3 Surefire ways to save thousands on your roof management program annually!
1. Conduct semi-annual roof inspections and keep
accurate records.
2. Develop a detailed plan of repairs, replacement, and
maintenance.
3. Develop a budget with your new inspection report and
follow through with repairs, replacement, and
maintenance.
Below is a roof inspection form used for each section of roof for a facility. It is simple and to the point to allow the facility manager to review a make decisions quickly. A lot of the technical language is left out but everything in the roofing system is inspected.
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Pictures of deficiencies on each section and roof drawings can also be included in the report.
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Main Building
Stilwell
Section 1
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GENERAL INFORMAITON:
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Roof Area............................Section 1
Type of Roof........................Single Ply
Square Footage..................9,650
Number of Stories...............1
Type of Building..................Brick
Space sensitivity.................Normal
Roof Access.......................Ladder
Leakage Reported.............None
Type of Action....................Repairs/Patch
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DEFICIENCIES NOTED: Seams are starting to deteriorate. They have places in the seams that are open and cracking. Hole in membrane.
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INSPECTORS COMMENTS: This roof can last for many years if it remains water tight.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: Seal all seams, patch hole in membrane, re-caulk along parapet wall.
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WATER REMOVAL: Crickets to guide water to drains.
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FLASHING DETAILS: Parapet Wall, metal edge.
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WARRANTY INFORMATING: Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) - Versiclo, 20 year warranty issued 7/1/20. Warranty information in district office files.
Beyond the Inspection
A roof needs regular maintenance and upkeep to prolong its years of usefulness. Adding five to ten years past the end of the warranty will save your facility thousands of dollars in replacement cost.
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If roof replacement is needed:
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Choose manufacturers and contractors that are experienced and qualified and they meet qualifications set by the owner and roofing consultant.
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Choose a roofing system that is the best for your facility and the situation.
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Write detailed specifications for the chosen roofing system and include all legal documentation.
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Put project out to bid following legal guidelines according to State laws.
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Choose the best and most qualified contractor according to the written roof specifications.
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Have qualified person oversee the installation of the project. Proper installation is worth more than a warranty.