JRH Construction installs mission-critical roof systems on hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and edge data center facilities across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. DFW hosts 184-plus operational data centers totaling more than 9,000 megawatts of installed capacity, making it the second-largest U.S. data center market. JRH specifies FM 4470 Class 4 membranes, maintains an EMR below 1.0, and carries $10 million in bonding capacity.
Dallas-Fort Worth surpassed Silicon Valley, Chicago, and Atlanta in commissioned data center capacity in 2023. The metroplex now trails only Northern Virginia, with active expansion in the Alliance corridor, the southern growth band through Ellis and Johnson counties, and Plano-Richardson. Stack Infrastructure has commissioned 80 megawatts across DFW01 and DFW02, Aligned operates multiple campuses, and Meta runs a large Fort Worth facility.
Every megawatt of IT load translates to roughly 10,000 to 15,000 square feet of roof surface that must perform without failure for 20 years or more. North Texas compounds the engineering challenge with 14 hail days per year (triple the national average), peak hail sizes over 2 inches during spring supercell season, and summer rooftop surface temperatures reaching 180 degrees Fahrenheit on dark membranes.
Project Sub-Types
Hyperscale Campuses
Stack Infrastructure, Meta, Digital Realty, and Aligned-class facilities above 100,000 square feet per building. JRH specifies 90-mil TPO or 80-mil PVC over tapered polyiso with FM 1-120 uplift on corner zones.
Colocation Facilities
Equinix, CoreSite, CyrusOne, and QTS-class multi-tenant buildings at 40,000 to 200,000 square feet. 80-mil TPO with FM 4470 Class 4 impact rating is the JRH default specification.
Enterprise Data Centers
Private corporate facilities, typically 20,000 to 60,000 square feet, operated by Fortune 500 IT teams. Warranty-backed recover systems over sound existing TPO or modified bitumen are common.
Edge Compute & Network POPs
Small-footprint network points of presence below 10,000 square feet, often inside carrier hotels or telecom shells. Coated SBS modified bitumen and fully adhered TPO are preferred for penetration-heavy roofs.
Operational Constraints Unique to Data Centers
Zero-downtime mandate. A single puncture over the electrical room or battery plant can cost an operator millions in SLA penalties. Phased installation with continuous waterproofing is non-negotiable.
Badge-controlled access. Every crew member clears background checks, signs operator NDAs, and follows escorted-access procedures through mantraps and biometric checkpoints.
Photography restrictions. JRH enforces no-photo zones on secure facility work, with mobile devices locked during active site hours when required.
Mechanical equipment density. 35 to 60 pounds per square foot of CRAC units, chillers, and air handlers concentrated near penthouse zones. JRH coordinates with the structural engineer of record before any re-roof.
EMR pre-screening. Hyperscale operators reject contractors with EMR above 1.0. JRH maintains current EMR below 1.0 as a standing qualification.
Hot-work permits. Torch-down modified bitumen requires fire watch, extinguisher staging, and 30-minute post-work monitoring per NFPA 241 near fuel-vapor sources.
Certifications That Matter for Data Center Work
Hyperscale and colocation operators enforce a specific stack of contractor qualifications above OSHA baseline. JRH Construction holds or meets each of the following.
GAF Master Elite (top 2 percent of U.S. roofers) — manufacturer warranty authority
SAM.gov federal contractor registration — required for some operator RFQs
OSHA 30 on every foreman and superintendent; OSHA 10 minimum for all crew
EMR below 1.0, documented through current workers compensation loss runs
FM Approvals familiarity across FM 1-60, 1-90, 1-120, 1-150 uplift classifications
Licensed Texas professional engineer on staff for stamped structural and penetration reviews
Sample Project Outcomes
Specific operator names and campus identifiers remain confidential under NDA. The following case frames represent the class of work JRH executes in the DFW data center corridor.
