tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55453824814692889982024-02-08T00:26:31.407-05:00RAMCON RoofingRAMCON is Florida's leading full-service roofing contractor. We've installed and service over 40 million square feet of roof in the past 10 years alone. RAMCON is only Presidents Club Winners in Florida and one of only 30 Johns Manville (a Warren Buffet Company) Pinnacle Council members in the world. We combine over 250 professionals, 4 locations and the highest quality rating in the state to bring you the best roofing services in the industry...all at the most competitive rates.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger245125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545382481469288998.post-58372629917341942132015-09-04T21:37:00.001-04:002015-09-04T21:37:25.744-04:00LABOR DAY 2015<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/STL7ipA2voQ" width="480"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545382481469288998.post-44333689654778423102015-07-09T09:49:00.000-04:002015-07-13T08:28:50.236-04:005 Leading Causes of Water Intrusion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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the time of year building managers and owners start to cringe as we move into
our summer rainy season. You think about the leaks that are going to pop up,
the angry tenant calls and the damages that occur because of roof leaks. Most
of you, history shows, will adopt a ‘leak and respond’ approach. You’ll respond
to problems as they occur. It’s just the way you’ve always done it. But I want
to show you another way to get ahead of this and probably save you money, time,
and frustration. I’ll do it with some simple data. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="A0"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #221e1f;">Last calendar year (2014), RAMCON
technicians responded to exactly 8,420 leaks on 2,118 facilities in Florida.
Seventy-seven percent of the leading causes of water intrusion come from
preventable damage. The remaining 23% of leaks were a result of non-roof
related damage or poor workmanship of other contractors.</span></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #f0582a;">How You Can Prevent it ... </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #f0582a;"></span></b>If there is one puncture in the roof, you can bank on there
likely being several. There are two ways to save money in this situation.
First, be proactive and attempt to eliminate them from occurring. Send a letter
to your mechanical vender warning them of potential back charges for damages to
the roof system. Second, it is cost effective to fix all of the punctures at
once, rather than a leak here or there. Small punctures may not leak every time
but they can get exponentially worse over time. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>RAMCON technicians will save you money by
examining the whole membrane. Then fixing all of the punctures at once
eliminating the frustration, consequential damages, and the expenses of
multiple leak calls.</div>
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<strong><u>2. Mechanical Units – 1,803 Leaks</u></strong><br />
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it’s true. Roof top mechanical units, predominately HVAC units, account for 21%
of leaks we repair.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #f0582a;"></span>As you know, at RAMCON we do what we are best at… roofing.
However, roof system failures are not always the source of leaks. Thankfully,
we have good relationships with just about every mechanical vender in Florida.
When we respond to a leak and the roof is not at fault, RAMCON technicians will
perform a water test to confirm it is the mechanical unit. RAMCON will provide
full documentation the same day, so that your mechanical vender can solve the
mechanical problem. We will take photographs and videos to show the mechanical
vender the point of intrusion. We will even return to the facility with your
mechanical vender if necessary and show them. This year, we need to all work as
a team when it comes to mechanical units.</div>
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<span class="A1"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><strong><u>3. Pitch Pockets – 1,116 Leaks</u></strong> </span></span><br />
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<span class="A1"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /><span style="color: red;">How You Can Prevent This ...</span> <br />Just look at them. Pitch pockets are simple things in which a visual inspection tells you just about everything you need to know. If the sealant looks low, cracked, or separated from the metal, you can bet water intrusion will occur. DO NOT attempt to seal it with a caulking it will not work. We apply a special ‘cured’ sealer to seal these penetrations. If you see deterioration, have RAMCON come reseal them now. Most manufacturers have new products available that eliminate the need for a pitch pocket and even include it under the coverage of your existing manufacture warranty. If you have, pitch pockets with reoccurring problems ask RAMCON to replace your existing pitch pockets with upgraded products and allow the manufacturer to cover any potential leaks from that point forward.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The roof system has to stop somewhere. This is typically a termination or metal counter flashing that has a seal at the top. Over time, through building movement, general aging, and thermal expansion/contraction, these sealants will deteriorate. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: red;">How You Can Prevent This ... </span>The trick to eliminating this situation from becoming a roof leak is to address the problem early. Once moisture gets behind the sealant, it saturates the base flashing, then the roof system, and facility. RAMCON technicians can probe for voids in the counter flashing sealant. Where voids occur we apply a special primer to reseal it accordingly. It is less expensive to fix these problem areas all at once than to nickel and dime yourself fixing a section here and there over the summer.</span></div>
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<strong><u>5. Internal Roof Drains – 512 Leaks</u></strong> <br />
Many facilities do not have internal roof drains but they can be a real problem area. They can leak at multiple areas and it’s not always roof related. About 63% of the time, we found flashing issues and 37% came from damaged pipe seals and deterioration.</div>
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Preventing internal roof drains from leaking is not always easy. Compounding the issue are leaks from internal roof drains appear worse because water is directed to this point. If you have a history of internal roof drain leaks, we recommend utilizing an improved version of drain flashing. Back in the ‘old days’, we would install a lead sheet with roofing cement that sealed the drain. It was a maintenance nightmare. These days, we can eliminate the old ‘compression seal’ by utilizing a new efficient liquid flashing. RAMCON has responded to less than five leaks at internal roof drains with this new method in place and of those with leaks were the result of physical damage. The best part is the upgrade is put under your roof’s warranty. </div>
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<em>While we can’t stop the rains from moving in, we can control how it effects our roofing systems and our businesses. The facts show these items are on your roofing system and they are leaking. They’ll continue to do so, at an accelerated rate as your roofs progress through their life cycle. What I strongly encourage you to do is get ahead of the curve. The punctures up there will leak. The pitch pockets are starting to void. You have sealants that are giving way. The choice you have is to wait until a leak starts and fix them one at a time, or invest a small amount and have a RAMCON technician fix all of these issues in one visit. National Roofing Contractors Association data shows the average roof leak costs approximately $612.46 to solve in 2014 (nation-wide). Preventing just two leaks more than covers a technician spending a day on your roof solving dozens of potential leaks. It’s a good investment and will make your jobs much easier this summer. </em></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545382481469288998.post-6822535760911134762015-07-08T08:44:00.000-04:002015-07-09T09:57:33.966-04:008 Areas of Quality Control that Make or Break a TPO Roof Installation<div align="LEFT">
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<span style="color: #999999;"><strong>1. Test Robot Welding</strong></span><br />
RAMCON tests it’s robot welder settings every morning, afternoon, and after any major temperature change throughout the day. We perform practice robot welds on scrap membrane, changing only one variable at a time, either temperature or speed. After the welds have cooled, we cut a one-inch strip across each weld for each change in temperature or speed. Then we perform a pull test. If a cold weld or a partial weld happens those temperatures and speeds are not at the proper setting for the current climatic conditions. Once a full or perfect weld is accomplished, the welding robot is set to the perfect speed and temperature.<br />
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<span style="color: #999999;"><strong>4. Probing For Voids</strong></span><br />
