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Chicago Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren had his finger prints all over the construction of U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
Nearly a decade later after the Minnesota Vikings state-of-the-art stadium opened, it's in need of repairs after a 2023 hailstorm caused damage to the roof. According to MPR News, "insurance will cover the costs to fix the ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene roof."
The Minnesota Sports Facilites Authority highlighted that "the damage does not present any danger to the public or impact the stadium’s structural integrity."
In renderings that were released for a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights and the city of Chicago, an ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) roof was proposed. There is several reasons for the material.
It allows "the stadium to host events year-round — from football games to concerts and conventions. An ETFE roof is a lightweight, transparent material that works like a glass roof, letting in natural light while protecting against the weather," according to a press release from Edward Peck Design that came out in March.
For those who haven't been to U.S. Bank Stadium, that ETFE material allows for natural sunlight to shine through the stadium, giving the stadium a unique look on game days.
SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles Rams and Chargers) and Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas Raiders) also utilize ETFE roofs, but if that material is breaking down 10 years later and needing a replacement, it might make the Bears think twice.
Chicago, Arlington Heights and Hammond are all in areas that will experience everything imaginable when it comes to the weather.
Before the Bears can worry about what material is used in a roof, the organization must decide where they are going to build a new stadium. In the team's most recent statement from Warren and chairman George McCaskey in early June, Hammond has taken a lead in this drawn-out situation.
“Yesterday, the Chicago Bears Board of Directors met and voted to advance our stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana, with the exact site to be selected. We believe a world-class stadium project in Hammond will transform the region, connecting Northwest Indiana to the South Side of Chicago through the Loop and across neighborhoods and suburbs stretching north of the city. It will bring Chicagoland together and deliver new opportunities to its residents and businesses.”
The Vikings need to have their roof repaired. Maybe the Bears will be in a similar situation if they can figure out where to build their new stadium.
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Nearly a decade later after the Minnesota Vikings state-of-the-art stadium opened, it's in need of repairs after a 2023 hailstorm caused damage to the roof. According to MPR News, "insurance will cover the costs to fix the ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene roof."
The Minnesota Sports Facilites Authority highlighted that "the damage does not present any danger to the public or impact the stadium’s structural integrity."
In renderings that were released for a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights and the city of Chicago, an ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) roof was proposed. There is several reasons for the material.
It allows "the stadium to host events year-round — from football games to concerts and conventions. An ETFE roof is a lightweight, transparent material that works like a glass roof, letting in natural light while protecting against the weather," according to a press release from Edward Peck Design that came out in March.
For those who haven't been to U.S. Bank Stadium, that ETFE material allows for natural sunlight to shine through the stadium, giving the stadium a unique look on game days.
SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles Rams and Chargers) and Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas Raiders) also utilize ETFE roofs, but if that material is breaking down 10 years later and needing a replacement, it might make the Bears think twice.
Chicago, Arlington Heights and Hammond are all in areas that will experience everything imaginable when it comes to the weather.
Before the Bears can worry about what material is used in a roof, the organization must decide where they are going to build a new stadium. In the team's most recent statement from Warren and chairman George McCaskey in early June, Hammond has taken a lead in this drawn-out situation.
“Yesterday, the Chicago Bears Board of Directors met and voted to advance our stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana, with the exact site to be selected. We believe a world-class stadium project in Hammond will transform the region, connecting Northwest Indiana to the South Side of Chicago through the Loop and across neighborhoods and suburbs stretching north of the city. It will bring Chicagoland together and deliver new opportunities to its residents and businesses.”
The Vikings need to have their roof repaired. Maybe the Bears will be in a similar situation if they can figure out where to build their new stadium.
Continue reading...
