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Roofs and Roofing
The
roof keeps rain and other weather elements out of the house or building. Heimer
Engineering evaluates the general condition of the roof and estimates the remaining
life on the roof. Evidence of past or present roof leakage is also assessed.
The engineering report includes an
expense analysis of any upcoming roof
repair or replacement costs.
Most roofs are made of either asphalt, cedar, slate, or clay tile. If a
building has a pitched roof, the roof can be viewed from the site. (It is not
advisable to climb onto this type of roof as a means of checking it. Climbing
on the roof can damage roof shingles, especially older shingles. A leakage
problem can be created simply by walking on a pitched roof surface.)
When the Engineer finds that a roof leaks, needs repairs, or will soon need replacement,
an expense analysis of the needed repairs
and replacement is provided. This helps you plan for any upcoming roof replacement.
If
the building has a pitched roof and an accessible attic, Heimer Engineering's Engineers
look for evidence of roof leakage or damage to the sheathing. The Engineer
also looks for problems in the attic such as the amount of insulation present, water
damage, and insufficient attic ventilation. The amount of attic ventilation
can have a significant effect on air-conditioning costs.
The majority of houses in the greater New York area were built when fuel was
much less expensive. Given today's high cost of fuel, checking for attic insulation
is especially important.
Flat Roofs
Some
buildings have flat roofs, accessed by a hatch. If a safe permanent ladder
is provided (and it is not blocked), the ladder can be used to access the roof.
The coping and parapets are often a source of leakage, and they are examined.
Beware if you are told the roof has "had work done on it". Often, a roof
that has "had work done" will need upcoming replacement.
If there is no safe access, then evidence of leakage is examined. Recommendations
will also be made based upon the probable age of the roof. Because of the
Engineer's experience, appropriate recommendations can be made even if there is
no direct access to the roof. This is important, since many flat-roofed buildings
have no roof access.
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