ROOF REPLACEMENT BUDGETING
Accurate roof replacement budgeting services to ensure you aren’t caught off guard later by an inaccurate estimate.
The roof system represents one of the most significant costs associated with a building after its construction. The replacement of the roof system can be one of the largest expenditures that a building owner or manager makes during the life cycle of the building.
Changes in building code which may require increased insulation values.
Increases in raw materials and labor costs impacting the costs associated with roofing.
System design enhancements may be required to meet current wind uplift ratings.
Changes in building code which may require increased insulation values.
Increases in raw materials and labor costs impacting the costs associated with roofing.
System design enhancements may be required to meet current wind uplift ratings.
Similar to an automobile requiring an oil change, a roof assembly requires regular inspection and maintenance. Foregoing maintenance for a vehicle will only lead to a catastrophic loss requiring a significant investment in rebuilding or replacing it.
In similar fashion, a roof system requires regular inspections and reviews to ensure that all components of the roof system are in proper working order. Without it, the risk of major loss and early expenditure of cash increases. Even with an accurate roof replacement budgeting procedure, without regular maintenance you may be facing an early roof replacement before your budgeted funds will be available.
REGLUAR ROOF MAINTENANCE
Building owners should engage a professional roofing contractor to provide regularly scheduled maintenance visits for the roof system.
INSPECT FOR ISSUES
The inspections should review the roof assembly components for early signs of problems before they become major issues.
CLEAN AND REVIEW
The contractor should clean the roof surface and all drainage points while reviewing key components of the roof system.
ENJOY THE SAVINGS
By identifying these issues early on, you will save money in the long-term by identifying these issues and repairing them at a reduced cost compared to a major repair or full roof replacement.
REGLUAR ROOF MAINTENANCE
Building owners should engage a professional roofing contractor to provide regularly scheduled maintenance visits for the roof system.
INSPECT FOR ISSUES
The inspections should review the roof assembly components for early signs of problems before they become major issues.
CLEAN AND REVIEW
The contractor should clean the roof surface and all drainage points while reviewing key components of the roof system.
ENJOY THE SAVINGS
By identifying these issues early on, you will save money in the long-term by identifying these issues and repairing them at a reduced cost compared to a major repair or full roof replacement.
These factors must all be considered in order to establish a budget that allows the building owner to install the right roof system for the building and roof area. In order to develop a budget there are several key steps that should be followed:
WORK WITH A PROFESSIONAL
It is best to work collaboratively with a professional roofing contractor or design professional to ensure that all aspects of the roofing project are being considered. In addition, by working with these roofing professionals a building owner can be more assured that they are considering key factors including current building code and material pricing.
PLAN IN ADVANCE
If roofing projects are not planned for and are completed under urgent circumstances, the project scopes may be cut in order to reduce the price. Unfortunately this leads to scopes being reduced in areas where it may not be the best roof installation for the building. By planning in advance, possibly even several years in advance, the building owner can budget for the correct scope of work that will provide the greatest service life for the new roof assembly.
CONSIDER THE CURRENT AND FUTURE USE OF THE BUILDING
Many times roof systems are installed based on the current use of the building only to have the use of the building change shortly afterwards. The change in the use of the building impacts the performance of the roof system. By considering the potential of changing the use of the building as part of the budgeting process, the building owner can avoid costly changes to the building envelope if the use of the building changes.
COST OF A ROOFREPLACEMENT
There are multiple factors that must be considered before a final price or budget range for a roof replacement can be provided. The following are site conditions that have a direct effect on the pricing for roofing projects.
COMPLEXITY OF ROOF SYSTEM
The more complex the roof system is, the higher the costs associated with the project. Complexity increases when the roof is highly penetrated or there are unique details associated with the installation of the roof system.
INCREASED INSULATION REQUIREMENTS
The more insulation that is required, the higher the costs associated with the roof installation. Building use and building location affect the demand for insulation and R-value. Increases in insulation thickness also lead to increased fastener length which may impact the roof project cost.
INCREASED FASTENING AND SECUREMENT
Buildings located in areas of the country with high wind exposures require increased securement. Increased securement of the roof system leads to higher material and labor costs associated with the project.
ROOF SYSTEM TYPE
Depending on the building use and the roof system requirements, certain roof system types may be required. Different roof system types have different price points that will affect overall roof system pricing.
REMOVAL VS. RETROFIT
In some situations, the roof system being installed may be able to be installed over the existing roof system. As a result, the costs associated with a complete removal of the existing system may be avoided.
COMPLEXITY OF ROOF SYSTEM
The more complex the roof system is, the higher the costs associated with the project. Complexity increases when the roof is highly penetrated or there are unique details associated with the installation of the roof system.
INCREASED INSULATION REQUIREMENTS
The more insulation that is required, the higher the costs associated with the roof installation. Building use and building location affect the demand for insulation and R-value. Increases in insulation thickness also lead to increased fastener length which may impact the roof project cost.
INCREASED FASTENING AND SECUREMENT
Buildings located in areas of the country with high wind exposures require increased securement. Increased securement of the roof system leads to higher material and labor costs associated with the project.
ROOF SYSTEM TYPE
Depending on the building use and the roof system requirements, certain roof system types may be required. Different roof system types have different price points that will affect overall roof system pricing.
REMOVAL VS. RETROFIT
In some situations, the roof system being installed may be able to be installed over the existing roof system. As a result, the costs associated with a complete removal of the existing system may be avoided.