The Station

The site’s SIM system’s design concept underwent several changes to its shape and boundaries throughout the project’s course, notably including a new heated pathway from the hall’s main entrance through the trees. Shepherd’s Hollow desired to see all of the covered exterior patios heated. This idea was ultimately scrapped in favor of patio heaters, which would provide greater comfort to guests standing under the pergolas on windy days. Legend’s engineering team updated drawings to accommodate the various other project changes as they arose. In the end, four M-8220 high-capacity manifold stations were installed into ground vaults to distribute heated water from the mechanical room to the 14,400 ft2 exterior areas. These manifolds were connected using 6,700 linear feet of 3/4” LegendFlex for the runs, which included 26 total loops that required an average flow rate of 3.5 gpm. Because of the high flow rate requirements, the M-8220 manifolds, which offers flow rates of 10 to 15 gpm per circuit, were an optimal choice to handle these runs. The tube runs were laid with the aid of Legend’s tube mounting rails, which kept the tube evenly spaced while it was fastened to the underlayment before paver stones were set. Legend’s team of experts was able to nimbly respond to all changes in project requirements, keeping the project’s timeline on track, with exceptions for state-mandated COVID-19 shutdowns that affected the entire crew. Shepherd’s Hollow officially opened The Station’s banquet hall and adjoining patio areas for various functions at the end of 2021. 4 | The Station at Shepherd’s Hollow © 2022 Legend Valve & Fitting, Inc.