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How to Effectively Manage Your Company’s Roofing Asset
- To get the best value for your roof investment, it is critical that you look beyond initial cost. Life Cycle Costing is a key tool to insure this and accurately reflects the bottom line of what a roof really costs.
- Adapt a proactive roof asset management process.
- Perform semi-annual roof inspections and repairs.
- Budget dollars per year for preventive maintenance beginning in Year #1 of your roof’s life.
- Budget dollars per year for more extensive repairs/restoration.
- Track all collateral building damage and incidental costs associated with leaking roofs.
- Show your boss how past collateral damage costs can exceed the cost of implementing a roof management process.
What are YOUR Roof Management Responsibilities?
- Obtain roof inspections – recommended twice a year.
- Implement preventive maintenance – required by most manufacturers’ warranties.
- Minimize foot traffic.
- Pick up and dispose of rooftop debris (nails, fasteners, bottles, etc.).
- Clean or unclog roof drains and gutters.
- Use de-icing salt on frozen roof drains; don’t crack the ice.
- Trim tree limbs that overhang the roof.
- Keep rooftop equipment in good repair.