After the seam has cooled, we come back and probe those seams. If a void occurs, we patch it with an unsupported membrane on the same day; ensuring the installation is perfect before we leave the roof.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #999999;"><strong>3. Improper Perimeter & Corner Enhancement</strong></span><br />
Roof failures are most common at perimeters and corners due to the lack of enhancements.<br />
The most crucial items are:<br />
• Adding the correct amount of additional fasteners to an insulation for full adherence <br />
• The proper number of perimeter sheets for a mechanically attached roof system.<br />
The biggest mistake contractors make is improper installation of attaching perimeter sheets at the corners. Fasteners need to “box” in the corner area. The following pictures show where the fasteners are required to go and which were missing on this project.<br />
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<span style="color: #999999;"><strong>4. Base Fastening at Curbs & Penetrations</strong></span><br />
The end of a membrane (termination) requires termination fasteners and plates. Prior to flashing installation penetrations (pipes, curbs etc.) they must be terminated. Base fastening and termination are typically required regardless of the manufacturer to properly secure the<br />
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<span style="color: #999999;"><strong>5. "Drain Bolts" Attached Properly</strong></span><br />
Tightening drain bolts on a roof is one of the most easily forgotten items by contractors. Without tightened drain bolts, water can get into the system or, as shown in the example, can actually lift up and cause a catastrophic failure.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #999999;">6. Priming "Pitch Pockets" Before Sealing</span></strong><br />
Pitch pockets must be primed before adding pourable sealer or grout. If it is not primed, it will not stick to the penetrations allowing leaks to develop. Missing this step is a leading source of water intrusion.<br />
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<span style="color: #999999;"><strong>7. Cleaning</strong></span><br />
If a TPO membrane experiences exposure for over 24 hours or gets dirty before welding begins to avoid seam failure clean the membrane. Therefore, it is ideal to do all welding and flashing on the day of installation. The picture shows both a properly cleaned area and an improperly cleaned area. Unfortunately, the un-cleaned seams will fail.<br />
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<span style="color: #999999;"><strong>8. T-Joint Patches</strong></span><br />
There is always confusion over when and where T-joint patches are applied. The first place is at any horizontal transition where the end lap of a roll intersects with the side lap of another roll, or the T-joint intersection. The second place to use a T-joint patch is at a start or stop for the robot. This will ensure there are no voids left eliminating water intrusion. For quality control, we regularly inspect all lap runs and flashings wherever a welded lap terminates at a wall or roof edge.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #999999;">Quality Control Makes The Difference</span></em></strong><br />
When choosing a contractor to install your roof, price certainly is a factor. However, it’s not the only factor. Subpar work is substantially more expensive in the long run and reduces return on investment significantly (not to mention the headaches that come from roof leaks). With RAMCON, you receive a superior installation, by dedicated quality control teams (who know what to look for), and inspects each project without exception.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com05902 Breckenridge Parkway, Tampa, FL 33610, USA27.9996701 -82.3600893999999932.4776355999999993 -123.66868339999999 53.5217046 -41.051495399999993tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545382481469288998.post-10014459372050610882015-07-07T08:59:00.000-04:002015-07-17T09:18:17.737-04:00Spotlight Project - Great Bay Distributors<h3>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;">Organization:</span> Great Bay
Distributors<br />
<span style="color: #999999;">System:</span> Single Ply <em>TPO</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #999999;">Square feet:</span> <em>263,620</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;">RAMCON Roofing installed six TPO roofing systems on metal decking at Great Bay Distributors new headquarters. The property sits on 96 acres of land located in St. Petersburg near interstate 275. The cold storage facility’s roofing system accommodates a 1.5-megawatt solar array making Great Bay Distributors the largest private solar power installation in Florida. In addition, the roofing system received a 20-year no dollar limit warranty. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the system is projected to offset 90 percent of the building's energy cost after approximately six years. </span></span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545382481469288998.post-65840647635464788142015-04-13T09:07:00.000-04:002015-04-13T09:07:00.419-04:00Experience Modification Rate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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EMR evaluates the experience and safety record of a contractor. It is a number used by insurance companies to gauge both past cost of injuries and future chances of risk. An EMR of 1.0 is considered the industry average. It effects a company’s ability to obtain credit and result in higher insurance premiums, which a company may pass on to their clients. Insurance companies look at a number of different factors to arrive at the number but the main component is safety.<br />
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Safety refers to the company’s ability to reduce or eliminate work place injuries. Ongoing safety training and continually assessing work methods is the best way to reduce risk to the company and client. RAMCON maintains an industry leading Risk Management program and a .69 EMR.<br />
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Experience of the company refers to both the roof technicians and the company. The time the company has been in the industry contributes to the companies EMR. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in just a three-year period, 45% of all roofing contractors were newly formed while 41% of existing contractors had gone out of business.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545382481469288998.post-16094152437692210602015-04-09T08:50:00.000-04:002015-06-03T10:40:54.137-04:00Roof Punctures: Causes & SolutionsThe leading source of roof leaks are punctures to the roof membrane. Practically every type of roofing system is susceptible to punctures even multiple plied asphalt roofing systems. The roofing system supports essential facets of the facility like HVAC units, grease traps, exhaust fans, and solar assemblies. <br />
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During regular up-keep on these facets roof punctures could occur. Sometimes punctures and damage to the membrane, do not immediately present noticeable damage. If an object slightly punctures the roof membrane; over time the puncture exposes the roof system to the elements, thermal expansions, and contractions. The damage then works its way through the roof surface creating leaks.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: blue;">TYPICAL SOURCES OF ROOF: PUNCTURES</span></strong> <br />
<em>ROOF TRAFFIC. </em>HVAC technicians, plumbers, satellite providers, etc. often utilize the roof to perform their duties. They may unintentionally drop tools and other hazardous materials that cause damage to the roof membrane.<br />
<em>WILDLIFE. </em>Regardless of the area, animals tend to enjoy rooftops. Birds peck at things, squirrels love chewing on lead products and raccoons scratch at the roof surface.<br />
<em>INCLEMENT WEATHER. </em>Strong storms create wind-borne debris that dislodge mechanical units off service doors, branches, and general litter blown across the roof surface.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">PROACTIVE MEASURES</span><br />
• Install walkway pad protection along heavily traveled routes and around the mechanical units.<br />
• Inform vendors the roof is under warranty and actively monitored.<br />
• Display warning stickers on roof hatch access and on mechanical units.<br />
• On heavily serviced roofs, add thicker roof membranes and/or additional plies to the system to <br />
increase redundancy.<br />
• Educating maintenance personnel on how to prevent damage and what to do if an incident occurs.<br />
• Limiting foot traffic on the system only to qualified professionals.<br />
• Fully secure and attach all items on the roof.<br />
