St. Matthew's Episcopal Church

SITUATION

• St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas, needed sanctuary roofing improvements in coordination with a new solar panel installation. The 13,286-square-foot project required a roofing system that would provide durable weather protection and accommodate the church’s solar energy infrastructure.

• PAX Services Group worked with church representatives and the solar contractor to align the roofing work with installation needs while accommodating an active church campus.

CHALLENGES

• The project required careful scheduling to minimize disruption to church activities while meeting a demanding completion timeline. Roof removal activities created potential noise disturbances, and construction required a coordinated site safety plan.

• Roofing and solar installation were closely connected. The solar contractor needed completed roof areas before installation could proceed, making the sequence of work essential to maintaining progress across both scopes.

• Clear communication with church representatives and the solar contractor was necessary to coordinate access, schedules, and work areas throughout construction.

SOLUTIONS AND RESULTS

• PAX developed a site safety plan and scheduled early morning roof removal activities to reduce disruption to church operations. A phased approach prioritized the upper roof sections, allowing the solar contractor to begin installation while roofing work continued elsewhere.
• Close collaboration kept roofing and solar installation schedules aligned. By sequencing work and maintaining an efficient workflow, PAX completed the roofing project ahead of schedule and within budget.
• The completed roofing system provides durable protection for the sanctuary and supports the church’s new solar infrastructure. The project demonstrates the value of coordinated planning when roofing improvements and solar installation share a demanding schedule.