Patrick G. Giblin

Experience

Since joining WJE in 2011, Patrick Giblin's work has been focused primarily on the investigation/assessment, testing, design, and construction of roofing (low-slope and steep-slope) and waterproofing systems. He has experience working with various materials, including built-up, modified bitumen, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO), ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), hot-rubberized asphalt, slate, cedar shakes and shingles, architectural and structural sheet metal, and asphalt composite shingles.

 

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

Water Leakage Investigation

• 933 West Van Buren - Chicago, IL: Roof and penthouse leak investigation at mid-rise condominium building
• Dearborn Tower - Chicago, IL: Solarium and roof leak investigation at high-rise condominium building
• 1920 North Maud - Chicago, IL: Terrace roof and door leak investigation at multifamily townhouse-style condominium complex
• 2040 North Mohawk - Chicago, IL: Copper mansard, roof, and building wall leak investigation at three-story, single-family residence

 

Roofing and Waterproofing

• Willis Tower - Chicago, IL: Roofing replacement design and construction administration of modified bitumen roofing systems at various roof areas
• Tribune Tower - Chicago, IL: Modified bitumen roofing system replacement design and construction observations at various roof areas
• Old Chicago Post Office - IL: Roofing replacement design and construction observations of a hot-rubberized asphalt inverted roof assembly and modified bitumen roofing systems at all roof areas, and electronic leak detection at the plaza
• Bankers Life Fieldhouse - Indianapolis, IN: Roofing replacement design and construction observations of PVC roofing systems at all roof areas of a basketball arena that is home to NBA and WNBA teams
• Victory Field - Indianapolis, IN: Roofing replacement design of PVC roofing systems at all roof areas of a baseball stadium that is home to a Minor League baseball team
• 300 South Riverside Plaza - Chicago, IL: Roofing replacement design and construction administration of a hot-rubberized asphalt inverted roofing membrane assembly at the main roof; electronic leak detection at the plaza level
• Duke University, Duke Memorial Chapel - Durham, NC: Roofing replacement design and construction observations of lead-coated copper and PVC roofing systems at all roof areas
• Indiana War Memorial - Indianapolis: Roofing replacement design and construction observations of a lead coated copper sheet metal roofing system on mid-rise monument structure
• King-Bruwaert House - Burr Ridge, IL: Roofing replacement design of a slate roofing system at a low-rise independent and assisted living facility
• Solorio Academy - Chicago, IL: Investigation and waterproofing repair design and construction observations of a hot-rubberized asphalt waterproofing system at the front entry plaza of a high school
• University of Iowa - Iowa City: Roofing system electronic leak detection and moisture scans at Petersen residence hall and the Children’s Hospital
• Iowa State University - Ames: Roofing system electronic leak detection and moisture scans at Buchanan residence hall and the Advanced Teaching and Research Building

 

Property Damage Assessments

• Various Projects: Commercial, industrial, multifamily, and single-family residential assessments of fire, wind, hail, and water intrusion damage

Professional Affiliations

International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC), Chicago Area Chapter Board of Directors (2020–Present)

Registrations

Registered Roof Consultant
Registered Roof Observer

Education

Robert Morris College
Associate in Applied Science, Computer Aided Drafting, 2004