SERVICES WE PROVIDE
Survey & Inspection Services
We provide the most extensive survey and inspection services in the industry. Our survey and inspection services include the following:
- Visual inspection of existing deck, membrane system including flashings and all other connected or related building systems or materials.
- Investigation of reported and discovered leaks
- Laboratory analysis of roofing materials
- Assessment of reported and discovered leaks
- Non-destructive moisture measurement scan, including a contour map of the roof that indicates areas of moisture containment, migration of moisture, and moisture entry points.
- Photographic record of existing conditions
- Report of survey or inspection findings
- Recommendations for all necessary corrective actions
- Cost estimates for repair or replacement
- Plot plan of roof for phase repair or replacement including budget projection
- Energy analysis
Any one or combination of the above services may include in a project depending on the scope and purpose of the project. For example, one project may be limited to a simple leak investigation while a failure investigation project could include most of the above services. Our most common survey includes only a simple visual inspection of the roof and related or connected materials. A well-trained and experienced technician always conducts our surveys. Once the survey is complete and the data is analyzed a senior consultant prepares the report.
Specifications & Drawings
Our full time involvement in the roofing and waterproofing industry enables us to keep current with the many advancements and new products being introduced by product manufactures. We maintain an ongoing program of testing and analyzing new products and procedures in in order to evaluate their usefulness to our clients needs. This knowledge of the industry enables us to provide the most applicable specifications for our clients.
In addition to providing the best specifications, our experienced roofing and waterproofing designers design the most appropriate and effective details for our client's projects. These designs are communicated by means of plans and details. Specifications are prepared using Microsoft Word, plans and details are prepared using AutoCad software. Our specifications, plans, and details are suitable for bidding purposes as issued. We also conduct the pre-bid conferences with bidders and prepare supplemental drawings, addenda, and bulletins, if required.
Contract Monitoring
No matter how extensive the survey or how applicable the specifications and drawings, the success of the project is largely dependent on the execution by the contractor. Because of the importance of the execution, we encourage our clients to utilize our on-site quality control inspection and other Contract Monitoring services. Our contract monitoring services include the following:
- Reviewing and making recommendations of bids
- Conducting the pre-construction conference
- Reviewing and evaluating change orders
- Reviewing and approving contract invoices
- Observing and evaluating in-progress work
- Conducting final inspections
- Preparing punch lists
- Participating in meetings
Preventive Maintenance Programs
In order to make your roof preventive maintenance program as effective as possible we provide the following four essential parts. These parts are well thought out and meticulously followed so that you can fully realize the benefits of your preventive maintenance program:
- The Initial Audit Inspection - The audit inspection is a detailed inspection of all components of the roofing system and other related or connected building systems. The purpose of the audit inspection is to identify any condition that may be the result of or lead to roofing damage. The data that is collected during the audit inspection becomes the base upon which the preventive maintenance program is based.
- Timely Performance of Required Maintenance Tasks - Once the inspection is complete and defects have been identified, we work with your maintenance personnel or roofing contractor to make sure the proper repairs are made.
- Follow-Up Inspections - Follow-up inspections are to be performed at least two times per year. Other inspections can be done after severe weather, or when there has been excessive foot traffic or when other conditions that may cause roof damage have occurred.
- Record Keeping - Record keeping begins with organizing the information that is gathered during the audit survey. This information includes the original construction data when available. It also includes dimensions, penetrations, observed defects, and other notable features observed during the audit survey. This information is noted on a roof audit inspection form and on a small scale drawing of the roof. The information is then updated and added to after maintenance tasks have been completed and after each follow-up inspection. All records are kept in a computer database.
What is Benchmarking?
The Webster's New World Dictionary, Second College Edition defines a benchmark as:
A surveyor's mark... a standard or point of reference in measuring or judging quality, value. etc.
David T. Kearns, chief executive officer, Xerox Corporation, where benchmarking was first developed said:
Benchmarking is a continuous process of measuring products, services, and practices against the toughest competitors or those companies recognized as industry leaders.
A working definition of benchmarking as it relates to you and your roofing practices is:
The process whereby an organization compares their own roofing management practices against those organizations that are known to have the best roofing management practices so that they can become the "best of the best".
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Most building owners and managers pay little attention to their roof until it is too late. There are a few opportunities to save money once there are leaks or the roof needs replaced. The high cost of emergency repairs and premature replacement can be avoided by instituting a roofing preventive maintenance program.
Our full time involvement in the roofing and waterproofing industry allows us to keep current with the many advancements and new roofing and waterproofing products being introduced by product manufacturers.