• Trimming excess vegetation and trees around the facility to prevent wind-borne debris.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545382481469288998.post-67191606941558327352015-04-08T09:19:00.000-04:002015-04-08T09:19:00.111-04:00Spotlight Project: TopGolf<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Organization: <span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>TopGolf</em></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">General Contractor: <span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>ARCO Murray Construction</em></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">System: <span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>TPO and Standing Seam Metal Roof Panels</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">RAMCON installed a 2,100 Sq. foot TPO roof system on the main building and 320 Sq. feet of standing seam metal panels on the canopy over the driving range. TopGolf is part of The Estuary development on I-75 and Palm River Road. The project created 1,700 construction jobs. TopGolf hired approximately 400 staff employees. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">The golf range (contains 11 targets from 20 to 240 yards) and golf balls are embedded with sensors. Once you hit the ball into a target, the score appears on your dashboard. The venue includes a full restaurant and virtual golf.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545382481469288998.post-70244252535255958402015-04-06T09:30:00.002-04:002015-04-06T09:30:34.205-04:00Issue 80 Crossword Puzzle Information
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: blue;">Answer Key<o:p></o:p></span></span></b><br />
<b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></span></u></b><br />
<b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Across</span></span></u></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><br />2. EMULSION</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> In roofing, a coating consisting
of asphalt and fillers suspended in water.</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">3.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> <strong>BALLAST </strong>Weight used to protect single-ply
roofs or to prevent blow-off of systems, which are not adhered.</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">5.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> <strong>BLISTER </strong>An enclosed raised spot evident
on the surface of a roof. They are mainly caused by the expansion of trapped
air, water vapor, moisture or other gases.</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">7.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> <strong>POLYMER </strong>A substance consisting of large
molecules that which have been formed from smaller molecules of similar
make-up.</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">9.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> <strong>DECK </strong>The base surface to which a roof
system is applied. </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">10.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> <strong>KETTLE </strong>Equipment used for heating
bitumen to a flowing consistency.</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">11.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> <strong>DUCT </strong>A cylindrical or rectangular
'tube' used to move air from either exhaust or intake.</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">12.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> <strong>HATCH</strong> An opening in a deck;
floor or roof. The usual purpose is to provide access from inside the building.</span><br />
<b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></u></b><br />
<b><u><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Down<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">1.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> <strong>GALVANIZE </strong>To coat a
metal with zinc by dipping in molten zinc after cleaning.</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">4.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> <strong>ASPHALT </strong>A dark
brown to black, highly viscous, hydrocarbon produces from the residue left
after the distillation of petroleum, used as a waterproofing agent.</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">6.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> <strong>EAVE </strong>The part
of a roof that projects out from the sidewall, or the lower edge of the part of
a roof that overhangs a wall. </span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">8.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri Light",sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> <strong>MASTIC </strong>A heavy
trowel applied bitumen used for flashings or patch work which remains
elastic and pliable. </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545382481469288998.post-80094346770669020442015-04-06T08:48:00.001-04:002015-04-06T08:50:31.302-04:00Keep your Roof-Life-Cycle Healthy. During the recession of 2008, many begrudgingly postponed maintenance on their facilities to stay afloat. Now the economy is coming back along with growing commercial construction activity. According to CMD group and Oxford Economics, the faster-than-projected economic recovery is pushing material prices higher than general inflation. Alex Carrick of CMD group stated the U.S. economy has been performing better than generally acknowledged since the second quarter of 2014. Eventually, as construction in all sectors rise, labor cost will jump in accordance with the demand. These potential cost increases will focus our efforts on becoming even more efficient in managing our resources.<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><strong>Roof Life Cycle</strong></span><br />
Perceptive building owners or facility managers understand the Roof-Life-Cycle (RLC) costs of <br />
maintaining and operating their facility(s). They do not ignore routine up-keep and repair. They <br />
implement a plan to regularly service their roof(s). The RLC is the analysis of alternatives that <br />
influence both pending and future costs. It compares initial investment options and identifies the <br />
least cost alternatives for the life of the roof. The RLC considers material, installation, use, <br />
repair, maintenance, and replacement. The key consideration is the impact of both pending and <br />
future costs. As a current building owner or manager, your facility’s stage within the RLC might be <br />
major roof repairs, replacement, or maintenance.<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><strong>Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance</strong></span><br />
Protectively maintained roof systems last an average of 21 years compared to an average lifespan of <br />
13 years for reactive maintenance. Those who react to problems as they occur, pay an average of 25¢ <br />
per square foot annually for maintenance. Proactive owners and facility managers who inspect and <br />
repair routinely spend an average of only 14¢ per square foot annually.<br />
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The best place to start is to discern the difference between proactive versus reactive maintenance. <br />
If you do NOT have a proactive maintenance plan in place, your plan is reactive. Building Owners Best Practices describes reactive maintenance as a doubled-edge sword. Waiting until something needs repair limits the up-front expenses for proactive maintenance. However, waiting for a leak or other damage to occur reduces the overall life cycle<br />
of the roof system, increasing<br />
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<strong><span style="color: orange;">Detecting the Problem</span></strong>If the facility is in need of some attention because of reoccurring roof leaks, choosing between a quick fix, re- roof, or restoration is a quandary. Finding the root cause of a leak is a multifarious effort. Compare it to locating the tooth causing displaced pain without conducting a physical exam or x-ray. RAMCON provides sophisticated analytical tools capable of detecting the location of the current problems and potential problem areas. Infrared scanning and membrane testing accurately detects the location of unperceived damage. Diagnostic testing can outline the current condition of your roof to determine if roof repair, restoration, or roof replacement is necessary.<br />
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The maintenance stage of the RLC means your roof is currently leak free; to keep it that way routine inspection for potential problems is paramount. Implementing a proactive maintenance plan with an authorized roofing contractor that regularly evaluates the roof in accordance to its warranty reduces repair costs and extends the roofs-life-cycle.<br />
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<i><span style="color: #242424; font-family: OpenSansLight-Italic; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #242424; font-family: OpenSansLight-Italic; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #242424; font-family: OpenSansLight-Italic; font-size: xx-small;"></span></span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">SCENARIO:</span></strong> You have a roof leak. Tenants are complaining,
liabilities are increasing and assets are being damaged. You have to
respond…and you need to do it now. What should you do, send a maintenance
technician to repair the problem or call a qualified roofing contractor? How
you choose to respond to this situation is vital. Sure, you could send up a
maintenance technician or facilities engineer. Do they know what to look for?
Are they equipped to solve the problem? Can they determine whether they should
use SBS or APP modified materials or whether the material is PVC or TPO? <em>ALMOST
UNANIMOUSLY THE ANSWER IS NO.<o:p></o:p></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">While many materials look and feel the same, they are not
compatible. Apply an APP to an SBS membrane and may cause warranty voids.
