"A Missed Opportunity"
Cas Study #2
"The Science of Savings"
Moisture Management is committed to saving our clients time, money and headaches by utilizing several decades of experience, sound processes, and innovative strategies. One of our strongest beliefs in the area of capital asset management holds that a pro-active approach to roof leaks and maintenance will provide a much greater rate of return than the “crisis management” model. The story below shows how spending a small amount of money before you have to can result in substantial savings in the future.
Case Study #1—”A Missed Opportunity”
On February 10, 2005, Moisture Management responded to a leak call at a location of a national retailer, for whom Moisture Management handles all their roofing and waterproofing needs. The roof was found to be leaking in three spots, two at the roof hatch and one spot near the loading dock. Our technicians quickly found a gash and a loose seam near the hatch, which they repaired. However, this repair did nothing to address the underlying reason for the defect in the first place: the shrinkage of the EPDM membrane. Experience has shown Moisture Management that patching leaks without addressing the root cause is a strategy that will fail to deliver either long lasting roofs or lower maintenance costs.
In this case, the irreversible shrinkage to the membrane was caused by constant exposure to ultra-violet and infra-red sunlight, requiring a repair solution that involved re-flashing the entire perimeter of the hatch, re-flashing 100’ lineal feet of field seams, and tightening the gutter straps. This scope of these repairs was quoted not to exceed $1,285.
On July 28, 2005 we received word that the store had suffered serious roof leaks, enough to cause damage to the flooring in the affected area and ruining a section of valuable inventory. In addition, a few new leaks were now being reported around the store as well. All told, the repairs to the floor, displays, and loss of inventory will cost this retailer thousands of dollars, before the roof repair cost is even calculated. In addition, store personnel had to work around a soaked and potentially dangerous area for the shopping public and spend valuable work hours addressing this issue. After reviewing the amount of time and money lost due to this roof incident, doesn’t the original $1,285 cost, spent pro-actively, sound like the better option?
The performance of regular inspections and preventive maintenance on commercial roofing assets has been proven to be greatly beneficial to a company’s bottom line. Many successful companies have recently implemented pro-active maintenance programs which provide regular inspections and service from a qualified roofing professional. Moisture Management offers a comprehensive, pro-active maintenance plan which we call Moisture Guard, which focuses on prevention and restoration, and is customized to fit your particular level of need and budget. Under this plan, a participating building owner can expect:
• 24 or 48 hour leak response times
• Regularly scheduled roof inspections
• General roof top house-keeping
• Preventive maintenance on identified deficiencies
• Architectural & Engineering Services
• Warranty and claim management
• Comprehensive, photo-laden reports of all services
• And much, much more!
Our qualified sales consultants can explain in much greater detail the benefits of enacting such a program in your company. For more information on how your organization can take advantage of this program, call today!
Case Study #2—”The Science of Savings”
Late in 2004, a large central Indiana school district began planning to re-roof several sections of their high school building, totaling over 135,000 sq. ft. The original plan was to remove all existing roof components down to the deck and re-roof with new insulation and membrane. When Moisture Management was granted the opportunity to design the specification for the new roofing systems, we asked and gained permission to do some investigative work before we recommended a definitive course of action. A series of technical diagnostic tests were then performed.
Moisture Managements’ qualified technicians took several core tests of the roof and visually inspected the sections to be replaced to determine the type of components and to assess their condition. After the visual tests and cores had been completed, the research team believed most of the insulation could be re-used, saving a significant amount of money, without compromising the integrity of the new roofing system. However, our “gut” feeling and preliminary analysis wasn’t sufficient to accurately recommend for or against this strategy. Therefore, we decided that further investigation was required.
In the spring of 2005, a nuclear test was performed on the suspect roof sections
to determine the level of insulation saturation for a fee of $4,500 (see diagram to the right). In essence, the roof is segmented into small grids and a nuclear particle beam is shot into the roof. This beam is then reflected back into the machine after reaching the roof deck. By measuring the time it takes for the beam to return, one can calculate the moisture count in the insulation.
After performing the test, the results showed overwhelmingly that most of the insulation contained little to no moisture and could be re-used without detriment to the new roof’s life expectancy. Of the 135,000+ square feet of the project, Moisture Management’s investigative efforts revealed that approximately 95,000 square feet of insulation could be re-used. This resulted in a savings of just over $1 per square foot, totaling nearly $100,000! For a modest $4,500 investment, this school corporation was able save a significant amount of money that can now be re-directed to other areas of the project.
In conclusion, the use of quantifiable scientific analysis when planning for capital projects is an invaluable tool that will allow you to make better decisions and spend your money wisely. In addition to the nuclear scan described, Moisture Management can perform several other diagnostic tests such as infra-red scans, mold spore tests, and air quality samples just to name a few.
