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Investing In A High-Quality Roofing System

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Owners who view the roofing system as a one-time expense and make specification decisions based only on the initial cost risk incurring higher roof maintenance and repair costs. The bottom line: Choosing the wrong system is likely to cost a facility manager significantly more than choosing the right system from the start.


High repair costs can be avoided by installing a high-performing roof system and performing routine preventive maintenance throughout the life of the roof. The initial cost of a quality roofing system can be higher, but the lower life cycle cost of the system will more than offset the initial investment.


The initial cost of a roofing system includes materials, labor, overhead, profit, and indirect costs associated with the structure. The Life Cycle Analysis takes the initial cost of the roof and then adds the future costs of operation and maintenance over the roof's economic life.


The facility manager who fails to consider the value of a life cycle costing when purchasing a new roof is doing the facility and everyone involved financially a disservice. First-cost buyers may overlook such important future cost-cutting opportunities as:


• Energy cost savings in building heating and air conditioning through the use of white reflective membranes or coatings and additional insulation.

• Extended roof life for an optimally drained roof.

• Improved roof fire resistance and wind uplift resistance, resulting in lower insurance costs.

• Extended roof life due to the use of heavier frame materials, allowing for a heavier roof system.

• Future savings when the roof needs to be replaced by using reusable roof component accessories.

• Fewer repairs to the roof surface by installing a heavier membrane of paving slabs for high-traffic roofs.

• Avoiding damage to the roof surface in areas of the roof where harmful emissions may occur by installing appropriate protective devices.


The most cost effective roof is one that will stand up to the elements and the demands of time. Therefore, facility managers should be actively involved in the initial planning stages to determine the best roof system based on the established criteria for the building.


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