RoofConnect Offers You Emergency Service; Immediate Connection

RoofConnect -- Emergency Service; Immediate Connection

RoofConnect provides 24-hour Emergency Repair Service, including nights, weekends and holidays. Each location has a fully staffed service department operating 24/7/365 to protect our client's roofs in any weather emergency.

We can assist in the documentation requirements for insurance claims, as well as work with the material manufacturers to resolve repair and maintenance claims on your warranted roofs. Additionally, whether it's an emergency leak service, hurricane, tornado, fire, or any other natural disaster, the RoofConnect team is only a phone call away. We will provide you with the best possible solution in the shortest amount of time.

This immediate service can save you time and money, and may decrease further interior and structural damage.

If your emergency is after normal business hours (7:30 am – 5:00 pm CST) please call 877-942-5613 and our designated on-call RoofConnect Representative will assist you immediately.

Be Sure to Connect with Us!

         

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RoofConnect, Liz Miller

Happy 4th of July from RoofConnect, National Roofing Services

Wishing you a safe, stress-free Independence Day and a weekend full of celebration!  To help in those efforts, I wanted to remind you that RoofConnect never closes! 

If you have any roofing emergencies over the holiday please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Representatives - we are always available 24-7-365!

We value your patronage and appreciate your confidence in us.  On behalf of all of us at RoofConnect, National Roofing Services, I wish you a Happy Fourth of July!

For your convenience, our 24-hour emergency service contact information for you to post where necessary: 

RoofConnect Customer Service 24/7/365 Emergency Roof Service: (877) 942-5613 - After hours Press 2 Customerservice@roofconnect.com

Just remember...Your RoofConnect Team is only a phone call away!

Be Sure to Connect with Us!

         

RoofConnect, National Roofing Services

P:  877-942-5613
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RoofConnect, Liz Miller

RoofConnect, National Roofing Services Hires David Adams as Senior Director of Business Development and Promotes Others - PR.com

RoofConnect, National Roofing Services Hires David Adams as Senior Director of Business Development and Promotes Others - PR.com

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RoofConnect, Liz Miller

Prepare Roof NOW for Early Tropical Storms & Hurricanes

It's that time of year again.  Hurricane Season officially began on June 1st!

AccuWeather.com's long-range team predicts 16 named tropical storms,
eight hurricanes and four major hurricanes for the
2013 Atlantic hurricane season. Of these, three are predicted to
make landfall in the United States.

Proper analysis of your roofs is critical in any season, but hurricane season raises even more concerns.  Hurricanes cause damage in a variety of ways through strong winds, storm surges, flooding and tornadoes.  Early preparation and regular roof maintenance is essential so that your roofs are protected against the hurricanes arriving this season and beyond. Careful installation practices and annual maintenance can make a significant difference in a roof’s hurricane preparedness. 

Here are a few of the things you should check to make sure your properties roofs are better prepared to survive a hurricane.


TO DO...Now:

• Schedule RoofConnect to perform your roof’s annual maintenance if you have not done so already. 
• Take care of regular roof maintenance concerns now to prevent any additional damage.
• RoofConnect will create a proper plan to meet specific needs at each site. 
• Train your property management staff now – educating during a hurricane warning can be stressful.
• Take photographs or video of your establishments inside and out, from all angles. This will help to substantiate insurance claims later.
• Regularly clean drains, gutters and downspouts of your buildings.
• RoofConnect can verify that all permanent rooftop equipment is secure.  - Improperly secured machinery causes membrane separation & leaks.
• Determine and acquire emergency equipment and supplies to have on hand in the event of a storm (e.g., heavy plastic sheeting, tie-downs for sheeting and rooftop equipment, duct tape, masking tape, sandbags, emergency generator, storm shutters, large pieces of plywood, hand tools and other essential items).

TO DO...When a Hurricane Watch is Issued:

• Check and secure equipment on rooftops – HVAC equipment, ventilation piping, exhaust fans and vents must be secured to the roof – these things can become missiles!
• Remove loose objects, loose gravel and debris from the roof. 
• Bring in display racks and other objects usually left outside. 
• Remove antennas, outdoor signs, especially those that swing or are portable.
• Close all doors and secure all windows. A RICOWI (Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues) study found that a surprising number of roof failures were due to doors and windows that had been left open or shattered.  When high speed winds entered buildings through these spaces, roofs can be compromised.

RoofConnect Can Help:

• Safety is always first and foremost. 
• A proper plan is executed with you to meet specific needs at each site.  
• All Federal and local guidelines must be followed to protect all personnel before entering the disaster zone and while on site. 
• Proper documentation is always provided at project close out.
• We work with you to solve your emergency quickly; our work and materials meet the standards of insurance coverage claims. 

