12 Steps to ROI-Driven Roof Asset Management
See how to maximize the life of your roof and get the most out of your building assets and investment with these 12 steps.
Written By: Tremco Roofing
See how to maximize the life of your roof and get the most out of your building assets and investment with these 12 steps.
Written By: Tremco Roofing
Rather than allowing roofs to run to failure or replacing roofs which may have years of life ahead of them, ROI-driven roof management enables you to get the most out of your building assets and your investment. The goal is to fully understand your roof’s condition, determine the best solutions to address any issues and develop a plan to keep your roofing assets operational for decades and within budget. Regardless of the roofing contractor or manufacturer you choose to work with, here are the 12 steps to follow to maximize the service life of your roof using Tremco Roofing and WTI’s proven approach.
Your roofing partner should truly listen to you. They need to understand your goals and budget considerations, past roofing experiences and any known problems before trying to sell a solution. This initial consulting stage should give you a good indication of the best service provider for you.
2. Roof AuditNext, the roofing company should walk your roof to verify its general condition, looking for signs of water entry and other problem areas, including potential safety hazards.
While every roofing provider is different, Tremco and WTI field advisors may recommend further diagnostic testing to evaluate roof characteristics invisible to the naked eye. Infrared scanning can locate hidden moisture in your roof or insulation, while laboratory tests of roof core samples can determine your roof’s composition and condition.
Based on the type and extent of problems identified, together with knowledge of your roofing priorities, the highly trained field advisor working with you should develop a detailed “green, amber, red” assessment of the roof’s condition. This forms the basis of any recommendations and options, which should include thorough budgets to help your short- and long-term planning. Here at Tremco, our field advisors, complemented by a large technical workforce, are skilled at creating customized solutions for any kind of roofing environment and financial situation.
Part of the ideal budget and recommendation process is developing a 3-to-5-year asset management plan for your roofs. This plan extends the life of these assets by maintaining good roofs (categorized as "green"), restoring damaged but functional roofs (in "amber"), and only replacing those that have failed (the “red”). Over this time period, all your roofs will move into a good condition and can stay that way through scheduled maintenance.
Your field advisor should then develop a fully detailed, customized project specification to solve your roofing problems. Tremco and WTI are experienced collaborators with design professionals and architects.
WTI, Tremco’s construction services affiliate, has been awarded multiple cooperative and GPO contracts serving K-12, higher education, government and healthcare entities. Procuring products and services through a cooperative contract allows you to streamline the procurement process with assured value and transparency. Your local Tremco field advisor can tell you more.
Tremco field advisors will recommend contractors who are experienced in installing Tremco Roofing materials to ensure that the project goes smoothly. Beyond their technical skills, many of the contractors we work with hold certifications that could help your organization meet its business goals.
Your roofing partner shouldn’t abandon you once the project is booked. Tremco field advisors facilitate and support pre-construction meetings, arrange progress meetings and provide for ongoing inspections and progress reports. Explore Tremco's ManagedAssets here.
When the project is done and the final inspection is satisfactorily completed, you should receive a report summarizing the job from start to finish, documented with “before and after” photographs.
11. WarrantyWarranties will help protect your roof and your investment for years. However, not all warranties are created equal. In fact, Tremco’s Plain and Simple restoration warranty allows you to restore the roof repeatedly for the life of the building, avoiding the need for replacement. It will be the only roof you’ll ever need.
Like any complex system, roofs need to be maintained to maximize their lifespan. By performing regularly scheduled inspections, housekeeping and maintenance you can uncover problems and take corrective action early to prevent costly emergency repairs.
Your goals are our goals: to maximize the return on your facility investment through project planning, firm budgeting and reducing costs while establishing ongoing maintenance and using the highest quality products to eliminate surprises.