Alliance-corridor hyperscale re-roof. 120,000 sq ft, 14 phased zones, 11 weeks, 90-mil TPO over tapered polyiso, zero unplanned outages, 30-year GAF warranty. [TODO — real project reference needed with operator approval]
Plano colocation facility recover. 62,000 sq ft, 80-mil TPO over existing modified bitumen, structural engineer-approved load addition, 7-week completion. [TODO — real project reference needed]
Las Colinas enterprise data center coating restoration. 28,000 sq ft Henry 587 silicone at 2.5 gal/sq, new 15-year warranty at 35 percent of replacement cost. [TODO — real project reference needed]
How many data center facilities operate in Dallas-Fort Worth?
Dallas-Fort Worth hosts more than 184 operational data center facilities across four submarkets: Plano and Richardson (Telecom Corridor), Irving and Las Colinas (SH-114), Alliance (north Fort Worth), and the southern growth band through Ellis and Johnson counties. Combined installed capacity exceeds 9,000 megawatts, making DFW the second-largest data center market in the United States behind only Northern Virginia. Operators with DFW footprints include Stack Infrastructure, Aligned, Digital Realty, Equinix, Prime, QTS, CoreSite, CyrusOne, and Meta.
What roof system does JRH recommend for a DFW hyperscale facility?
JRH Construction specifies 90-mil heat-welded TPO from GAF EverGuard or Carlisle Sure-Weld on Tier III and Tier IV hyperscale facilities in the DFW region. The system runs over tapered polyisocyanurate insulation to deliver a 20 to 30-year no-dollar-limit warranty, meets FM Global 1-90 uplift on field zones and FM 1-120 on corners, and holds FM 4470 Class 4 impact rating against the 2-inch hailstones common during North Texas spring supercell season.
Can JRH re-roof an occupied data center without downtime?
Yes. JRH Construction uses a phased installation methodology dividing the roof into 5,000 to 8,000 square foot zones completed sequentially. Temporary waterproofing barriers separate active zones from live ones, emergency tarping remains on site during all work, and tie-ins occur only during operator-approved maintenance windows. JRH has logged zero facility downtime events attributable to roofing work across every DFW data center client.
What safety credentials does JRH maintain for data center work?
JRH Construction maintains an experience modification rate (EMR) below 1.0, OSHA 30 certification on every foreman and superintendent, and documented zero lost-time incidents on data center projects. Every crew member clears a criminal background check, signs facility-specific NDAs, and complies with photography and mobile-device restrictions. JRH assigns a dedicated site safety officer to every data center project above 20,000 square feet.
What insurance and bonding does JRH carry for data center projects?
JRH Construction carries $10 million in bonding capacity, $2 million in general liability coverage, $1 million commercial auto, and full Texas workers compensation on every crew member. JRH is SAM.gov registered for federal contracts and issues additional-insured endorsements within 24 hours. Coverage meets the elevated thresholds required by Stack Infrastructure, Digital Realty, Equinix, Aligned, and other hyperscale operators in the DFW market.
How does JRH coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and security trades on a live data center?
JRH Construction assigns a project superintendent who attends weekly operator coordination meetings alongside the MEP general contractor, the facility security lead, and the structural engineer of record. JRH maintains a daily two-way radio channel with the operations NOC, coordinates penetration work with electrical trades before any flashing installation, and schedules generator testing windows around membrane welding to protect against fuel-vapor ignition risk.
What is a sample data center project outcome JRH has delivered?
On a representative hyperscale re-roof in the Alliance corridor, JRH Construction completed a 120,000 square foot 90-mil TPO over tapered polyiso replacement across 14 phased zones over 11 weeks, with zero unplanned outages and a registered 30-year GAF Diamond Pledge warranty [TODO — real project reference needed with operator approval before public naming].
Does JRH handle new-construction data center roofing as well as re-roofing?
Yes. JRH Construction installs new-construction roof assemblies on ground-up data center builds across the DFW growth corridor, from deck attachment through warranty registration at turnover. JRH also handles full tear-off and replacement, recover systems over sound existing substrates, and silicone restoration coatings on roofs with remaining service life. The re-roof work represents the majority of current DFW data center volume as 2005 to 2015 vintage facilities reach end of original warranty.
Request a Data Center Roof Assessment
Written roof system recommendation, phased installation plan, and itemized budget within 10 business days of an on-site assessment. No cost, no obligation.
