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Thinking Above the Box (or…Raising the Roof!)
Sometimes, the best way to add value isn’t expanding the footprint — it’s simply raising what’s already there. Whether the improvement is made by the current owner/landlord or a future buyer/tenant, increasing clear height can completely transform the property’s
Existing roof raised 13ft to 33ft. No demolition required
Instead of tearing down these "obsolete" buildings, we raise the roof. When you're looking at industrial real estate 12 to 16-foot clear heights used to be the norm. Today, they're usually a dealbreaker. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁? •
Unlock Hidden Value in Low Clear Height Buildings
Unlock Hidden Value in Low Clear Height Buildings Do you have a warehouse or industrial property with a low clear height available for sale or lease? Don't let that limit your buyer or tenant pool! Instead of focusing on
Raise the Roof, Boost The Value
The Aurora Foods building in Toronto, Canada, just after the roof was raised from 18 feet to 40 feet. This more than doubled the cubic space of the 100,000-square-foot facility Increasing clear heights in industrial properties can make older
What’s Old Is New Again
A well-placed conversion can bring financial returns for a storage operator. This article originally appeared in SSA and can be read here Source: SSA, Laura Fries As brick-and-mortar businesses continue to adapt and move online, insiders see
Does ceiling height matter in real estate?
Can ceiling height affect property value and business profitability? Source: Colorado Biz, Glen Weinberg There are many studies that say height correlates with success and therefore earnings potential. Is this actually true for success in real estate?
One of the reasons companies are moving is they’re looking for modern buildings elsewhere, with greater height underneath the joists. If we can persuade a company to raise the roof to allow for more warehousing space, so they don’t need to relocate outside Toronto, then we’ve saved jobs and taxes.
When we’re working with an incumbent building, height restrictions can sometimes prevent us from utilizing the full capabilities of our equipment. Finally there’s a way to avoid the capital costs of reconstruction or a new building.
We at Polaris were very amazed at the efficiency and dedication exhibited by your employees. This dedication contributed greatly to a successful project completed ahead of schedule. Rooflifters personnel were always concerned not only for the safety of their own employees but also were very attentive to Polaris employees who were in the area while all the preparation for the lift was taking place.
If we were to turn that whole building into rubble and start fresh, it would cost a whole lot more money than it’s costing to just raise the roof and fix it up. We’re just lifting the roof and adding steel.
I was speaking with a real estate agent who was bemoaning the fact that he couldn’t sell an industrial building because of its low ceiling, …and one thing led to another.