♦Roof Maintenance Programs (R.A.M.P)
ACRC’s Roof Asset Management Program (RAMP) is designed to assist our clients by providing instant access to information databases that include descriptions of their roof system(s), warranties, roof plans, photographs, roof inspection schedules, preventive maintenance schedules, roof life expectancy projections, anticipated repair costs, budget replacement costs and repair histories.
BENEFITS
• Minimizes unexpected problems and costly repairs.
• Defers costly roof replacements.
• Tracks cost of work performed.
• Provides a historical record for each facility.
• Estimates cost of future roof repairs on every facility a client owns.
• Improves financial planning and forecasting.
• Tracks costs and performance for future projects.
• Maximizes the useful life of your roof system.
• Identify and address potential problems before leaks appear on the interior of the building.
• Reduces energy costs by eliminating defective and wet materials.
• Proactive planning promotes a non-crisis approach to roof management.
In contrast, repairs that are performed in a crisis situation are unplanned, unbudgeted, untimely and expensive!
Why is a Roof Asset Management Program needed if there is a manufacturer’s warranty?
Most, if not all, warranties are written to protect the roof system manufacturer, not the owner. Most warranties
do not take effect until a leak reaches the interior of the building. Even then, the cost of leak repairs may not be
covered if the cause of the leak is excluded from the manufacturer’s warranty. Unfortunately, it is often left up to
a roofing contractor, who may not have the owner’s best interests in mind, to establish the cause of a leak.
Additionally, the roofer may only be authorized to repair the actual cause of the leak, not other deficiencies that
could soon develop into leaks. A warranty is not a substitute for a proactive Roof Asset Management Program.
INITIAL VISUAL ROOF CONDITION SURVEY
The initial visual roof survey encompasses observations of the following:
General Conditions ♦ Surface Conditions ♦ Membrane Condition ♦ Expansion Joints ♦ Alterations ♦ New Equipment ♦ Flashing Conditions ♦ Seams ♦ Drains and Drainage Characteristics ♦ Debris ♦ Walls and Copings ♦ Roof Penetrations ♦ Pitch Pans ♦ Other Areas of Concern.
The findings of the Visual Survey are then presented in a comprehensive report, including digital photos and a computer-aided drawing of the roof that indicates the locations of all roof top equipment and penetrations. The report will make note of all observed deficiencies and will include prioritized recommendations for necessary corrective actions. Cost estimates for roof repairs or replacement, including budget projections for upcoming years, are also provided.
ASSISTANCE WITH WARRANTY CLAIMS
If it is determined that the roof is still under warranty, ACRC will contact the roof system manufacturer on the client’s behalf to help ensure that the warranty is utilized to the maximum extent. ACRC will coordinate the scope of work with the roofing contractor and the manufacturer to ensure that there is no charge for the replacement of defective materials and/or workmanship covered under the terms of the warranty.
REPAIR SCOPE OF WORK
After the initial inspection is completed and any defects have been identified, ACRC will prepare a scope of work that describes the correct repair materials and methods. ACRC will then work with the roofing contractor to ensure that repairs are made properly. Upon completion, an ACRC team member will visit the site to inspect all work for quality assurance.
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTIONS
Follow-up inspections are performed once or twice each year. Additional inspections are recommended whenever the roof has been subjected to severe weather, excessive foot traffic, or other harmful conditions.
COMPUTER DATABASE
Record keeping begins by organizing the information that is gathered during the initial survey. A database is then developed for each client, tailored to fit their needs. This information includes, but is not limited to, construction data, dimensions, penetrations, observed defects and other notable features.
♦Surveys
Comming Soon♦Inspections
Comming Soon♦Roof System Design
ACRC is an active member of The Roof Consulting Institute, holding a Registered Roof Observer designation that requires expert knowledge of all types of roof systems. We also operate a Dade County certified product testing laboratory which enables us to stay abreast of the latest technology available today.
NEW CONSTRUCTION AND RE-ROOFS
An appropriate roof system, meeting both the client’s needs and budget, will be selected from the thousands available. Comprehensive specifications and detailed, dimensioned drawings will be prepared. All aspects of the roof project, from an exact description of the products to be used to a detailed description of the work to be performed will be included in the specification in order to achieve a top-notch product.
♦Moisture Testing
Comming Soon♦Contract Administration
Comming SoonACRC serves our clients by handling all phases of the roof construction or roof replacement process. First, we distribute bid packages to pre-qualified contractors and conduct a pre-bid meeting to examine the roof, review the contract documents and answer any questions that the contractors may have. After the bids are received, we help the client analyze the bids and select a contractor. We then review the contractor’s submittals and verify that all required permits, licenses, insurance coverages and bonds are in compliance with current requirements and the contract documents. Optimal long-term roof performance begins with the installation process. ACRC recommends full-time quality assurance monitoring for the duration of the project by a firm with qualified Registered Roof Observers. Strict compliance with plans and specifications translates into a roof performing the way it was designed. When defects are observed, corrective action is immediately implemented.
♦Quality Assurance
We provide our client with a daily report of all activities related to the project. We closely monitor the demolition of the old roof system and the installation of all new components, including insulation, membrane, base flashings, sheet metal flashings and temporary tie-ins. Each daily report identifies the location of the work, the materials used, the quantity of roofing installed, the contractor crew size, the hours worked, the identities of all visitors and the weather conditions. Each report also states if the work is in compliance with the plans and specifications, describes any problems or deficiencies that occur, and records what actions were taken to correct the conditions.