Roof Scan offers a broad range of Consultant Services
that are intended to assist Building Owners, Architects, Roof
Consultants, Contractors and Facility Managers by providing roof
investigation, design, and asset management services.
Roof Scan performed Infrared
roof moisture surveys and roof inspections for 157 roofs on this
manufacturing facility so that a scope of work, budget estimates and
work priorities could be established.

We can provide any
one, or all of the following services;
Roof Inspection And Diagnosis
This is perhaps the most basic and essential service
that we offer our clients. Far to many roofs are plagued with
constant problems and misdirected repair efforts. Thousands of
dollars can be spent on roof repairs with little or no success.
Even more concerning are the roofs that are causing no immediate
problems but they are deteriorating to the point that they will require
extensive and costly repairs, or premature
replacement.
The owner of the roof shown below
did not realize how important a good surface coating is on a smooth Mod
Bit. roofing system. Surface deterioration and other "not so
apparent" defects led to the premature failure of this roof and an
unexpected expense for the owner.

We strongly recommend that an initial roof
inspection and diagnosis be performed to gather base line information
about the roof system and to determine repair and maintenance
procedures. Following this initial inspection it is recommended
that the roof be inspected semi-annually, and before any major repairs
are undertaken. The National Roofing Contractors Association and
all other professional roofing organizations also recommend these
inspection guidelines.
The prudent building owner or building manager will
employ the services of a roofing professional to at least perform the
initial and most critical inspection. Well meaning but untrained
facility personnel do not have the expertise to properly identify roof
membrane and flashing defects that could have a detrimental effect on
the performance and life expectancy of the roof system.
"The information gathered during our
inspection should be used as the basis for making repair/replace
decision, and for preventative maintenance and budgeting purposes."
Roof Scan
technicians have been trained in all aspects of roof design and
inspection. Our technicians have inspected and designed hundreds
of roofing projects and installations.
" Our inspection and diagnosis service will
insure that you get the maximum results for your roofing dollars and
that your roofs will attain their maximum life expectancy."
Semi-Annual Inspection:
Semi-annual roof inspections should be performed in
the Spring and Fall. In addition, a roof inspection should be
performed after every major weather occurrence. After the initial
roof inspection is complete, and with some training, building
maintenance personnel could perform the semi annual inspections.
It would still be advisable to have a professional inspect the roofs at
regular intervals.
Inspections Before Major Repairs:
Routine maintenance and minor repairs are encouraged.
However, a professionally conducted inspection should be performed
before any major repair is undertaken. The inspection will
determine the proper and most cost effective repair methods that should
be utilized.
Roof Repair/Replacement Recommendations
Before recommendations can be made concerning which
roof repair procedures or replacement systems are necessary, it is
imperative that we inspect the roof and diagnose the failure mechanisms.
Once this has been accomplished, we can formulate cost effective repairs
or replacement systems that are specifically tailored to the existing
conditions and the clients budget.
"All to often, repair/replacement methods are
used that are not appropriate for the existing conditions.
This results in costly, ineffective results."
Roof Asset Management
Our Roof Asset Management program is intended for
clients with large or multiple roof inventories. The program is
most beneficial for clients that have no established roof program and no
qualified in -house personnel to inspect or to maintain the roofs.
The program can however be modified for clients with as few as one
or two roofs.
"The best way to minimize unexpected roof
problems, properly maintain roofs, and extend their useful service life,
is to implement a Roof Asset Management Program."
We can tailor the program to suit individual client requirements and
budget constraints. However, to make the program most beneficial,
we suggest that it include the following;
1. Roof History
2. Roof Inspections
3. Asbestos Testing (if applicable)
4. Moisture Survey
5. Repair/Replace Recommendations
6. Roof Condition Index (A roof condition
index is simply a means of separating roofs into categories and
priorities based on the roofs overall condition and the urgency to
complete the repairs/replacement. The index then becomes a quick
and easy reference to view the condition of the roofs either separately
or as a group. Work schedules and budget estimates can then be
formulated.)
7. Budget Estimates
8. Maintenance Recommendations
9. New Roof System Selection Criteria
10. Roof Report and Roof Plans
"By comparing the conditions and priorities of
roofs to each other, the program will show you where and how to budget
your roofing dollars."
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