Successful project completion is dependent upon detailed planning and proper execution. Selection of the most effective roof for a facility is determined via proper analysis of the existing building conditions.  Following a detailed evaluation, roof system selection and budget approval, Roof Management Inc. will provide a comprehensive project specification, including CAD drawings and installation details, and contract documents for use during bidding and construction.

Thermography utilizes specially designed infrared imaging to document surface temperature variations.  This technology is utilized within the roofing industry to identify areas of wet insulation not visible from the roof’s surface.  By analyzing the various heat signatures registered by the Thermographic Imaging Technology, areas of wet insulation are detectable because they remain hotter than dry areas.  Upon identifying areas of wet insulation, an accredited RMI representative is able to determine how to best address the issues.  Thermal Imaging Technology is a major asset in minimizing costs by providing valid data to the building owner to limit damage to the roof areas that have not been compromised.  With the knowledge obtained through thermal imaging, accompanied with the roof evaluation report, Roof Management is able to create a repair scope of work that is the most economically efficient to address the needs of the project.

An Infrared Electrical Survey is performed with a portable infrared imaging system.  This equipment detects infrared radiation from an object, converts it into a video signal and reproduces it as an image on a monitor screen.

•  Thermography is an ideal inspection technique for scanning electrical and mechanical equipment for defective components.  Chemical contamination, corrosion, fatigue, faulty assembly, and normal wear can lower the conductivity and therefore increase the level of resistance of a component.  The increased resistance will cause power to be dissipated in the form of heat.

•  An infrared imaging system can readily detect and measure excessive heat.  These temperature rise measurements can be very useful in the determination of potential trouble spots and the prioritization of needed repairs.

•  Infrared inspections are carried out while the electrical system is under load.  There is no physical contact with the system, making it an excellent preventive maintenance tool which causes no disruption to the normal operations of a facility.

•  Routine infrared survey of electrical components is a valuable preventive maintenance tool which enables early corrective action to be taken in order to prevent costly shutdowns and/or facility safety hazards.

Infrared Roof Surveys work on the principal that different materials in the roof have different thermal mass.  In the daytime the sun heats the roof system.  After the sun sets the roof begins to cool.  The wet insulation has a higher thermal mass than the rest of the "dry" roof structure.  As a result of this difference, the "wet" areas will maintain heat energy longer than other areas providing the infrared inspector with a clear image of the affected area.  The temperature difference between damaged and "dry" roof is very small (typically 2-4 degrees).  Because of this, it is vital that you have an experienced professional thermographer perform your infrared survey.

Infrared Building Envelope Inspections detect temperature variations on exterior walls that spotlight insulation deficiencies or gaps that allow air to pass into or out of the building.

Consider the importance of an Onsite Observer for your upcoming roofing project. Having a full-time Onsite Observer is key to ensuring roof installations are in accordance with construction project plans and specifications.  Roof Management’s team of Onsite Observers are experienced in various roofing applications including, built-up (BUR), single-ply, sprayed polyurethane foam, and standing seam metal; along with steep slope applications such as shingles, tile, and slate.   Not only will the building owner and/or tenant know they are getting a roof in accordance with specification, but, we also offer daily work reports that include data such as:

•  Weather    

•  Manpower by trade

•  Square footages completed each day, each week and throughout the duration of the project

Roof Management’s Quality Control Service offers our clients a comprehensive service to assist in ensuring that all components of the roof installation are done in accordance with project specifications. This service differs from our onsite observation by offering periodic in-progress site visits by a senior RMI representative.  Following each site visit, an in-progress roof evaluation report will be submitted, the contents of this report include:

•  Detailed photos of the roof installation

•  Square footages completed to date

•  Any concerns voiced by the site and/or the contractor

•  All conditions observed that require corrective action

Continually, RMI’s Quality Control Service includes submittal review and a pre-construction meeting prior to the start of the job.  Following the completion of the project, a senior RMI representative will conduct a final roof inspection which will be the basis for a final "punch-list."  If requested by the site, RMI will conduct an additional site visit to ensure all line items listed on the "punch-list" were completed in accordance with project specifications.

Understanding and comprehending the current condition of your roof SYSTEM is critical when considering potential improvement opportunities

This understanding allows substantial savings and reduces yearly maintenance, ownership costs and maximizes the longevity of the roof’s serviceable life. Roof Management’s (RMI) roof evaluation service offers our clients a complete and accurate assessment of a roof’s current condition.

•  An infrared thermal survey will be completed, if requested and applicable.

• An on-site field evaluation will be performed by a senior RMI representative.  They will walk the entire roof and take photos that accurately portray its current condition.

•  A scaled roof drawing will be provided that shows all roof penetrations and square footages.

•  Core cuts of the roof system, including membrane and insulation, for testing to determine if ACM (asbestos containing material) is contained in the roof components. This information is useful in the budgeting phase of capital projects.

•  A roof evaluation report will be created to accurately identify the current needs of the roof:

         1.  Summary page of the roof's current condition, with our recommendation to either repair or replace the current system.

         2.  Customized five-year budget plan which contains a breakdown of each roof section, paired with recommended replacement years with an estimated budget.

         3.  Core cut analysis detailing the condition of all roof elements.

         4.  Photographs detailing the conditions of the roof with recommended actions to correct any current issues.

         5.  Thermogram imaging giving even greater detail of the condition of the roof.

         6.  CAD Drawing, if applicable.