roof inspection by Highland's Southern California team, the recommendation was clear: a RainShield® UV Reflective Roofing System finished with high-performance GM-2W elastomeric reflective surfacing. The system delivers fully adhered, seamless waterproofing that eliminates the miles of seams found in panelized systems, while the highly reflective surfacing lowers peak rooftop temperatures, reduces HVAC demand, and shields the underlying membrane from premature UV degradation.

Because City Plaza Apartments is a multi-story residential community, fall protection and worksite safety were the most critical execution considerations on the project. Highland's production team developed and executed a comprehensive site-specific safety plan, including a full tie-off protocol for every crew member. A four-person crew completed the installation over a two-week window, on a schedule designed to minimize disruption to residents. City Plaza Apartments received a reflective roofing system, completed on schedule, on budget, and backed by a 10-year manufacturer warranty — all without the disruption, debris, or expense of a full tear-off and replacement.