Repair a PVC membrane with TPO and you’ll think it sticks…for about a day or
two. Then it will come apart and you are back to square one.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Perhaps the maintenance technician sees a hole in the metal
and of course caulks it. They think they’ve found the point of water intrusion,
not knowing they sealed a weep hole and now you have a condensation issue. Now
a nuance problem is a costly emergency. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">With this information in mind, you need a professional roofing
contractor that has the highest standard of safety, quality, service, integrity
and approved by the roofing material’s manufacturer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Resist the urge to send up a maintenance
person and try to do it yourself. There are specific repair processes and
materials used that will ultimately determine whether the repair will last for
a few weeks, or serve as a core component of the roofing system throughout
the duration of its service life. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In fact, when RAMCON does warranty repairs, the repairs
are also included under your manufacturer’s warranty throughout its term. Repairs
completed by unauthorized persons who are not certified by the manufacturer
will not be warrantied, and could put your warranty in jeopardy (read your
warranty carefully). The manufacturer keeps detailed data of all roof repairs completed
on your facility and it’s obvious whether or not repairs were completed to
their specifications. Avoid the ‘leak – fix – repeat’ cycle and let RAMCON do a
comprehensive evaluation at no expense to you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Comprehensive Roof Evaluation Will:<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Detect developing issues, why they are occurring, and how to eliminate them. How much to budget over the next year for remedial and emergency repairs?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Budgeting projects for future roof replacements and/or retrofits. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Recommend cost saving measures that increase the return on investment you’ve made on your roof.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Moving forward is simple. Give RAMCON a call. We have
dedicated customer service representatives and experienced survey teams whose
entire mission is to evaluate your roof’s performance and conditions. We’ll
visit the facility, complete a comprehensive evaluation and provide you with a
detailed roof analysis at no cost. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our roof evaluation team exists solely to provide you
with the resources you need to make the best decisions possible regarding your
roof.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We even warranty every repair we
complete, so you will be set through the entire summer. Let us do the legwork,
and you can reap the benefits of lower lifetime service cost and effective
budgeting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Planning for large expenditures are critical elements of the long-term, successful management and operation of most large businesses. Accurately identifying required large expenditures in advance allows top management to factor them into the overall business plan during the planning period. <br />
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Budgeting for the next business year is paramount. It is also crucial to identify the expenditure amount with a high level of accuracy. Moderately over-budgeting the cost of a project is generally accepted (even sometimes valued) by top management, if the project comes in under budget. <br />
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Alternatively, with the high cost of roofing materials, under-budgeting project costs especially after approval can result in serious repercussions upon the project initiator. When talking to building owners/ mangers about projects that have come in over budget, it is usually the result of an ill-equipped contractor. They either ignore building codes, neglect insurance requirements, poorly evaluated the existing conditions and/or implemented inadequate design.</div>
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<em><strong><span style="color: black;">During our decades of roofing experience, the most common mistakes made in identifying roof </span></strong></em><br />
<em><strong><span style="color: black;">replacement costs include:</span></strong></em><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: small;">Misidentifying the existing roof system/building components and the condition/function of each. </span></div>
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<li>What is the existing roof assembly make-up? How are the components attached to themselves and the deck?</li>
<li>What is the condition of and thermal resistance (R-Value) of the insulation components? </li>
<li>Can this roof be effectively recovered with another roof system? What type of roof deck exists and what is its condition?</li>
<li>Does the deck provide structural slope or is slope/drainage presently provided/enhanced by tapered insulation?</li>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Not accounting for non-related roof work.</span></div>
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<li>Are there obsolete roof fixtures/equipment that would best be removed and deck openings closed?</li>
<li>Is there roof equipment that need to be raised or remounted on new supports to allow effective flashing height and/or methods to meet Florida’s new code requirements?</li>
<li>Are there older pieces of roof-mounted equipment that needs replacement?</li>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Contractors who do not comply with various building codes. </span><br />
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<li><span style="color: black;">Building codes are “the law of the land” and an owner risks incurring penalties for non-compliance. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;">Many building insurance policies have specific rigid requirements owners must follow to avoid cancellation or at a minimum, higher premiums. </span></li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Tampa, FL 33610, USA28.0007147 -82.38315610000000827.8885557 -82.5445176 28.112873699999998 -82.22179460000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545382481469288998.post-22844502839915064422015-02-04T08:30:00.000-05:002015-02-04T08:30:00.310-05:00YEAR END ROUND UP<div style="text-align: justify;">
<em>In looking back at 2014 and the many accomplishments RAMCON has achieved, our thoughts first turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. You are the reason for our continued success and the drive that keeps us moving forward. As we race into 2015, we want to thank you for everything you have done to make our progress and success possible. With a strong and motivated team working together, we can make our goals happen. We have not made it to our place in this industry by happenstance or accident. Our success is a direct result of hard work and the trust each of you have placed in RAMCON.</em></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">PROJECTS</span></em></strong> <br />
Last year, we installed approximately 3.4 million square feet of practically every type of roofing system imaginable and our never-ending commitment to quality remains strong. Our crews installed over 400,000 watts of photovoltaic solar systems on multiple facilities, completed numerous high profile projects, including the new Amazon facilities, Top Golf, Bass Pro Shops, hospitals, and military bases. We also worked with hundreds of contractors, thousands of building owners, state, federal and local government agencies.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #3d85c6;">SERVICE</span></em></strong></div>
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As with previous years, our Roof Maintenance Department has continued to excel. In 2014, we identified and solved over 14,360 roof leaks. Improved quality and response through efficiencies while decreasing the cost to our clients approximately 6%. On average, our clients received service in less than 12 hours and 97.6% of leaks solved on the first visit. Our clients continue to take advantage of our new roof management application MyRAMCON with over 8,400 logins.</div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: #3d85c6;">PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE</span></em></strong><br />
RAMCON continues to expand its dynamic workforce to provide you with the best service in the industry. On each project, you receive dedicated project managers to oversee every aspect from design to final inspection. The implementation of highly trained quality control teams ensures that when we complete a project, your facility’s roof system is design to defend you against the elements and last decades. Our Risk Management teams have continued to set the industry safety standard with an above average EMR of 0.69.</div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: #3d85c6;">OUR PEOPLE</span></em></strong><br />
In 2014, we also increased the amount of owners and managers who protect and maximize their roofing investment under our Roof Shield Preventative Maintenance Programs. The program now protects over 5.2 million square feet of occupied facilities. Enhanced training programs ensures we have the best workforce possible with the implementation of the Career Advancement Program (CAP). CAP is an intensive six-month course designed to immerse our technicians into every facets of a project from design, installation, repair, to project management. </div>
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<em>This is just a snap shot of the achievements at RAMCON. We are always interested in hearing your suggestions and input on how we can further meet the range of your roofing needs, as our entire focus is on you. Once again, thank you for the trust you place in RAMCON ROOFING and have a prosperous 2015.</em></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Tampa, FL 33610, USA28.0007147 -82.38315610000000827.8885557 -82.5445176 28.112873699999998 -82.22179460000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545382481469288998.post-1662249958363125502015-02-02T08:00:00.000-05:002015-02-02T08:00:00.119-05:00LOOK BEHIND THE CURTAIN<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGJriabziRVyCfW4mS99SqWUpXUQBRS-zjtlTdKF8QPcCrB0geVFjzoRY4iMEldcXzJ30YCRlpUghPuxXuqRubQZiDBNoH1Nw4az_MwemiC3G4ZJhrMBEhw9sr_Gy4gopQnGxhxaFnmVQ/s1600/Wallace2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGJriabziRVyCfW4mS99SqWUpXUQBRS-zjtlTdKF8QPcCrB0geVFjzoRY4iMEldcXzJ30YCRlpUghPuxXuqRubQZiDBNoH1Nw4az_MwemiC3G4ZJhrMBEhw9sr_Gy4gopQnGxhxaFnmVQ/s1600/Wallace2.jpg" height="171" width="200" /></span></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">
