Annual Roof Inspection

Roof inspections are an integral part of any preventive maintenance program. Inspections document roof conditions, providing a history of performance. Problems can be detected before they get bigger, which will reduce the cost of repairs and reduce unplanned expenses. Twice a year (in the spring & fall) we will inspect your roofs and provide preventative maintenance and general housekeeping services. Roof inspection services include; visual inspection of the roof membranes and roof surface conditions. Inspection of the flashing systems including the metal edges and base flashings on equipment and adjoining walls, counterflashings and termination details, soil stacks and vents, and inspections of rooftop projections and equipment including, pitchpans, HVAC equipment, skylights and access hatches. Reports will be provided from the roof inspections and shall become part of the roof database maintained on the roof systems.

Emergency Leak Service

“RAMP” offers fast, convenient emergency services 24 hours a day. One phone call initiates the process to fix the leak the first time at your facility. Skyline’s group here in the Twin Cities would communicate with the appropriate individual at your facility as soon as possible (normally immediately but definitely within two hours or less from the initial call reporting the leak), during this communication with the facility’s representative, a time will be set up for Skyline’s Technical Services team to be at your facility to solve the leak issue. If the problem were found to be of a severe nature for example a partial EPDM roof blow off or other situation requiring a larger roofing crew, a local roofing contractor would be notified immediately. Contractor rates and response times would be negotiated.

The process is simple. If a leak occurs, a 24-hour number will be given to each of your facility people to call in the leaks. Skyline Building Envelope Consultants people will meet at the site and as soon as weather permits, the leak will be tracked down and fixed.

Your facility would only be billed for the leak repairs at a negotiated rate, only if the cause was found to be of the severe nature described above where a local Roofing Contractor had to be brought in due to the severity of the problem causing the major leakage in your building. If necessary, a follow up inspection by SBEC will be conducted on the leak area to examine the repair quality and identify additional roofing concerns.

Contractor Network

The recommended Contractors have a track record of quality workmanship. The Contractors are experienced and have implemented written Health, Safety and Environmental Plans, which comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local regulations.

Repair & Maintenance Guidelines

Guidelines reduce repair re-work which insures that the correct materials are applied. When roof work is done right the first time, interior damage and further roofing system damage is reduced. Guidelines and specifications establish standards and quality expectations which enhances employee and customer safety.

Scheduled Housekeeping

The most difficult aspect of preventative maintenance is doing the “day to day” tasks. During scheduled housekeeping the roofs are inspected and debris from the roof membrane, drains, gutters, and scuppers is properly disposed. General rooftop housekeeping services include; removal of incidental debris (i.e. leaves, paper and similar items) from the roof membrane (excluding HVAC and other major equipment), removal of debris from the roof drains and gutters and scuppers, All debris will be disposed of at the owners approved on site location.

Scheduled Preventative Maintenance

In addition to regularly cleaning the roofs, a number of “wear and tear” items should be addressed. Scheduled preventative maintenance includes:

Metal Edge Flashings: Tears, splits and breaks in the membrane flashing repaired with appropriate repair mastic and membrane. Open/split flashing strip-ins repaired with appropriate repair mastic and membrane. Metal edge cleats and clips will be re-secured. Exposed fasteners will be re-sealed.

Parapet Wall and Counter-flashing Systems: Tears, splits and breaks in the membrane flashings will be repaired with appropriate repair mastic and membrane. Breaks, tears and splits in flashing strip-ins will be repaired with the appropriate repair mastic and membrane. Coat all exposed reinforcing membrane with approved mastic. Exposed fasteners will be resealed. Voids in termination bars, counter-flashings and parapet caps will be cleaned and resealed. Re-secure termination bars and counter-flashings. Check and re-secure loose metal coping caps to cleats.

Equipment/Projection Flashing Components: Tears, splits and breaks in the membrane flashings will be repaired with appropriate repair mastic and membrane. Open or split flashing strip-ins will be repaired with appropriate repair mastic and membrane. Unsecured rooftop equipment will be secured. Exposed fasteners will be tightened and resealed. Termination bar and counter-flashings will be sealed. All pitch pans will be refilled and topped off. Metal projections (hoods and clamps) will be checked and resealed.

Roof Membrane: Tears, splits and breaks in the membrane flashings will be repaired with the appropriate repair mastic membrane. Open or split flashing strip-ins will be repaired with appropriate repair mastics and membranes. Splits and blisters, which threaten the roof integrity will be cleaned, primed and repaired with the appropriate mastics and membranes. All membrane repairs will follow the manufacturer’s written repair and maintenance guidelines. Dress-up reflective coating on flashings. Coat all exposed reinforcing membrane with approved mastic. Service agreement does not include recoating of entire roof membranes.

Drains, Gutters and Scuppers: Check and re-secure drain bolts and clamping rings. Advise owner of missing drain dome strainers. Check strip-in around drain leads, coat with approved mastics. Check gutter straps, joints and strip-ins. Check inside and exterior of scuppers for open seams or joints.

Emergency Storm Service: Upon building owner’s request SBEC will provide the following; “walk-over” visual roof inspection, noting any conditions that may have resulted from recent storm, i.e., high winds, heavy rain or snow, etc. Provide Roof Analysis Report to building owner of damage including; written report, photos of damaged roof areas, recommendations and budget estimates.

This service identifies storm damage to ensure timely repairs, stop problems before they become more serious and provides documentation for insurance.