Be Sure to Connect with Us!
         



RoofConnect, National Roofing Services

P:  877-942-5613
RoofConnect.com

RoofConnect, Liz Miller

RoofConnect National Commercial Roofing Service Provider

RoofConnect – At your Service!

RoofConnect, Liz Cleveland

We give thanks for you!

Dear Friends of RoofConnect,

In this time of gratitude, we give thanks for you. We value your patronage and appreciate your confidence in us. Counting you among our customers is something for which we are especially grateful.

I wanted to take this time to remind you that RoofConnect never closes!  If you have any roofing emergencies over the holiday please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Representatives - always available 24-7-365!

On behalf of all of us at RoofConnect, National Roofing Services, I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Sincerely,

 

Your RoofConnect Team

 

RoofConnect 24-hour Emergency Contact Information

 

For your convenience, our emergency service contact information for you to post where necessary:

24/7/365 Emergency Line RoofConnect Customer Service Office: 877-942-5613 Cell: 870-941-8425 Customerservice(@)roofconnect.com

The RoofConnect Team is only a phone call away! We hope you are able to enjoy a stress free Thanksgiving Holiday!

Marriage Proposal by Rooftop ‽

Create Fall Proposals for Roofing in order to set the date for budgets in the spring!



This picture of a roofing marriage proposal was captured on Google Maps.  Now, only a roofer would find this proposal completely un-romantic because the love smitten guy just created a headache for the roofer and building owner.  However, it does bring up a very important point for roofing asset management.  Roofing proposals that will require higher budgeting approval should be turned in before the winter months and upcoming spring rains.  

Here are some suggestions for a successful fall proposal.

1. Review the warranty documents on the roof and contact the manufacturer or a manufacturer approved roofer to conduct the annual inspection. If you are going to have to pay for an inspection, you might as well get credit for it and potentially reap the benefits of an extended warranty or have the roofer identify cost saving warranty repairs.  This will also be an excellent tool for real estate professionals that are looking to buy, sell or lease the building in the next year.  As buildings and portfolios change hands, a comprehensive roofing assessment with a manufacturer warranty report will help the budgeting process in the next year. 

2. Instruct your roofer to assess the entire roof in the Fall proposal.  If the assessment is comprehensive, then a facility manager can look like a budgeting genius.  The roofer should identify potential expenditures and prioritize the spend by category:  Immediate, 90 days, or annual.  It is important to track the maintenance history of the roof in this pattern.  “Entire roof” includes: exterior walls, interior roof deck, ceilings (stains, drips etc.), roof edges, interior walls, fascia & coping, expansion joints, field of roof membrane condition, penetrations, metal equipment and fixtures, drainage systems, base flashings, HVAC units and all mechanical devices, general roof issues (or marriage proposals!).

3. Partner with your manufacturer and your roofing management company.  Good marriages are based on clear communication and trust.  Partnering with a reputable roofing company and respected manufacturer will enhance the total roof performance and the success of the maintenance budgeting process.  

Manufacturers and Roofers are setting their production calendars for the upcoming year and committing to a project or maintenance schedule in advance will often result in significant savings to the property manager.

RoofConnect is a nationally respected roofing services company.  RoofConnect has successfully managed thousands of proposals and maintenance programs.  Please give us a call!  We would love the opportunity to help you with a Fall inspection and proposal.  

Say "YES" to annual roof maintenance with RoofConnect - It will be a lasting relationship you will not regret!

Guest Blog Contributor:  

Mick Handloser, National Account Manager - South Central Region for RoofConnect. 
Mick can be reached at (877) 942-5613 or via email mick.handloser(at)roofconnect.com

Mick Handloser is a Registered Roof Observer (RRO), and a member of the National Roofing Contractors Association and the Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues Inc. He currently manages the accounts in the south-central and southwest U.S. for RoofConnect.

RoofConnect, Liz Cleveland

Be prepared - Isaac on track to impact

RoofConnect would like to remind you of things you can do now to prepare for damaging wind and rain.

Isaac Slowly Strengthening

"The eye of Isaac is evident on satellite and the National Hurricane Center is forecasting the storm to strengthen into a hurricane by Tuesday. The forecast track takes him over New Orleans Tuesday afternoon or evening."

Tropical Storm & Hurricane Preparedness: Are your roofs ready? Are you Ready?

Evaluate your roofs and prepare a plan of action before the next Tropical Storm or Hurricane mounts an assault.  Now a crucial time to evaluate your roofs and prepare a plan of action. 

Careful installation practices and annual maintenance can make a significant difference in a roof’s hurricane preparedness. Here are a few of the things you should check to make sure your properties are prepared to survive a hurricane.

