Design, Construction and Maintenance
By Bryan Brunow and Eric Hasselbusch, Benchmark
Working in a perfect environment, a facility manager (FM) would implement a sustainable roof program with the goal of achieving lowest cost of ownership while extending asset life. Three factors: proper design, quality construction, and proactive maintenance – have the greatest impact on achieving this goal. Meanwhile, reduced risk to personnel and property damage, fewer materials entering landfills, extended roof replacement cycles, and fewer headaches associated with emergency repairs are additional benefits of a sustainable roofing program.