</span><span style="color: #2a388f; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: 0.6pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: black;">Employees tend to perform better when they have the autonomy to innovate without fear of rejection. The last thing anyone wants to hear is, “… that is a good idea but we don’t do it that way here and you should know that since you work here.” </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #2a388f; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: 0.6pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #2a388f; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: 0.6pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: black;">Conversely, complete autonomy creates fragmented direction with individuals striking out on new initiatives pulling the company’s resources in unprofitable directions. </span></span><span style="color: #2a388f; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: 0.6pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: black;">The Harvard Business Review article “Get more Actionable Ideas from Your Employees”, suggest fostering innovation through pro-actively directing and limiting the search for ideas. This simple approach allows the employee to focus their energy on areas that need improvement. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #2a388f; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: 0.6pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></span> </div>
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<span style="color: #2a388f; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: 0.6pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For example, risk management and safety is a top priority at RAMCON. This area is NOT the place to reduce steps or cut corners to improve the bottom line. Focused parameters insure employees our working on the areas that need improvement. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #2a388f; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: 0.6pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></span> </div>
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<span style="color: #2a388f; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: 0.6pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Innovations starts with having the best talent coupled with the right leadership. Meet one of RAMCON’s newest team member Wallace T. Carter Jr. He began working with RAMCON in October of 2014 as a Service Account Manager. Mr. Carter is a Florida native graduating from Land O’ Lakes High School and attended Pasco-Hernando Community College. By the age of twenty-one Carter was running crews as a foreman/supervisor. As a Reroof Manager, he was responsible for over 110 employees installing approximately 3,500 roofs a year. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #2a388f; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: 0.6pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></span> </div>
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<span style="color: #2a388f; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: 0.6pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Carter comes to RAMCON with twenty-four years of Commercial and Residential roofing experience. He chose to work at RAMCON because of its positive reputation and industry experience. He attribute his success in the industry from putting the client first by meeting there budgeting requirements and keeping them informed on services performed throughout the project. </span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #17164d; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 120%;">Project:
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<b><span style="color: #17164d; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">System: </span></b><span style="color: #17164d; font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Built-up Modified roofing<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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three-phase project complex design to expand </span>Metropolitan Ministries’
ability to serve homeless families. The project creates 125 temporary construction
jobs and 24 future permanent jobs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><span style="font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 120%;">Phase One:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 120%;">
Miracle Place – Hope & Safety enables the Ministries to serve 99 families
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<b><span style="font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 120%;">Phase Two: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 120%;">Includes
the Chapel of Hope and the Youth Enrichment Center and gymnasium serving over
100 elementary children, 40 middle and high school teens, and support our
critical after-school programs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; line-height: 120%;">P</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: -0.2pt; line-height: 120%;">hase Three:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: 0.2pt; line-height: 120%;">Partnership</span><span style="font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: 0.6pt; line-height: 120%;">
School</span><span style="font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: 1.2pt; line-height: 120%;"> will </span><span style="font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; line-height: 120%;">serve K-5 </span><span style="font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: -0.2pt; line-height: 120%;">grades</span><span style="font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: -0.6pt; line-height: 120%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 120%;">in
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.4pt;">collaboration</span> <span style="letter-spacing: 1.4pt;">with </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.8pt;">Hillsborough </span><span style="letter-spacing: 1.4pt;">County </span></span><span style="font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%;">Public School’s staff <span style="letter-spacing: 0.6pt;">providing</span>
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.6pt;">students the</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4pt;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.8pt;">opportunity to </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.6pt;">grow academically, </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.8pt;">socially </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4pt;">and
emotionally.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 120%;">Phases 1 & 2 RAMCON
installed a total of 32,000 square feet of roof using a built up modified
roofing system over tapered insulations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Phase 3 is currently under construction, which will include another
15,000 sq. feet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All phases were
constructed to obtain LEED points for the envelope of the building. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Open Sans",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 120%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"></span>Metropolitan Ministries is
always open for assistance from the community. You can help families get on
their feet in two ways: donating resources or volunteering your time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Contact them at 813-209-1000.<o:p></o:p></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comTampa, FL 33610, USA28.0007147 -82.38315610000000827.8885557 -82.5445176 28.112873699999998 -82.22179460000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545382481469288998.post-18550814358849182732014-05-20T14:23:00.000-04:002014-05-20T14:23:46.089-04:00Don't Wait 'Till It's Too Late <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimwMyeudxmxWzG5fHwwHzVk0SB9oA3bzSz_u9dIz8_TIWiHKq7hOPVXR1jtkXnRX6W8FTTxQPoHpm0MedyxWYewTjrK3bSFOYDt5Hd10cNDLADNxRattdvQClzmhluG3QDOC64ypycxjA/s1600/iStock_000014376011Small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimwMyeudxmxWzG5fHwwHzVk0SB9oA3bzSz_u9dIz8_TIWiHKq7hOPVXR1jtkXnRX6W8FTTxQPoHpm0MedyxWYewTjrK3bSFOYDt5Hd10cNDLADNxRattdvQClzmhluG3QDOC64ypycxjA/s1600/iStock_000014376011Small.jpg" height="320" width="237" /></a>Most maintenance and engineering managers face the quandary of too many problem roofs for the money available. The problem might well be a lack of money, but it could also be the lack of a coherent roof management plan.<br />
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Most managers in commercial and institutional facilities agree that regular inspections are an essential part of a roof asset management program. They also recognize and agree with the basic roof management tenet that regular inspections and routine maintenance reduce ownership costs, reduce leak frequency and severity, extend roof life, and reduce management inefficiencies.<br />
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But, in practice, by the time many organizations think about starting a roof management plan, they need a roof-replacement program. The obligation to fund and implement roof replacements has supplanted the opportunities to maintain and repair. If organizations can extend the life of each built-up roof under management one year, they break even on the roof-management plan costs. If they can extend each roof by two or three years, the plan can reduce roof expenditures by a multiple of its costs.<br />
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So why don’t all organizations have a viable inspection and maintenance plan for their built-up roofs? Is it inertia or a fear of the unknown? The reasons are hard to fathom, but what is certain is that some plans never get started. Also certain is that even a minimal plan is better than no plan. The best advice for managers is to start now.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545382481469288998.post-12556348345063220772014-05-12T10:29:00.000-04:002014-05-12T10:29:54.052-04:00Preventing Mold From A Roof LeakPardon the pun, but we’re often flooded with calls to repair roof leaks stemming from pouring rains and heavy winds . As these roof leaks continue, building owners and managers have expressed concern about mold growth. There are a few simple steps you can take to prevent your recent roof leak from turning into a mold nightmare.<br />
