Romtec often supplies structures for scenic trails and walking paths, and recently, Romtec supplied a restroom structure for the Palisades Restroom Project on Lake Arrowhead in California. Lake Arrowhead is located northeast of San Bernardino and nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest.
Described by the Lake Arrowhead website as a “stunningly beautiful, cozy and quaint mountain resort paradise, Lake Arrowhead features countless outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, backpacking, bicycling, water and snow skiing, fishing, and much more” (“Lake Arrowhead – California”, 2019). The natural beauty of the area draws in tourists who come to relax, enjoy the beauty, and engage with the outdoors. Trails surround the lake, and the Arrowhead Lake Association came to Romtec for the design and supply of a restroom structure to put along the South Shore Trail near Palisades point.
The Romtec supplied restroom is a small restroom building that is perfectly suited to sit along the South Shore trail. The building is a unisex, single user, ADA compliant restroom with a small attached mechanical room. The building is composed of a split face block in a tan color, with brown, metal roofing. The simple and uniform appearance of the restroom makes it easily distinguishable without distracting from the scenic lake views.
The restroom utilizes both natural light and ventilation. A skylight in the roof allows sunlight to enter the structure without compromising privacy. Gable vents installed below the roof allow fresh air into the structure. Romtec can incorporate skylights, gable windows, gable vents, kick proof wall vents, door louvers, and more to utilize natural lighting and ventilation, which can reduce the operating costs of the restroom and contribute towards LEED certification.
The Palisades Restroom was installed on site by W. Wood & Associates Development, a contractor out of San Bernardino. After construction, Romtec followed up with the Arrowhead Lake Association, who was very pleased with the Romtec process and product. The successful completion of this project has provided a restroom area for the South Shore Trail of Lake Arrowhead, and Romtec hopes to work with the Arrowhead Lake Association again on future projects.
Lake Arrowhead – California. Lake Arrowhead. (2019). Retrieved 25 November 2021, from https://lakearrowhead.com/.