Your roof is often the only line of defense against Mother Nature’s fury. At this point, do you know the conditions that exist on your roofs? Not just your anticipated maintenance expenses and such, but which pitch pockets have issues or if there are voids or punctures in the membrane? Are the drainage ports properly sealed?
If you are not sure, give us a call now. As a RAMCON client, we will send an inspection crew at no expense to inspect your roof and determine how the roof is performing and if there are any areas that are likely to allow for direct water intrusion.
We’ll bring the existing assembly, age, conditions and concerns to your attention so you can make an educated decision towards how you wish to address the problems. There’s no sales pitch and no gimmicks, just a chance for us to help our clients and bring peace of mind.
To schedule your inspection for this week, please call (813) 663-9667 and ask to schedule a roof inspection. We’ll handle the rest and you’ll have all the resources you need.
Showing posts with label roof condition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label roof condition. Show all posts
Monday, April 29, 2013
Monday, February 27, 2012
Focus on the Roof
One of the most difficult problems facility executives face is getting the most out of their facility’s roofs. Many roofs have to be replaced before they reach their rated service live.
Why all the trouble with roofs? Part of it is attributable to the environment in which roofs must function. They are exposed to wind, rain, hail, sunshine, as well as birds and other animals. They must withstand temperature swings from well below freezing to in excess of 120 degrees. They serve as a platform for building mechanical systems that can vibrate, inducing stress failures in roofing components. And they must survive foot traffic.
With the strain that roofs are routinely exposed to, combined with the expense of roof replacement, it is logical to think that roofs would be a focus of attention for facility executives. In some facilities they are. Executives at these facilities have found that by following a comprehensive program for managing roof assets, they can lower life-cycle costs for roofs while reducing the frequency of leaks and emergency repairs.
But not all roofs are managed. Less than half of building owners ever file a claim against their roof’s warranty even though most roofs experience some problems during the warranty period. And many of those who do file a claim have it voided because they have not been doing the tasks necessary to maintain the warranty.
The difference between these two groups is how they view the roof. The group of facility executives that are successful in lowering roof costs views the roof as an asset to be managed. The others view the roof as a maintenance expense, focusing on replacing rather than managing.
Roof asset management is a process. It begins with a thorough understanding of the roof inventory that is installed in the facility. The condition of each roof in the inventory is then assessed. Data from the inventory and the assessment is collected and stored in a central location where it can be accessed easily. Evaluation of that data along with data from subsequent inspections is used to develop a schedule and budget for major roof repairs and replacements.
Why all the trouble with roofs? Part of it is attributable to the environment in which roofs must function. They are exposed to wind, rain, hail, sunshine, as well as birds and other animals. They must withstand temperature swings from well below freezing to in excess of 120 degrees. They serve as a platform for building mechanical systems that can vibrate, inducing stress failures in roofing components. And they must survive foot traffic.
With the strain that roofs are routinely exposed to, combined with the expense of roof replacement, it is logical to think that roofs would be a focus of attention for facility executives. In some facilities they are. Executives at these facilities have found that by following a comprehensive program for managing roof assets, they can lower life-cycle costs for roofs while reducing the frequency of leaks and emergency repairs.
But not all roofs are managed. Less than half of building owners ever file a claim against their roof’s warranty even though most roofs experience some problems during the warranty period. And many of those who do file a claim have it voided because they have not been doing the tasks necessary to maintain the warranty.
The difference between these two groups is how they view the roof. The group of facility executives that are successful in lowering roof costs views the roof as an asset to be managed. The others view the roof as a maintenance expense, focusing on replacing rather than managing.
Roof asset management is a process. It begins with a thorough understanding of the roof inventory that is installed in the facility. The condition of each roof in the inventory is then assessed. Data from the inventory and the assessment is collected and stored in a central location where it can be accessed easily. Evaluation of that data along with data from subsequent inspections is used to develop a schedule and budget for major roof repairs and replacements.
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