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Topps Products, Inc. Attn: Arlan Koppel Dear Arlan: Well, your TOPPS SEAL SYSTEM works just perfectly ... As you know, we wanted to experience rains before commenting upon the entirety of your system; we were immediately impressed with the completely different impression Topps Seal gave our dining hall/meeting facility. The seven inches of rain that flooded areas in our region recently gave us the supreme test. For the first time since I am aware, our cafeteria was without roof leaks. The building was erected in 1965 and for years the roof has leaked constantly, apparently at seams and fasteners, despite many attempts to patch it up. Corrosion was beginning to take its toll and the entire roof looked so unsightly that something had to be done. Of prime consideration was the aesthetics. Our people decided the option of rubberizing it with Topps' system, maintaining it and avoiding roof replacement costs, made great sense compared to the waste and expense of total replacement. Our other options were to try again to patch it up then paint it with common water type acrylic paints, which can actually trigger rust, or to replace it. The unique option of the Topps system has definitely given us what we wanted. And the attractive finish beautifully blends the roof color with others in the surrounding area of the campus. The Benedictine College is a landmark institution, having been in existence for 140 years. We rely greatly upon the generosity of benefactors, and each of us consider ourselves guardians of the investments made by others. Suffice it to say we are rather careful when it comes to expenditures. I am pleased to tell you our decision to go with Topps is right in line with our philosophy. It has met our expectations, and has our recommendations. Sincerely, Dale Herrick
Director of Operations