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1. <b>Diagnose the source of leak.</b> We can’t tell you how difficult this can be at times, as diagnosing water intrusion is a tricky art and science. My best advice to you is this: don’t bias yourself to one conclusion as to the source of leak. Rather, investigate all potential sources and even replicate the leak (if possible) to ensure you are attacking the correct problem.<br />
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2. <b>Have the leak fixed first.</b> There is no sense attempting to dry out the affected area if water is allowed to continue to enter the home.<br />
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3. <b>Determine the extent of water damage.</b> How much water damage is there before I need to call a professional water extraction company? A quick tip: If you can’t dry it yourself within 48 hours—it is time to call a pro. After that time period, your chances of developing a mold problem skyrocket.<br />
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4. <b>Dry out the area completely.</b> Fans, additional ventilation and dehumidifiers are particularly helpful. If drywall has been soaked to the point where it is sagging or mushy—cut it out and get it out of the house.<br />
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1. <b>Reduce indoor air humidity.</b> Get a hydrometer and monitor the area—strive to achieve 35% humidity or less if possible. Turn off the winter humidifier if you have one. The inconvenience of being shocked from static electricity as you move about your home will be far less than the mess caused by a mold remediation project.<br />
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2. <b>Improve ventilation.</b> Air exchange in your home is critical to help remove moisture.<br />
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3. <b>Prevent the leak’s recurrence. </b>If any mold growth began, future leaks with subsequent water intrusion will only reactivate mold growth.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545382481469288998.post-7915335895362171662014-05-05T09:03:00.000-04:002014-05-05T09:03:05.719-04:00The Roofing Mold ConnectionMost owners and managers have begun to fully comprehend the potential ramifications of mold for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). These ramifications can manifest themselves as damaged building materials, degraded IAQ, sick building symptoms, and potential lawsuits.<br />
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Mold commonly occurs in most organic building materials. It is common to see lichens, or mold, growing on the top exterior surface of roofs, within wet organic roof insulation boards, and on wet wood nailers. The one thing that all these surfaces have in common is that they are above the roof deck and, therefore, have minimal impact on IAQ.<br />
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When mold growth develops on interior surfaces, IAQ can be affected and building occupants start asking questions. Most organic building materials can support mold growth if temperature and moisture conditions are within supportive limits. Typical materials include ceiling tiles, gypsum board, wallpaper, insulation, adhesives, wood trim and wood framing materials. These materials have been used for years in construction, many never experiencing mold growth.<br />
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What is the catalyst for mold growth: temperature or moisture? Temperature seems to be unlikely, as many similar building types have similar interior environments, and some have mold, while others do not. It appears that moisture might be the single most probable catalyst to affect mold growth. This seems likely as most observed mold growth is associated with leaks and condensation problems in roofs, windows or walls. Studies have proven that leaks in a building can contribute to mold growth within as little as 48 hours.<br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;">Leak Response </span><br />
If we know that roof leaks may be a major contributor to mold development, then keeping water out of organic building materials is paramount to preventing mold growth. We must establish an aggressive leak response program. Technicians must investigate leaks, determine origin points and address deficiencies in a timely manner. Leaks must be stopped within 48 hours and the wet materials dried out, or mold growth is possible. Simple enough when you call RAMCON.<br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;">A Proactive Step </span><br />
Leak response, though important, is reactive, and materials often get wet before a problem can be identified. A better approach would be to develop and preserve an aggressive roof-maintenance program.<br />
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It appears that mold growth and roof leaks are directly related. As a result, annual roof maintenance might be the first line of defense against mold development. If leaks do occur, they must be investigated and repaired immediately. To stop mold development, you must take the position that roof leaks are not acceptable and that they must not be tolerated. A RAMCON preventive maintenance progr<br />
am can help provide tangible results in mold prevention.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545382481469288998.post-84141954315062999452014-04-28T08:26:00.000-04:002014-04-28T08:26:00.041-04:00High Level Decisions for Facility Management Rarely do you see the type of organization in which roofing funds are so readily available that they flow like water. Most maintenance and engineering managers face the quandary of too many roofing problems and not enough money available. Combine this with a lack of a coherent roof management plan, and many organizations find themselves overwhelmed with roofing issues.<br />
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Most managers in commercial and institutional facilities agree that regular inspections are an essential part of a roof asset management program. They would also agree with the basic roof management tenet- that regular inspections and routine maintenance reduce ownership costs, reduce leak frequency and severity, extend roof life, and reduce management inefficiencies.<br />
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But, by the time many organizations think about starting a roof management plan, they actually end up needing a roof replacement program. The opportunities to maintain and repair the roof have been supplanted by the obligation to fund and implement roof replacements.<br />
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If an organization can extend the life of each roof under it’s roof management plan by one year, then they break even on the roof management plan costs. If they can extend each roof by two or three years, the plan can reduce roof expenditures by a multiple of its costs.<br />
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So why don’t all organizations have a viable roof inspection and maintenance plan? It’s hard to fathom. The truth is, even a minimal plan is better than no plan. The best advice for managers is to get started now.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e69138;">Action Steps to Take</span></b><br />
It’s time to call RAMCON today so that we can perform a condition assessment of your roofing system. No roof can be managed appropriately without first knowing the roof’s history and then understanding its current condition. Managers can best obtain the current conditions of there roofing systems by scheduling this roof assessment.<br />
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The information gathered during an inspection will do no good though if it sits on a shelf collecting dust. It is imperative for managers to be proactive with their roofing systems and this information. Managers need to study the information, as it will help identify opportunities to make repairs, conduct maintenance or anticipate re-roofing. Formulating a plan will also help managers communicate better with upper management and owners, and it can assist in creating an effective management plan.<br />
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Perhaps the most important goal of all is to avoid having a roof replaced before its design life is reached or having to perform emergency repairs at the least opportune time. To avoid letting a good roof sit neglected and doomed to early failure, managers can begin the effort with a well-devised roof inspection and maintenance plan by calling RAMCON at 877-726-2661. Get started today and be on the road towards proactive roof management.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545382481469288998.post-88843911545963769902014-04-21T08:33:00.000-04:002014-04-21T08:33:41.759-04:00Time For Some Spring Cleaning....and that spring cleaning should include your roof. A simple low pressure cleaning and removal of any debris that has accumulated over the winter months can help prolong the life of the roofing system by removing anything that could cause premature deterioration of the membrane.<br />
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At RAMCON, our professional technicians utilize low-pressure cleaning methods on your roof. Don’t let high pressure (3,500 psi) washing damage your roofing system. Our low pressure (300 psi) cleaning process removes dirt, mold and algae via cleaning agents developed exclusively for RAMCON. We rely on the process, not the pressure to clean make your roof look like new.<br />
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Steep-Slope Roof Cleaning<br />
Those ugly black and green streaks or stains on your shingle, tile and metal roofing systems are caused by a hardy type of algae. This type of algae is called gloeocapsa magma. Florida is ground zero of the danger zone for facilities with this problem.<br />
