CRS Roof Consultants offers Project Management, Roof Survey's and Inspection Solutions.
We are an independent firm completely divorced from the supply chain. Our staff includes
certified experts and skilled roofing professionals with at least 20 years
of practical experience in the field of waterproofing.
There are many benefits of using an
Independent Roof Consultant beginning with Zero-Conflict-of-Interest,
Asset Management Advice and the Subject Matter Expertise they bring to the table.
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TOP CASE STUDIES
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CUSHMAN-WAKEFIELD : BEST INSPECTION OF 2008
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At half life, the property located at 560 S. Winchester Blvd. managed
by Cushman-Wakefield who is estimated to have increased its
Commercial Roof's serviceable-life by 15% - currently on track for a expected life-cycle
of 23 years.
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WOODMONT : OLDEST COMMERCIAL ROOF
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Woodmont Real Estate Services manages a complex of four buildings at
Marina Bay in Richmond, CA. Ranging in age from 25 to 28 years,
these original roof systems have had no major repairs and minimum maintenance.
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PLANNED PARENTHOOD : A COMMERCIAL ROOF DISSASTER
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An Achitect, General Contractor and Roofing Firm doesn't guarantee
a quality roof system will be installed. Less than 2 years after the
roofer left the job and the installation is still not complete. Find
out who broke the system.
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WHO SHOULD USE ROOF CONSULTANTS
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Organizations and individual property owners who need to know how value
propositions, TCO and ROI are affected by various types of commercial roof systems.
CRS clients are high profile property owners and management firms who want the highest return
on their roof investments.
- Advise on ROI, TCO & Warranty Issues
- Project Management & Installation Oversight
- Write Complex Bid Specifications & Labor Warranties
- Coordinate Vendor Selection & Change-Orders
- Manage Best Practice Procedures
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BUILDING CODES - 2009
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New Building Codes are effective as of January 2008.
Overlooking recent modifications can cause unexpected changes to previously
approved budgets and bring projects to a screeching halt - after they have started.
Does your Bid Specification reflect these changes?
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ABOUT COMMERCIAL ROOFING
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Manufactured in Uncontrolled Environments
ISO 9000 Standards in roofing are non-existent.
Generally Acceptable Roofing Practices (GARP) carry
forward techniques passed down between generations.
Property owners should demand Best Practice roofing
techniques are employed to improve asset values!
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Measuring your Return on Investment (ROI)
The Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of every roof is directly
proportion to its long term performance. The short
serviceable-life of a roof system and high annual maintenance
expenses erode the ROI.
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Selecting a Roofing Advisor
3 of 4 Roofing Advisors have a self-serving agenda!
Successful property management teams and owners
that avoid these Conflicts of Interest achieve a longer
roof system serviceable-life to maximize their ROI.
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Selecting the Right Contractor
Quality Commercial Roof Installations require qualified roofing contractors.
Identifying Qualified Contractors requires more than a few phone calls.
Selecting the right contractor starts with a written bid specification.
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Knowledge is Power
Knowing what can go wrong during roof
installation can prepare your team to ask the
questions that generate concise responses and assures you'll recieve
a labor warranty that reduce future maintenance cost.
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SOLAR, LEEDS & LOW SLOPE ROOFS
Congress extended the tax credits in 2008 and several government
agencies (federal and state) are offering financial incentives for
going Green. Are your assets prepared and does management know where to look?
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