Contrary to popular opinion, the maintenance-free roof system does not exist. All types of roofs require a certain level of attention. In fact, from the moment of installation, the roofing system undergoes continuous deterioration. Extreme temperature fluctuations as well as rain, hail and wind prevail upon the roofing surface. In short, the elements are the biggest deterrents to the roof system over its service life. Traffic on the roof and the installation of mechanical and other equipment can also cause physical damage that contributes significantly to roofing failures.
Roofs are exposed to the elements 24 hours a day, every day of the year. In summer, the roof surface temperature can exceed 200 degrees F. In winter, the roof surface can be exposed to extensive expansion and contraction due to Florida’s varying winter temperatures. And during many storms, the roof faces winds stronger than any other exterior building components are exposed to.
The most important reason to implement an annual roof maintenance program is to extend the service life of the existing roof system. Comprehensive repairs not only make the roof last longer, but also provide cost savings to the facility executive. A good maintenance program will detect or prevent leaks and other roofing problems. This way problems are addressed at their initial stage, which allows the facility executive the ability to avoid additional expenditures for such items as deck damage repair and associated costs resulting from typical maintenance practices, which simply respond to leaks.
Development of maintenance guidelines is based on the profile of the roof systems in place. Roof maintenance is like mortgage insurance. A manageable yearly expense could provide the dividend of a roof system that meets or exceeds its anticipated service life. For instance, a 20-year roof system will protect the interior operations of the building for the full 20 years; any service life that extends beyond this time could be considered free money. Every year that the roof system is extended an additional year means the facility executive does not have to spend a substantial amount for remedial roof construction.
Saving Money With Roof Maintenance
Every facility should have an ongoing preventative maintenance program to ensure the full life of the roofing system is reached. What many managers don’t realize is that preventative maintenance will save them thousands of dollars over the life of the roof. If preventative maintenance can increase the life span of the roof just 1 additional year, you break even on the costs. For each additional year the roof is prolonged, the savings multiply. Discover how you can save at www.ramconroofing.com or give us a call today at 877-726-2661.
Showing posts with label Preventative Maintenance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Preventative Maintenance. Show all posts
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Monday, January 27, 2014
RAMCON's Preventative Maintenance Programs- Now Covering Over 20 Million Square Feet of Roof!
In today’s economy, it’s important to stretch every dollar as far as it can go. Your roofing investment is no exception. It’s no secret your roofing system is one of a buildings most costly elements. So what if we can extend the life of your existing roof by 5 or 10 years? How about reducing un-budgeted roof expenses and emergencies or eliminating them entirely? Well, we can and we do it every day. We’ve developed the RAMCON Star Program with one goal in mind: Saving you thousands over the lifespan of your roofing system. Browse our customized plans below and discover how.
Bronze Star Plan
With our entry level preventative maintenance program, we include an annual assessment and preventative maintenance service that performs remedial repairs. For a minimum investment of only pennies per square foot, this program provides the basic preventative attention required by most roofing manufacturers. A Bronze Star Plan pays for itself quickly by identifying small problems and repairing them quickly before they become big and expensive.
Silver Star Plan
As our intermediate and more proactive program, our Silver Star Plan is our most chosen preventative maintenance program with over a million square feet covered. This program includes two annual condition assessments and preventative maintenance services that performs more intensive repairs. With this plan we also provide an online MyRAMCON account allowing you to monitor your portfolio online, anytime 24/7. In addition, this program includes one no-cost leak response per year and a committed response time of 12 hours.
Gold Star Plan
The ultimate proactive roof maintenance program, our Gold Star Plan includes four condition assessments and preventative maintenance services per year. Never worry about un-budgeted roof emergencies again with an included Unlimited Leak Response Program. You have a problem, you call and we fix it…end of story. Our Gold Star Plan includes a detailed roof history and database, 5 year replacement and renovation budgeting and a committed response time of 8 hours. No other preventative maintenance program even comes close.
Okay, so now you know RAMCON has a solution to fix your needs. So now what? Easy, give us a call or shoot us an e-mail. We’ll send a team out to do a no cost roof evaluation. We’ll let you know what the condition is, and do the calculations to determine how long your roof life can be extended and dollars saved. It’s simple, effective, efficient and smart.
Monday, August 12, 2013
RAMCON is Now a Certified Maintenance Professional
RAMCON has recently joined a program which certifies us as a maintenance professional. So what exactly does this mean? It means that were recognized as innovative leaders in the market. The statistics don’t lie; RAMCON has the highest quality rating in the entire state, the best safety record, and offers the longest and most comprehensive warranties available.
