ROOF INSPECTION
FOR INSULATION AND WATERPROOFING
Roof inspection
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
The roof is an essential component of a building envelope. Its lifespan depends on three major criteria: the quality of the materials it is made of, its installation and its maintenance.
If one of these elements is neglected, weatherproofing problems (water damage) can appear and cause premature wear of the building. It is also during periods of freeze/thaw, so recurrent in our Belle Province, that these deficiencies are most visible. Regular roof inspection is therefore recommended in order to detect anomalies such as clogged pipes, loose joints, water accumulation, etc.
Whatever the nature of your roof (sloping roof, flat roof or roof terrace) and the type of coating (sheet metal, shingles, multilayer membranes, EPDM, elastomer, TPO), our professionals will define the appropriate and sustainable corrective work. Using infrared cameras or nuclear absorption hygrometers, our engineers can detect wet areas under roof membranes and heat loss from the building.
Calling in our experts means ensuring a diligent inspection and the search for an optimal solution.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
Each inspection request begins with a physical and visual inspection of the roofs (with drone, crane or nacelle if necessary).
Subsequently, and according to your needs, the professionals of ProspecPlus provide you with a report specifying:
- The location, mapping on plans, photo and description of faults and their causes that may contribute to the development of dangerous conditions (infiltration, rust, chipping, cracks, etc.) as well as the fastening problems noted on elements. attached to one or the other roof;
- Description of corrective work (preventive maintenance program), their budget estimate as well as the recommended schedule for their completion;
- Drawings, plans and specifications for the call for tenders phase which leads to the performance of work to ensure the safety and sustainability of your building;
- Analysis of any documentation relating to the building produced by a third party to understand its history;
- If applicable, confirmation that the roofs do not present any dangerous conditions and that recommendations have been made to the owner to correct the defects observed.
In addition, after providing you with structural plans and specifications, we offer the following services if necessary:
- Management of the call for tenders
- Analysis of submissions
- Site supervision
- Compliance of works and materials
- Quality control
Supporting your project from A to Z, ProspecPlus is the Total Solution for your building.
KNOW HOW TO DECRYPT
YEARS
Period of the legal liability guarantee that the roofing contractor must offer in the event of infiltration and deficiency caused by poor workmanship on the roof following the end of the work.
KILOS
Maximum weight tolerated for mechanical devices placed directly on a roof waterproofing membrane. Above 70 kgs (150lb), the device must be anchored to the structure or to membrane frames attached to the structure by a professional.
HOURS
Maximum time for water accumulations (slopes) to dry out on a flat roof in summer (72 hours for white membranes). If this is not the case, contact the original roofer for corrective work.
Source :Association of Master Roofers of Quebec, AMCQ, www.amcq.qc.ca, 2021