The school district wasn’t confident that it had a good grasp of the true conditions of its roofs. They were also looking to develop a plan to handle and maintain its roofs. The district’s 18 buildings’ roofs total approximately 1,067,000 sf. Twelve buildings utilize Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC/OFCC) funds for maintenance activities, while six do not.
Solution
RAM Companies began implementing a comprehensive Condition Based Roof Asset Management Program. It started with a Diagnostic Aerial Infrared Scan to pinpoint anomalous conditions and hidden moisture in the roofs. Next, Visual Roof Surveys were performed, in which RAM’s Registered Roof Consultants (RRCs) completed physical assessments of each roof. The information and photos collected were compiled into a detailed report. Finally, the analysis of all findings allowed RAM Companies to deliver an independent, comprehensive plan that provided objective options, recommendations, and budgets, to empower the school district to make fiscally responsible decisions.
Results
Only four of the eighteen buildings showed evidence of significant moisture anomalies. Overall, the Aerial Infrared Roof Moisture Scans and the Visual Roof Surveys indicated that the various roof systems on most of the buildings were in fair condition and could provide additional service life. In many cases, the roof systems could be expected to provide 8-10 years or more of additional service life.
A “5-Year Financial Summary (By Building)” was developed, which outlined construction estimates for each building’s needs whether it be roof replacement, repair, restoration, or maintenance, for years 2014 through 2018. RAM prioritized the recommended roof replacement work over the next five years described in a “5-Year Prioritized Roof Replacement Schedule”, and a breakdown of the roof replacement costs for each year was provided in the “5-Year Roof Replacement Construction Estimate Ranges” document. The final piece to the program was a 5-Year Roof Maintenance Plan, in which RAM Companies would perform routine maintenance and minor repairs and oversee the health of the roofs, keeping them on the path outlined in the Roof Asset Management Program.