In order to qualify as a Certified Maintenance Professional, we had to commit to rigorous inspection protocols using the industry leader’s exclusive maintenance educational programs and standards. By becoming a Certified Maintenance Professional, we will perform the following vital services for your roof:
• Perform yearly inspections
• Communicate roof maintenance needs to you
• Make maintenance related repairs as necessary
• Provide documentation to you (and your manufacturer) that needed repairs have been made
At RAMCON we understand the importance of preventative maintenance and we know how a little preventative care can help you avoid major expenses in the long run. We understand that a preventative maintenance program can reduce or eliminate problems related to common causes of roof deterioration.
In fact, RAMCON and many industry manufacturers are so committed to helping you ensure the long term performance of your roof (which will maintain your guarantee coverage) that they have put together a Guarantee Extension which is designed to reward you for establishing an annual inspection and preventative maintenance program with us. Your participation won’t just help you meet the maintenance requirements of your manufacturer, but it will also extend the length of your manufacturer warranty by 25%- with no additional guarantee fee!
So how do you qualify for the 25% warranty extension? Its simple! As a certified maintenance professional, RAMCON will perform one or more annual inspections of your roof, perform any necessary maintenance and submit all necessary documentation to your manufacturer in order for you to qualify.
In order to qualify as a Certified Maintenance Professional, we had to commit to rigorous inspection protocols using the industry leader’s exclusive maintenance educational programs and standards. By becoming a Certified Maintenance Professional, we will perform the following vital services for your roof:
• Perform yearly inspections
• Communicate roof maintenance needs to you
• Make maintenance related repairs as necessary
• Provide documentation to you (and your manufacturer) that needed repairs have been made
At RAMCON we understand the importance of preventative maintenance and we know how a little preventative care can help you avoid major expenses in the long run. We understand that a preventative maintenance program can reduce or eliminate problems related to common causes of roof deterioration.
In fact, RAMCON and many industry manufacturers are so committed to helping you ensure the long term performance of your roof (which will maintain your guarantee coverage) that they have put together a Guarantee Extension which is designed to reward you for establishing an annual inspection and preventative maintenance program with us. Your participation won’t just help you meet the maintenance requirements of your manufacturer, but it will also extend the length of your manufacturer warranty by 25%- with no additional guarantee fee!
So how do you qualify for the 25% warranty extension? Its simple! As a certified maintenance professional, RAMCON will perform one or more annual inspections of your roof, perform any necessary maintenance and submit all necessary documentation to your manufacturer in order for you to qualify.
Monday, February 11, 2013
The Roofing-Mold Connection
Most owner 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. 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.
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 and many never experience mold growth.
Identifying the Culprit
What is the catalyst for mold growth: temperature or moisture? Temperature seems to be unlikely, as many 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 associates 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.
Leak Response
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 to fix when you call RAMCON.
A Proactive Step
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 peserve an aggressive roof-maintenance program.
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. A RAMCON preventative maintenance program can help provide tangible results in mold prevention.
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 and many never experience mold growth.
Identifying the Culprit
What is the catalyst for mold growth: temperature or moisture? Temperature seems to be unlikely, as many 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 associates 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.
Leak Response
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 to fix when you call RAMCON.
A Proactive Step
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 peserve an aggressive roof-maintenance program.
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. A RAMCON preventative maintenance program can help provide tangible results in mold prevention.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Inheriting A Neglected Roof
If you are a building owner or manager who takes the reins of a facility where no Preventative Maintenance (PM) plan has been initiated, there are important steps to take. In trying to transition from a reactive to a proactive system of roof maintenance—where there has been no budget for PM and there are too many problems to resolve using corrective action—it is even more important to set priorities and follow a plan to move forward toward PM.
Active leaks should be the first priority, since those will likely cause additional damage to a roof system and related areas. Because these priority repairs impact roof conditions and performance, these actions will help protect the current roof from further deterioration and eliminate the majority of active leaks.
Next up is removal of problematic or failing roof areas. You should spend capital dollars where the funds will have the greatest impact, not solely based on the age of a component or other single factor. Removal of failing areas will prevent further spending on repairs that offer a low, or even negative, return on investment.
The third step is tackling the lower priority (non-leaking) roof deficiencies and performing regularly scheduled PM activities. These actions preserve the current condition of the roof, bringing it into a more predictable and maintainable condition. This step also begins the process of pro-actively limiting future leaks into the building.
