To reduce the potential for damage, it is generally recommended that commercial structures be inspected at least ONCE a year, ideally twice per year. The suggested times for routine inspections are in the spring after the winter season, and late fall after the hot summer but before the winter weather arrives. Other inspections are warranted following a major weather event such as hurricane, high wind event, major ice storm or hailstorm.
Having well kept records also is beneficial when storm events occur and insurance companies have records of what and how your roofing assets have been maintained for claim purposes.
WHY DO ROOFING SYSTEMS FAIL?
- Poor workmanship during installation
- Improper design of the system
- Faulty or improper materials
- Weathering
- Trapped moisture or mechanical damage
- Neglect and lack of maintenance
- Damage from outside vendors or contractors
- Animals or insects
- Foot traffic on the roof surface
- Weather events
- Change in use of building from original design
- Environmental issues
Our Solution: Tadlock Roof Inspection Program (TRIP)
An Asset Management/Maintenance Program should be a systematic approach similar to any other mechanical system requiring maintenance. Automobiles for example, require regular inspections and routine maintenance to keep them in operational condition. As with any other maintenance program, the owner/management should assign this duty to a competent and trained person.
The maintenance program should include documentation (inspection forms, photographs, reports, notes, drawings, budgeted costs, etc.) to identify and record the issues noted during the routine inspections and to provide guidance to the contractors who will complete the repair. The goal of a maintenance program is to identify problem areas, complete repairs before they become major issues and extend the life of the buildings components and exterior protection systems.
One of our trained roofing professionals can inspect your properties, compile necessary reports with all documentation, assemble a maintenance plan, highlight immediate concerns, propose budgets and develop a program that will save you valuable investment dollars and prohibit you from replacing systems prematurely.
WHAT SHOULD BE INSPECTED FOR A QUALITY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM?
The purpose of any good maintenance program is to inspect ALL items that may affect the roofing and waterproofing components that comprise the systems that are protecting the property.
This includes but is not limited to:
- Roof decking
- Roof membranes
- Waterproofing membranes
- Projection/Penetration flashings
- Roof insulation – installed below and/or on top of the roof deck
- Securement of components
- Masonry joints, parapets and copings
- Metal flashing components
- Expansion and control joints
- Penetrations to the roof surface (vent pipes, HVAC systems, antennas, etc.)
- Traffic walkways
- Access points
- Drainage (interior or exterior systems)
- Mechanical issues that may effect the systems
- Significant wind buffering areas (usually corners and perimeters)
- Roof level expansion joints
- Previous repairs and quality of materials and work
- Current building use versus original design
- Wind loading issues
- Safety issues
Tadlock Roofing can assemble a program to help you manage your roofing assets. Our Sales Consultants can meet with you, discuss issues that are important such as budget constraints, safety, current or past issues, warranties in place and previous roofing or repair issues.
Being proactive with a smart management program ensures you are receiving the most for your investment dollars and ensures your roofing assets protect what’s important to you.
Costs are based on several factors to include:
- Building size and square footage of roof area(s)
- Number of sections per building
- Location
- Existing roof systems
- Safety concerns
- Roof access
Your Sales Consultant can assemble a quote for a program specifically designed for you after your consultation. Please contact us today to meet or speak to one of our consultants.
The Tadlock Promise
At Tadlock Roofing, we promise to always do the right thing to ensure our customers’ satisfaction, because we truly care. We care about our customers, we care about their families and we care about their homes.
