Five Fact Friday

It's that time again...Five Fact Friday brought to you by RoofConnect's Technical Services Department.

Effective communication is key in maintaining customer relationships and potentially more important than the actual work being performed.

There is not “one size fits all” roof application.  Each opportunity must be evaluated and fitted with the appropriate roof for the location, configuration, size, and use of the building.

Remember:  The lowest price does not necessarily result in saving money.  Hire the person who is most knowledgeable about the project, not the one with the lowest price.

A scheduled inspection program for rooftop drainage and waterways is critical to positive roof performance and structural integrity.

When considering a solar installation, it is essential to include a roofing professional and roofing manufacturer in your discussions with the solar integrator.  Together they can make sure your roofing continues to perform and your building contents are protected during and after the solar installation.

For more information, please contact us today! 877-942-5613 or technical_services@roofconnect.com.

  

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
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RoofConnect, Liz Miller

Roof Replacement Strategies - When, Why and How

To replace or rehab? That is the (roofing) question.

So how does a facility manager know that it's time to consider replacement? And what kind of research is needed to yield the best options for a new or rehabbed roof?

You will find answers to these questions along with a step-by-step strategy to evaluate your existing roof's status, and understand the various roofing options available to you.

Learn about roof types and systems, up-front and long-term costs, ease of installation, durability and expected lifespan, and maintenance requirements and other factors that should be considered before choosing a replacement roof system.

At the conclusion of the webcast you will be a roof-replacement expert with the ability to:

• Evaluate your current roof to determine if replacement is immediately necessary
• Identify the various roof types and systems, and which are optimal for your facility
• Review roof replacement cost, installation and maintenance factors
• Establish code compliance and roof system compatibility with an existing structure with a roof investigation

Can't attend? This exclusive webcast will be available on-demand after April 11.

For those attendees who successfully complete a learning outcomes assessment, Trade Press Media Group is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.

Note: Interactive question and answer session and IACET-certification eligibility only available to participants of live webcast.

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RoofConnect, Liz Cleveland

RoofConnect is now blogging!

Our "corporate" blog, is the place where you can follow all things RoofConnect.  We hope to share what we find interesting and think is worth discussing, not just commercial roofing topics, but also timely information for building owners and facility managers.