The fourth step is to replace aged roof assets, thus reducing or eliminating the reactive and costly spending that often takes place late in the roof life cycle. Timely and systematic replacement of older and weathered assets helps to preserve future capital budgets.
The fifth and final step is to begin repairs, renovations, and upgrades to current roof membranes and components. These actions extend roof service life and reduce future capital spending in the short-term by pushing out the costs of currently projected replacements in the next three to five years. This also reduces future long-term spending, since the average cycle of roof replacement is extended.
Regardless of what stage of roof maintenance planning you are in, it will always be true that a PM is a smarter and more cost-effective measure to take than reactive spending. The sooner you can transition from reactive to proactive spending for the roofing system, the better off your facilities will be.
Active leaks should be the first priority, since those will likely cause additional damage to a roof system and related areas. Because these priority repairs impact roof conditions and performance, these actions will help protect the current roof from further deterioration and eliminate the majority of active leaks.
Next up is removal of problematic or failing roof areas. You should spend capital dollars where the funds will have the greatest impact, not solely based on the age of a component or other single factor. Removal of failing areas will prevent further spending on repairs that offer a low, or even negative, return on investment.
The third step is tackling the lower priority (non-leaking) roof deficiencies and performing regularly scheduled PM activities. These actions preserve the current condition of the roof, bringing it into a more predictable and maintainable condition. This step also begins the process of pro-actively limiting future leaks into the building.
The fourth step is to replace aged roof assets, thus reducing or eliminating the reactive and costly spending that often takes place late in the roof life cycle. Timely and systematic replacement of older and weathered assets helps to preserve future capital budgets.
The fifth and final step is to begin repairs, renovations, and upgrades to current roof membranes and components. These actions extend roof service life and reduce future capital spending in the short-term by pushing out the costs of currently projected replacements in the next three to five years. This also reduces future long-term spending, since the average cycle of roof replacement is extended.
Regardless of what stage of roof maintenance planning you are in, it will always be true that a PM is a smarter and more cost-effective measure to take than reactive spending. The sooner you can transition from reactive to proactive spending for the roofing system, the better off your facilities will be.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Proactive Roof Management
A leak doesn’t need to be the first sign of roof trouble
There is a great deal of information supporting the fact that planned/preventive maintenance (PM) is key to performance and longevity for any building component. Every building owner and manager knows that an effective PM program helps balance available resources against degrees of potential risk and improves financial results by reducing total cost of ownership (TCO). This basic tenet is especially true in the case of PM as a cost-effective tool to manage roof performance.
When it comes to roofs, “out of sight, out of mind” thinking often prevails, since this facility component is not always viewed as having the same risk level as others. PM programs for roofing are often sacrificed in favor of other maintenance budget initiatives; yet, in the long run, the payback for the facility is every bit as beneficial. When a roof failure occurs, it can affect critical space and operations, and the results can be costly.
Leak Repair Is Often Too Little, Too Late
Leaks are caused by a myriad of issues that are usually only discovered when RAMCON performs a thorough investigation. Maintenance delays can increase damage and repairs, reducing roof life.
Leaks that are discovered for the first time when water enters a facility are among the most common problems related to roof performance. By the time that happens, repair needs are often significant, with the added possibility of business interruption and internal damage.
The potential threats and/or costs from a roof leak are numerous. These include emergency repairs, damage to interior finishes, structural problems, harm to inventory or equipment, damage to roof system itself, mold remediation, loss of R-value and business interruption. Emergency leak repairs (which are reactive measures) are not a replacement for proactive roof PM programs. PM targets likely areas on a roof where defects will be corrected with a minor, less expensive repair. Roof systems require regular maintenance, and manufacturers mandate this in order to keep warranties in effect.
There is a great deal of information supporting the fact that planned/preventive maintenance (PM) is key to performance and longevity for any building component. Every building owner and manager knows that an effective PM program helps balance available resources against degrees of potential risk and improves financial results by reducing total cost of ownership (TCO). This basic tenet is especially true in the case of PM as a cost-effective tool to manage roof performance.
When it comes to roofs, “out of sight, out of mind” thinking often prevails, since this facility component is not always viewed as having the same risk level as others. PM programs for roofing are often sacrificed in favor of other maintenance budget initiatives; yet, in the long run, the payback for the facility is every bit as beneficial. When a roof failure occurs, it can affect critical space and operations, and the results can be costly.
Leak Repair Is Often Too Little, Too Late
Leaks are caused by a myriad of issues that are usually only discovered when RAMCON performs a thorough investigation. Maintenance delays can increase damage and repairs, reducing roof life.
