Roof Assessment: Five Key Questions

In an era of continued tight budgets, consolidated responsibilities, and a myriad of other challenges that maintenance and engineering managers must deal with daily, it is no wonder organizations embark upon major capital roofing projects with a mind set of, “whatever is easiest and most convenient.” More often than not, that mind set produces a roof that does not deliver the expected performance life, and long term problems eventually develop.

Roof Assessment
Before engaging in a roof replacement, you should carefully consider the exact reasons for replacing the roof. Questions to ask and answer are:
• Am I engaging in this project as a reaction to leaks?
• Am I engaging in this project because current warranties have expired?
• Does the roof really need replacement, or is it a candidate for restoration?
• Should I consider retrofitting the roof?
• Are strategic repairs a viable option?

The real challenge for you is deciding the most appropriate and cost-effective course of action. As soon as we take the mind set that the roof is a real asset and deserves the same treatment as any other valuable piece of equipment, the next step is to properly assess the actual condition of the roof and prioritize its replacement or repair based on actual conditions. This is where RAMCON steps in (at no cost to you) and does a detailed, comprehensive evaluation of the conditions of the assembly. Before making any decision on specifying a new roof or repairing the existing system, we need to perform a total assessment of the roof. RAMCON can even perform a thermal infrared survey to determine if any of the substrate of the system (insulation, cover boards, etc.) are wet.

Too often, a roof project begins with a thumbnail outline of services and progresses with bids, based on nothing more substantial than a contractor’s sales pitch. The lowest price typically drives the manager’s purchasing decision. Accompanying these components in many cases are questionable warranties manufacturers provide solely to make managers and owners feel safe by accepting the lowest bid. This is a recipe for disaster. You’re not comparing apples to apples, you may not be getting the warranty you need and the truth is, most contractors are going to sell you whatever they install, not necessarily what’s best for your facility. 

When You Are Having Roofing Problems
When you’re having roofing problems, give us a call and we’ll perform a detailed, comprehensive roof evaluation to determine what exactly is going on up there…at no cost to you. You’ll always get a menu of solutions and recommendations that will solve the problem and save you money. When you need accurate and professional designs and proposals, we are the go to place for Florida’s leading contractors and facility managers. We are an approved applicator and servicer for EVERY manufacturer and we install just about EVERY type of system. With RAMCON, you get what’s right for your specific facility…nothing less. And with 38 million square feet of roof installed, we still maintain the highest quality rating in the state. Put our team at RAMCON to work for you and we’ll help you make educated decisions based on facts.