PLAN FOR SUCCESS – STEP BY STEP
1) Use life-cycle costing to get the most out of the roof.
2) Adapt a pro-active maintenance protocol.
3) Perform quarterly roof inspections and repairs.
4) Track all collateral building damage and incidental expenses associated with the roof.
5) Determine if past collateral damage costs exceed the costs of implementing a roof management program.
Sometimes the collateral damage costs can exceed the costs of implementing a roof management program.
Expenses to track
Damage to buildings interior
Damage to merchandise and equipment
Costs of business interruption
That’s just a few many more exist and should be acknowledged and tracked.
BUDGETING
Budget a minimum of five cents per square foot per year for preventive maintenance. This should begin the very first year. Budget a minimum of 30 cent per square foot for more extensive restoration.
Immediate Problems
The following can cause immediate problems for your company’s rooftop. 1) Extreme Weather 2) Equipment Additions 3) Trade Damage 4) Unintended Abuse
Extreme Weather – This includes any weather that could be considered outside of the norm. Hail, lighting, high winds etc.
2) Equipment Additions – Improperly added equipment on the roof. This is a very common source of roofing related problems.
3) Trade Damage – Problems caused by trades other than your roofing contractor. These can be holes, punctures etc.
4) Unintended Problems – Accidental damage of even vandalism.
The great news is that it costs less to be proactive than reactive.