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This type of algae feeds on the crushed limestone that is used in the building materials in and around the roof materials. Rain spreads the algae down the roof causing the black streaks. These streaks are not only unsightly but cause the roof to fail prematurely by loosening the protective granules on shingles, deteriorating the protective coating on the metal and by not allowing the roof to reflect heat properly, which increases cooling cost. Just as mold and mildew can grow on your vinyl siding, wind blown algae can land and grow on your roof. Replacing your roof because of this algae is like replacing your siding instead of having it cleaned. Those unattractive growths can be cleaned by our low-pressure roof cleaning process, restoring your roof to a consistent clean color.<br />
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Low-Slope Roof Cleaning<br />
These days it is important to maintain effective long-term Solar Reflectance (‘reflectance’) performance of your low slope roofing surface. It is well known that light- colored roofs get dirty and lose reflectance. As light colored membranes accumulate dirt, the reflectance value will decrease. Therefore without regular cleaning, you will not fully benefit from the value of roof reflectance. As roofs become soiled they lose their energy savings potential.<br />
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In Florida, where reflective roofs can be most effective, the loss of reflectance due to aging or environmental effects substantially reduces the potential energy savings. But, the good news is the reflectance of the roofing be effectively restored periodically, at a maintenance cost that will be more than counterbalanced by the savings from reduced energy-use.<br />
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To find out more details on low pressure cleaning of both low and steep slope roofing systems, please visit http://www.ramconroofing.com/low-pressure-roof-cleaning.htm.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545382481469288998.post-31613387882914594922014-04-14T08:45:00.000-04:002014-04-14T08:45:09.248-04:00Join RAMCON at the 2014 Florida Building and Facility Maintenance ShowApril 30th 2014<br />
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Stop by and see us at the 2014 Florida Building and Facility Maintenance show at the Florida State Fairgrounds this month. This is an excellent opportunity to meet members of the RAMCON team and put a face with a name. Doors open at 9:00 am and close at 2:00 pm.<br />
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There are also numerous free educational sessions focusing specifically around building maintenance and operation throughout the day. For more information, visit www.fb-fm.com.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545382481469288998.post-79995528382952285812014-04-07T08:41:00.000-04:002014-04-07T08:41:07.893-04:00Roofing Trends: Proactive PlanningFor decades, “keep it off the roof” has been the mantra of knowledgeable building owners and managers. The first and perhaps most effective method for extending the life of a roof system has been to keep it free of mechanical equipment and superfluous items while also limiting unnecessary foot traffic. However, the growing popularity of alternative energy sources has given the roof a new role to play. Increasingly, roof systems are also being looked at as a platform for energy production through the installation of solar energy systems. We know, as a leading solar installer, that the roof surface has become too valuable a space to be left under used.<br />
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As a consequence, roofs are being called upon to be the base support for other functions independent of its traditional purpose. These other functions need to<br />
be designed and integrated into the roof system. In order to meet these dueling demands in the most effective manner, it is necessary to understand how best to marry the two together to ensure a sustained level of high performance.<br />
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Coexisting With Solar Energy Systems<br />
While much attention in recent years has been paid to vegetative roofs, we’re seeing, and anticipate, a larger shift towards a significant growth in installation of solar energy systems.<br />
Once the roof has been chosen to support energy producing components, you should immediately start a matrix of those functions, their design, construction, and maintenance requirements. We can help and coordinate all factors under one program. For instance, solar systems must provide proper clearance above the roof membrane to enable maintenance or repairs below, and it should be spaced to allow for access between units.<br />
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Protecting The Roof<br />
A roof that will serve as a platform needs to be designed for heavy foot traffic and for access to both the roof and the equipment it supports. The key is to understand installation sequencing. With platform roofs, the need is to prevent damage throughout the installation of equipment—solar arrays for example. The roof surface is impacted not only by foot traffic but also material packaging, tools, materials, as well as workman setup and construction. We’re one of very few contractors experienced in these procedures.<br />
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It’s important to understand the need for proactive and continuous maintenance, given the fact that the roof is performing multiple functions. This maintenance, as well as the first several years of climatic cycling, can affect the roof systems. Proactive and specified roof maintenance for the first year is always factored into our solar projects. This allows us to attend to minor items before they manifest into larger concerns—ones not covered under warranty.<br />
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Once completed, the system needs to be managed and documented. We offer leading preventative maintenance programs for all systems under our MyRAMCON Star Program.<br />
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Overview<br />
Roof systems today are being asked to perform many more functions than their predecessors, and these should be designed in a way that reflects emerging needs. Taking a holistic approach to roof system design, construction, and management results in watertight performance while supporting other activities, such as solar production. For many facilities, the roof is, or will become, a valuable contributor to its aesthetic and energy performance. Making sure RAMCON is by your side will ensure your project is a success.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545382481469288998.post-14818016528202134262014-03-31T08:43:00.000-04:002014-03-31T08:43:29.558-04:004 Common Types of Roof Insulation <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Specifying insulation that extends a roof system’s performance life is essential, but it is only one factor building owners and managers must consider. When managers select roof insulation, they also must account for the building’s thermal needs, satisfy applicable energy codes, and deliver a roof assembly acceptable to your facility’s insurance carrier.<br />
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To perform successfully, insulation has to become an integral part of the roof assembly and must function in concert with the membrane and the structural deck. Wise insulation choices result in successful roof systems that perform over the long term, while poor choices can be detrimental to roof performance. We can help you select the best option for your needs. Below, we discuss the 4 typical types of roof insulation.<br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;">Insulation Types </span><br />
A variety of rigid insulation types are available to you, including wood fiber, perlite, polyisocyanurate, expanded or extruded polystyrene, cellular glass, and gypsum board.<br />
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<b>Wood fiber</b> is an organic insulation board composed of wood, cane, or vegetable fibers mixed with fillers and binders. The insulation can be asphalt impregnated or asphalt coated to enhance moisture resistance. You may want to consider uncoated insulation in applications where the selected roof covering is incompatible with asphalt-based coatings.<br />
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<b>Perlite insulation board</b> is composed of inorganic, expanded siliceous volcanic glass (perlite) combined with organic fibers and binders. The top surface of the insulation board features an asphalt coating or a proprietary coating formulated to limit adhesive — asphalt — absorption into the insulation during the roof-membrane application.<br />
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<b>Polyisocyanurate</b> is a closed-cell foam plastic insulating core sandwiched between organic or inorganic felt facers, glass-fiber mat facers, or glass-fiber-reinforced aluminum foil facers. A blowing agent expands the foam material, creating the closed-cell structure that gives the insulation its high thermal resistance. Polyisocyanurate’s insulating efficiency remains higher than other rigid insulation.<br />
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<b>Gypsum Board</b> is a non-structural, non-combustible, water-resistant, treated gypsum core panel. The board is available with a proprietary, non-asphaltic coating on one side to enhance roof-membrane adhesion. Gypsum board typically is used as a cover board over foam-plastic insulations, as a thermal barrier over a steel deck, or as a vapor-retarder substrate.<br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;">Overview</span><br />
There are numerous ways of increasing thermal resistance with insulation, which offers you the opportunity to save thousands of dollars in operating costs. On your next project, we’ll work with you to find the solution that fits both your needs and budget. We’ll develop solutions to maximize rebates and R-Values while meeting necessary building codes.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545382481469288998.post-66593166348879290462014-03-24T08:46:00.002-04:002014-03-24T08:49:09.699-04:00What is the Urban Heat Island Effect?An urban heat island (UHI) is a metropolitan area which is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas. The phenomenon was first investigated and described by Luke Howard in the 1810s. The temperature difference usually is larger at night than during the day, and is most apparent when winds are weak.<br />
