Dogwood Festival Outdoor Mall

• Client Type: Commercial / Retail 
• Building Type: Multi-tenant Outdoor Shopping Center 
• Service Provided: Roof Replacement 
• Roof System: Fully Adhered Single-Ply Membrane 
• Location: Flowood, MS

Dogwood Festival Mall is one of the busiest retail centers in central Mississippi. With dozens of tenant businesses and daily shopper foot traffic, Independent Roofing was brought in to deliver a full roof replacement with minimal impact to store operations — and a system designed for long-term energy efficiency and visual consistency.

Challenge / Objective

The shopping center’s existing roof had aged beyond its lifespan, with multiple leaks and energy inefficiencies. Key challenges included:

• Completing the project without disrupting tenant business hours 
• Safely managing equipment and crew access around public walkways and storefronts 
• Coordinating access to individual tenant roof sections 
• Ensuring the final system maintained a clean visual appearance across all retail zones
  

Notable Features

• Zero retail disruption during installation 
• Visual consistency across multiple buildings 
• Reflective membrane for reduced cooling loads 
• Custom walkpads for maintenance traffic protection

Solution

Independent Roofing executed the project through phased scheduling and after-hours installation:

• Installed a fully adhered single-ply roofing system with enhanced reflectivity for improved energy performance 
• Fabricated and installed new edge metal and terminations across all tenant spaces 
• Worked in coordinated zones to minimize visibility and eliminate service interruptions 
• Integrated walkpad zones and drainage adjustments for long-term access and runoff management