Leaks that are discovered for the first time when water enters a facility are among the most common problems related to roof performance. By the time that happens, repair needs are often significant, with the added possibility of business interruption and internal damage.
The potential threats and/or costs from a roof leak are numerous. These include emergency repairs, damage to interior finishes, structural problems, harm to inventory or equipment, damage to roof system itself, mold remediation, loss of R-value and business interruption. Emergency leak repairs (which are reactive measures) are not a replacement for proactive roof PM programs. PM targets likely areas on a roof where defects will be corrected with a minor, less expensive repair. Roof systems require regular maintenance, and manufacturers mandate this in order to keep warranties in effect.
Monday, November 8, 2010
The Low Down: The RAMCON Star Program
In today’s economy, it’s important to stretch every dollar as far as it can go. Your roofing investment is no exception. It’s no secret your roofing system is one of a buildings most costly elements. So what if we can extend of the life of your existing roof by 5 or 10 years? How about reducing un-budgeted roof expenses and emergencies or eliminate them entirely? Well, we can and we do it every day. We’ve developed the RAMCON Star Program with one goal in mind: Saving you thousands over the lifespan of your roofing system. Browse our customizable plans below and discover how.
Bronze Star Plan
Our entry level preventative maintenance program, this plan includes an annual assessment and preventative maintenance service that performs remedial repairs. For a minimum investment of only pennies per square foot, this program provides the basic preventative attention required by most roofing manufacturers. A Bronze Star Plan pays for itself quickly by identifying small problems and repairing them quickly before they become big and expensive.
Silver Star Plan
As our intermediate and more proactive program, our Silver Star Plan is our most chosen preventative maintenance program with over a million square feet covered. This program includes two annual condition assessments and preventative maintenance services, an online MyRAMCON account allowing you to monitor your portfolio online, anytime 24/7. In addition, this program includes one no-cost leak response per year and a committed response time of 12 hours.
Gold Star Plan
The ultimate proactive roof maintenance program, our Gold Star Plan includes four condition assessments and preventative maintenance services per year. Never worry about un-budgeted roof emergencies again with an included Unlimited Leak Response Program. You have a problem, you call and we fix it…end of story. Our Gold Star Plan includes a detailed roof history and database, 5 year replacement and renovation budgeting and a committed response time of 8 hours. No other preventative maintenance program even comes close.
Okay, you know there’s a need and RAMCON has a solution to fix it. Now what? Easy, give us a call or shoot us an email. We’ll send a team out to do a no cost roof evaluation. We’ll let you know what the condition, put star plan options and customized pricing and do the calculations to determine how long we think your roof life can be extended and dollars saved. It’s simple, effective, efficient and smart.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Preventative Maintenance: MyRAMCON Star Plan
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A roofing system isn’t the most glamorous part of a building, but it provides protect for your most valuable resources including employees, tenants and customers. Truth is, in our hostile Florida environment our roofs take a beating. No you keep your car in good repair in order to achieve its best performance right? Well, maintaining a roof is very similar. Routine preventative maintenance conducted by specialized technicians trained to locate and prevent problems is the key to maximizing the value of your roof. We’ve witnessed thousands of roofs fall short of their projected life and leave a devastating wake of consequential damages. Even more important, nearly every manufacturer requires inspections and routine maintenance in order to maintain the warranty (be sure to read yours).
• Free roof survey and detailed systems analysis report describing the condition of your existing system (voted best in the industry!)
• Annual, Semi-Annual or Quarterly roof inspections and inspection reports.
• Preventative Maintenance work including such roof-related items as base flashing at perimeter walls and roof openings, metal flashings, pitch pans, open laps, deteriorated surfacing and much more.
• Priority access to 24/7 emergency service crews on standby.
• Priority access to disaster relief crews.
• Full compliance With Your Manufacturers Roof Warranty
• OnlineMyRAMCON account providing you the ability to monitor your roofing portfolio online, anywhere, 24/7. Log into your portfolio and view features such as your latest roofing system analysis, life expectancy and warranty information. Plus, discover innovative solutions to enhance, prolong and protect your roofing investments for years to come.
• Additional benefits such as increased return on investment (ROI) of your roofing system, reduced litigative exposure, reduced maintenance costs and slashed consequential damages.
• Much, much more!
Join over 450 other facilities with active MyRAMCON Star Plans and reap the benefits above and much more. Get on board and protected today by calling toll-free (877) 726-2661 or by visiting online at www.myramcon.com
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