David C. Smith & Son, Inc.

Scope Of Work

This was a unique project performed for the researchers of the NIH Clinical Complex Center. The project involved converting an existing rooftop terrace into a usable basketball & volleyball court. The existing rooftop terrace was covered with elevated architectural pavers. All architectural pavers  in an approximate 3000 square foot area were removed and re-leveled. Additional pedestal supports were added to the underside of each architectural paver in order to increase the pavers structural integrity.  This was performed due to concerns surrounding the increased stress placed on the pavers due to increased use/demands of a playing surface. The pavers were covered with a  Sports Court Power Game athletic surfacing material.  Custom game lines were painted on the court surface for both basketball & volleyball play. Custom fencing and railing systems were designed, fabricated and installed in order to protect four critical existing facility structures: a glass enclosed utility chase; one mechanical redundancy loop enclosure, and two large mechanical exhaust louvers. This project also required the need for a new lighting design which consisted of five new wall pack lighting fixtures and the relocation of several existing pole lights. Smith & Son, Inc. supplied & installed all basketball & volleyball equipment for this project.  The construction team also designed, fabricated & installed custom protective padding and sound soak acoustical treaments for a set of exterior doors near the new court location.