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Seasonally, UHI is seen during both summer and winter. The main cause of the urban heat island is modification of the land surface by urban development which uses materials which effectively retain heat. Waste heat generated by energy usage is a secondary contributor. As population centers grow they tend to modify a greater and greater area of land and have a corresponding increase in average temperature.<br />
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Monthly rainfall is greater downwind of cities, partially due to the UHI. Increases in heat within urban centers increases the length of growing seasons, and decreases the occurrence of weak tornadoes. The UHI decreases air quality by increasing the production of pollutants such as ozone, and decreases water quality as warmer waters flow into area streams, which stresses their ecosystems.<br />
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Mitigation of the urban heat island effect can be accomplished through the use of green roofs and the use of lighter-colored surfaces in urban areas, which reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545382481469288998.post-39029002896817328492014-03-17T10:59:00.000-04:002014-03-17T10:59:00.963-04:00Your Roof's Best Friend <span style="color: #e69138;">Preventative Maintenance</span><br />
There is no better friend to your roof than good, quality and proactive roof care. As much as we wish it wasn't so, your roof begins to deteriorate the day it’s installed. While yes, the membrane and perimeter metals are designed to last for many years, the sealants and flashings that complete the system simply do not. Most leaks do not develop overnight. They develop from a steady process of deterioration that can be identified early and fixed at a substantially lower expense. Florida’s top building owners and managers recognize this and implement an cost efficient program to eliminate these problems.<br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;">Pre and Post-Storm Inspections</span><br />
In our hostile Florida environment, extreme weather is a consistent threat. Gale force winds and storm debris can be a serious threat to your roof. Equipment can become damaged, strong winds can dislodge components of the system and vegetative debris can clog drainage area, all leading to serious and potentially dangerous scenarios. It’s smart and effective to ensure your roof is ready for any storm and determine if any damage was sustained after the threat has passed.<br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;">Quality Workmanship</span><br />
There are over 5,000 registered roofing contractors in Florida alone. There is not a single day where RAMCON is not asked to visit a facility and correct improper repairs completed by a sub-par contractor. Quality workmanship ensures that a repair is done the right way and endures as an integral component of the roofing system. Remember, all repairs must be completed within the manufacturer’s specifications to maintain complete warranty coverage.<br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;">Keeping That Roof Clean</span><br />
It’s a fact, a clean roof lasts longer and remains more energy efficient that a dirty one. Add to this the advent of “rated” reflective roofing, cleaning your roofing system is clearly a necessary task. As light colored membranes accumulate dirt, the reflectance value will decrease. Therefore without regular cleaning, you will not fully benefit from the value of reflectivity as roofs become soiled and lose their energy savings potential. Additionally, dirty membranes and debris will cause the material to prematurely deteriorate. and may actually damage the system.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545382481469288998.post-28834661478939186032014-03-10T11:02:00.000-04:002014-03-10T11:02:59.746-04:00How to Get the Most From Your Roofing Budget: Repair, Replace, or Recover?During the Great Recession, if you’re like most facility managers and owners, you’ve been saving money anywhere you possible could. Because of this, you have been putting off reroofing and have been patching as best you can to make it just one more year. Finally, you have money in the budget to reroof. But should you? How do you know when it is really time to reroof? How do you proceed? Which way do you go — do you tear off the whole thing down to the deck and start fresh or do you re-cover what is already there or do you do something entirely different? Ultimately, the question is when it comes to getting the most from your roofing budget, do you repair, replace or re-cover?<br />
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The first question to ask yourself is whether you really need a new roof. Generally, if your roof needed replacing before the recession, it still needs replacing now, and probably even more so. However, if you have managed to stretch the roof’s life the past few years, there may be some left in the old roof. So the first step is evaluate it, and RAMCON can assist you at no-cost to you.<br />
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Look at your roof to evaluate the condition. Are there widespread leaks or leaks that just cannot be found? Start by walking around the interior and keeping an eye out for water stains. If you have not been constantly changing out ceiling tiles, the location and size of water stains will help analyze the frequency and pattern of the leakage. It may be that the stains are showing that your leaks are really at your windows, not your roof. If that is the case, you have just saved yourself the cost of reroofing.<br />
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Next, take a walk around the perimeter of your building. If you can see all the way to the top of the building (which may not be possible on a downtown high-rise) check to see if there is water staining on the walls. This may show that you have wall problems, not roofing issues.<br />
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Then tour the roof itself. Look at the membrane. Is it cracking or blistering? Can you see the fiberglass or polyester reinforcing? Is the surface breaking down? Are the seams loose or open? These are good clues that the roof has aged to the end of its life.<br />
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Walk the perimeter of the roof and around mechanical equipment and other penetrations. Are the flashings from the membrane up the vertical sides intact? Are they loose, cracked, absent, punctured, missing surfacing, or otherwise deteriorated? Now examine the metal accessories and penetration flashings. These are items like goose necks, vent pipes, equipment stands, duct stands, ventilator fans, metal edges, copings on parapets, etc. Look carefully at the way they were waterproofed. Is the sealant used intact (regardless of whether it is roofing cement, asphalt, pourable sealer or liquid applied materials) or has it shrunk, cracked or peeled from the, penetration? Are the metal accessories (such as gravel stops, curbs, hoods, ducts, counter flashings, copings, goosenecks, etc.) corroded, punctured, missing, or otherwise deteriorated?<br />
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Roof damage generally starts at these perimeter and penetration details. If you notice widespread problems with flashings then this is also a good clue that the roof is in poor condition. RAMCON can assist, or perform this survey for you, at no-expense to you. If you find you do have these problems, they won’t get better on their own. Your best solution is to call RAMCON to determine the best solution to identify the source and take corrective action to solve it the right way.<br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;">Let’s Say Your Roof Is Deteriorated and Needs A Re-Roof</span><br />
Once you have found that you really do need to reroof, you have another decision to make. There are two ways to proceed — re-covering the roof or tearing it off and replacing it. Be aware that code may mandate a tear-off and replacement. Florida Building Code requires that a roof be torn off if there are two roof systems already in place. Also, for safety reasons, decks that corrode, disintegrate, or rot require a tear off if there is any doubt about the deck condition. Sometimes it is also possible that your insurance carrier may require replacement.<br />
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Re-covering is installing a new roof system without removing the existing one. Re-covering has some definite advantages. For one thing, you save the cost and mess of tear-off. This is a special advantage for buildings with limited access for trash removal. What’s more, the building does not get exposed to the weather during reroofing. This is a large consideration for buildings that are absolutely critical to be dry at all times. Another benefit is that you contribute less debris to the landfill. Finally, you can add new insulation to the existing insulation and increase your roof’s R-value.<br />
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But there are also some disadvantages. With a re-cover, you won’t know the condition of the deck below the roof and whether or not it is in safe condition. You still need to tear out any wet roofing as wet materials will contribute to premature failure of the new roof.<br />
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Another issue to be aware of is that adding height to the roof elevation may interfere with overflow scupper drainage, or be higher than door thresholds or wall flashings, causing leakage that you didn’t have before. The new roof has to be very carefully designed to be sure that the drainage and flashing heights are not compromised by the new roof (although RAMCON will do this for you).<br />
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RAMCON performs a Thermal IR moisture survey before we install a re-cover system. Generally speaking, if your roof is more than about 25 percent wet or deteriorated substrate, you have reached the point of diminishing returns, where the cost of taking out the wet areas and patching in new dry materials wipes out the economic advantage of the re-cover.<br />
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As you move forward on your roofing projects, use your resources at RAMCON. We’ll assist you in fully documenting the conditions, providing code and performance reviews and design the right system or repair for both you needs and budget.<br />
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