Climate changes are a reality. 2010 came third in terms of total precipitation since the data was first collected in 1941 (Source: Environement Canada). To this we add frost and thaw periods as well as heat waves. such singular climate events can damage and/or reveal major roofing dysfunctions. The roof is one of the most important building envelope components of your property as it ensures the building's integrity and the safety of residents.
Roofing expertise
A roofing expertise consists in the analysis of the various elements that make up a roof and its imperviousness:
- Roof sheathing;
- Flashings : Flashings are all of the water tightness sheeting components installed on the surface or incorporated in construction;
- Gutters : conducts installed along the edges of a roof to evacuate rainwater;
- Soffits : soffits are installed at the lower borders of a roof, overhanging the walls to provide the ventilation required to avoid decay of roofing structires;
- Roof vents: These mechanical devices provide ventilation of the roof and attic space by exhausting the hot and humid air from the interior of a building;
- Insulation : to conserve heat in the wintertime and enhance energy efficiency, a building's attic space must include the required insulation components to adhere to energy efficiency guidelines.
ProspecPlus is commited to providing you with:
- An onsite visit ;
- An inspection of the roof and attic;
- Data collection via investigation techniques (thermography, dampness detection, etc.);
- Analysis and interpretation of the data and observations;
- Afterwards, we can proceed with the emission of a detailed report which includes:
* The procedure performed ;
* The deficiencies identified ;
* Causes of the deficiencies ;
* The recommendations ;
* An estimate of the cost of corrective measures (optional).
ProspecPlus can provide this expertise for any type of roof (pitched roof, flat roof or roof deck) or sheathing (sheet metal, shingle, membranes, EPDM, elastomer or thermoplastic).
The advantages of doing a roofing expertise
- Lower energy bills;
- Better insulation;
- Enhanced comfort ;
- No time wasted (thanks to immediate detection of anomalies)
- Energy-efficienct approach.
The risks of not doing a roofing expertise
- Risk of water infiltration;
- Risk of heat loss;
- Risk of insufficient insulation ;
- Sanitary and safety risks;
- Risk for high energy consumption;
- Risk of depreciation of property value;
- Risk of a lawsuit for latent defect in the event of a real estate sale.