Our qualified sales consultants can explain in much greater detail the benefits of forensic engineering. For more information on how your organization can benefit from diagnostic testing, contact us today!
Case Study #1—”A Missed Opportunity”
On February 10, 2005, Moisture Management responded to a leak call at a location of a national retailer, for whom Moisture Management handles all their roofing and waterproofing needs. The roof was found to be leaking in three spots, two at the roof hatch and one spot near the loading dock. Our technicians quickly found a gash and a loose seam near the hatch, which they repaired. However, this repair did nothing to address the underlying reason for the defect in the first place: the shrinkage of the EPDM membrane. Experience has shown Moisture Management that patching leaks without addressing the root cause is a strategy that will fail to deliver either long lasting roofs or lower maintenance costs. In this case, the irreversible shrinkage to the membrane was caused by constant exposure to ultra-violet and infra-red sunlight, requiring a repair solution that involved re-flashing the entire perimeter of the hatch, re-flashing 100’ lineal feet of field seams, and tightening the gutter straps. This scope of these repairs was quoted not to exceed $1,285.
On July 28, 2005 we received word that the store had suffered serious roof leaks, enough to cause damage to the flooring in the affected area and ruining a section of valuable inventory. In addition, a few new leaks were now being reported around the store as well. All told, the repairs to the floor, displays, and loss of inventory will cost this retailer thousands of dollars, before the roof repair cost is even calculated. In addition, store personnel had to work around a soaked and potentially dangerous area for the shopping public and spend valuable work hours addressing this issue. After reviewing the amount of time and money lost due to this roof incident, doesn’t the original $1,285 cost, spent pro-actively, sound like the better option?
The performance of regular inspections and preventive maintenance on commercial roofing assets has been proven to be greatly beneficial to a company’s bottom line. Many successful companies have recently implemented pro-active maintenance programs which provide regular inspections and service from a qualified roofing professional. Moisture Management offers a comprehensive, pro-active maintenance plan which we call Moisture Guard, which focuses on prevention and restoration, and is customized to fit your particular level of need and budget. Under this plan, a participating building owner can expect:
• 24 or 48 hour leak response times
• Regularly scheduled roof inspections
• General roof top house-keeping
• Preventive maintenance on identified deficiencies
• Architectural & Engineering Services
• Warranty and claim management
• Comprehensive, photo-laden reports of all services
• And much, much more!
Our qualified sales consultants can explain in much greater detail the benefits of enacting such a program in your company. For more information on how your organization can take advantage of this program, call today!
Case Study #2—”The Science of Savings”
Late in 2004, a large central Indiana school district began planning to re-roof several sections of their high school building, totaling over 135,000 sq. ft. The original plan was to remove all existing roof components down to the deck and re-roof with new insulation and membrane. When Moisture Management was granted the opportunity to design the specification for the new roofing systems, we asked and gained permission to do some investigative work before we recommended a definitive course of action. A series of technical diagnostic tests were then performed.
Moisture Managements’ qualified technicians took several core tests of the roof and visually inspected the sections to be replaced to determine the type of components and to assess their condition. After the visual tests and cores had been completed, the research team believed most of the insulation could be re-used, saving a significant amount of money, without compromising the integrity of the new roofing system. However, our “gut” feeling and preliminary analysis wasn’t sufficient to accurately recommend for or against this strategy. Therefore, we decided that further investigation was required.
In the spring of 2005, a nuclear test was performed on the suspect roof sections
to determine the level of insulation saturation for a fee of $4,500 (see diagram to the right). In essence, the roof is segmented into small grids and a nuclear particle beam is shot into the roof. This beam is then reflected back into the machine after reaching the roof deck. By measuring the time it takes for the beam to return, one can calculate the moisture count in the insulation.After performing the test, the results showed overwhelmingly that most of the insulation contained little to no moisture and could be re-used without detriment to the new roof’s life expectancy. Of the 135,000+ square feet of the project, Moisture Management’s investigative efforts revealed that approximately 95,000 square feet of insulation could be re-used. This resulted in a savings of just over $1 per square foot, totaling nearly $100,000! For a modest $4,500 investment, this school corporation was able save a significant amount of money that can now be re-directed to other areas of the project.
In conclusion, the use of quantifiable scientific analysis when planning for capital projects is an invaluable tool that will allow you to make better decisions and spend your money wisely. In addition to the nuclear scan described, Moisture Management can perform several other diagnostic tests such as infra-red scans, mold spore tests, and air quality samples just to name a few.
Our qualified sales consultants can explain in much greater detail the benefits of forensic engineering. For more information on how your organization can benefit from diagnostic testing, contact us today!