TO DO...Now:

1. Schedule RoofConnect to perform your roof’s annual maintenance if you have not done so already.
2. RoofConnect will create a proper plan to meet specific needs at each site. 
3. Train your property management staff now – educating during a hurricane warning can be stressful.
4. Take photographs or video of your establishments inside and out, from all angles. This will help to substantiate insurance claims later.
5. Regularly clean drains, gutters and downspouts of your buildings.
6. RoofConnect can verify that all permanent rooftop equipment is secure.  - Improperly secured machinery causes membrane separation & leaks.
7. Determine and acquire emergency equipment and supplies to have on hand in the event of a storm (e.g., heavy plastic sheeting, tie-downs for sheeting and rooftop equipment, duct tape, masking tape, sandbags, emergency generator, storm shutters, large pieces of plywood, hand tools and other essential items).

TO DO...When a Hurricane Watch is Issued:

1. Check and secure equipment on rooftops – HVAC equipment, ventilation piping, exhaust fans and vents must be secured to the roof – these things can become missiles!
2. Remove loose objects, loose gravel and debris from the roof. 
3. Bring in display racks and other objects usually left outside. 
4. Remove antennas, outdoor signs, especially those that swing or are portable.
5. Close all doors and secure all windows. A RICOWI (Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues) study found that a surprising number of roof failures were due to doors and windows that had been left open or shattered.  When high speed winds entered buildings through these spaces, roofs can be compromised.

A helpful roof evaluation checklist can be found at the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety's web site: http://disastersafety.org/hurricane/evaluating-the-roof/

As always, RoofConnect can help in an emergency…Before, during and after the storm:

• Safety is always first and foremost. 
• We will conduct a thorough roof inspection and adhere to the specific manufacturer requirements.  
• A proper plan is executed with you to meet specific needs at each site.  
• All federal and local guidelines must be followed to protect all personnel before entering the disaster zone and while on site. 
• Proper documentation is always provided at project close out.
• Our work and materials meet the standards of insurance coverage claims. 

To schedule an evaluation of your roof, call 24/7/365 877-942-5613 or visit http://www.roofconnect.com/request-a-roof-evaluation.html

RoofConnect, Liz Cleveland

Performed roof maintenance on your building lately?

At a minimum, you should conduct roof maintenance annually on your buildings.  More often than not, when a roof fails it is due to lack of regular maintenance. Consistent roof maintenance can prevent a multitude of issues that could escalate into the expensive and sometimes preventable need for a complete roof restoration or replacement.

A few things you and your maintenance team can do on a regular basis to extend the life of your roofing systems:

1. Drainage Systems:  Clear all gutters, downspouts, scuppers; clean out all drains; check strainers and clamping rings.

2. Is there debris or materials on the roof that could damage the roof system?  Is there excessive foot traffic that necessitates more walkway pads?

3. Proper maintenance to rooftop equipment and their surrounding area:  check for oil, animal fats, and other contaminants that could degrade the roof system.  Change the equipment filters regularly to prevent these deposits on the roof.

4. Ponding water:  Aggregate is likely to collect in these areas which could result in vegetation growth and impede drainage.

5. Penetration flashings:  Pitch pans and pipe boots are maintenance items that should be checked regularly for voids.

6. On all HVAC units, check the ductwork connections, access panels, gaskets, condensate lines, etc. to make sure there is no water entry.  Identifying and correcting these items could eliminate unnecessary roof service calls.

7. Walls:  Check interior walls for stains or bubbling paint.  Check exterior walls for bubbling paint, missing mortar, deteriorated blocking, etc.  Identifying and correcting these items could eliminate unnecessary roof service calls.

8.      Always use a professional roofing contractor to assist you in your roof maintenance needs.  The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) offers a few tips and guidelines for selecting a commercial roofing contractor.

Also, all of the major roofing system manufacturers encourage semi-annual inspections with documentation to maximize the life of your roof and possibly extend your warranty term (if applicable).

If you are limited in staff or time, let RoofConnect take care of your roofs for you.  RoofConnect can manage your entire roof portfolio.  We will schedule out all roof inspections, perform annual maintenance, track your roof warranties and provide you with 24/7 access to the your roof inventory data via a personalized roof management portal.



Don’t wait for a roofing problem to occur --- by then it is too late!  Be proactive in your Roof Asset Management! Planned preventative roof maintenance can save money, time and heartburn.

This topic will never dull for us here at RoofConnect: see our previous post "When a flat roof is not regularly maintained it may cost far more over time"

Note: NRCA believes that the best way for a building owner to ensure satisfactory post-installation roof system performance is to have a formal, long-term maintenance agreement with a professional roofing contractor. Building owners should take care in selecting a roofing contractor to perform the maintenance work. Additional information is available from NRCA.