ALLIANCE ROOF CONSULTANTS, INC.

Professional Building Envelope & Commercial Roof Consulting Services ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Alliance Roof Consultants, Inc., are trusted advisors, who work together with our clients in order to help them make informed decisions, about the way in which they construct and maintain their new and existing buildings and facilities. 

Alliance Roof Consultants, Inc., has a distinct expertise in conducting forensic investigations on existing buildings for the purpose of diagnosing problems related to condensation, improper construction, interior building leakage, material deterioration, moisture migration and product failures. 

Alliance Roof Consultants, Inc., maintains that not until and only when problems are properly diagnosed by our team, then appropriate remedial measures can be developed, designed and implemented for each project to address the specific conditions causing the problems.      

Alliance Roof Consultants, Inc., are fully committed to delivering exceptional service by maintaining the highest standards of quality, for building envelope and commercial roof consulting services.

Alliance Roof Consultants, Inc., offers a wide range of professional building envelope and commercial roof consulting services to: building owners, commercial real estate executives, property managers, contractors, design professionals, educational institutions, architectural and engineering firms, facility managers, financial institutions, insurance companies, law firms, and other consulting firms.

Alliance Roof Consultants, Inc., consultants are experienced experts, who focus on applying their proven investigative skills, used on the history of past successful projects.  This allows us to develop and design budget projections, planning and scheduling of the necessary corrective work. 

Alliance Roof Consultants, Inc., are driven by our accountability to meet the needs of our valued clients and their building envelope project requirements, we do our part to support you in our effort to identify and isolate the mechanism of failure causing the unwanted moisture migration within your building structures and facilities.  

Alliance Roof Consultants, Inc., solve even the most challenging performance problems and failures, in any number of different construction assemblies and building components, on new and existing buildings,.  We do this by combining nearly four decades of experience in construction, design, diagnostic testing, and innovative approaches in order to fully assess the cause of unwanted moisture migration into the building structure. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

                            Alliance Roof Consultants, Inc.                                        

                       OFFERING – Professional Building Envelope & Commercial Roof Consulting Services                                                                  

                                                            “DELIVERING SUSTAINED RESULTS”

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Alliance Roof Consultants, Inc., is an innovative professional consulting organization serving clients in the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, including the Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC Metro Areas.  However, whether you are located, in the United States or elsewhere, at your request, we will travel to your facility to aid you in your effort to resolve your moisture control problems and troubled building needs.

Alliance Roof Consultants, Inc., as experts in the disciplines required to perform these specialized services, we also maintain a strong focus on the objectives and budgets of the client team.  This affords us the ability to develop cost-effective, value for money measures, to aid in the remediation of the deficiencies identified during the progress of our forensic investigative procedures.    _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

We achieve the results we do, as a result of following the five basic principles noted below.

• Providing measurable value for money.
• Meeting our Client’s project goals.
• Meeting our Client’s project budgets.
• Working together to enhance the confidence our Clients have in our company.
• Working together to give our Clients the success they deserve.

This focus on Clients and Results, has allowed us to consistently and effectively complete your project to your satisfaction, while at the same time meeting your specific project requirements.

Alliance Roof Consultants, Inc., welcomes the opportunity to work together with you and your team. 

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                                    Alliance Roof Consultants, Inc.                                                    

                                             Professional Building Envelope & Commercial Roof Consulting Services

       Headquartered in

            EXTON, PA 19341     

                                                            610-363-7252 (tel)                            610-363-7216 (fax)

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                                     Alliance Roof Consultants, Inc.                                                                                              Professional Building Envelope & Commercial Roof Consulting Services

                                                                                SERVICES WE OFFER

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      Building Construction Diagnostics

• We perform building construction diagnostics on existing buildings, for the purpose of diagnosing problems related to condensation, interior leakage, material deterioration, moisture migration, poor workmanship and product failure.
• We provide a combination of design and construction experience, innovative approaches and standardized testing procedures in order to fully assess the source of performance problems in various construction components and assemblies. 
• Once the problems are properly identified by our team of experts, then the appropriate remedial measures can be developed, further designed and implemented for each project to address the specific conditions causing the problems.

Building Envelope Condition Appraisals

• Building envelope condition appraisals are performed for exterior building envelope assessments.  These condition evaluations are used by building owners, facility managers, and real estate executives in order to evaluate the current condition of a building, and determine future maintenance requirements.
• With our experience and history of performing these appraisals we can quickly and economically assess the conditions and needs for each project.  In addition, we can establish recommendations for repair, replacement, renovation and/or restoration. 
• We can also project budget figures for planning and scheduling any remedial work which may be required. 

General Roof Condition Assessment

• We develop general observation reports of roof systems and related building envelope components, that include photographs of the existing common conditions we observe during our assessments.
• The observations of roof penetration and related wall flashing assemblies, is also part of the study.
• Observations of the drainage characteristics of the roof system are included as well.

Pre-Construction Analysis

• For the purpose of determining the constructability of a design or construction detail, we perform pre-construction evaluations.  These measures involve the evaluation of proposed building designs and construction details for ease of construction and the ability to be incorporated into an existing design.
• This service also may save thousands of dollars on a project due to fewer delays, increased construction efficiency, overall improved performance of the building envelope and reduced maintenance costs.
• With this analysis, we can anticipate and foresee potential problems regarding access, long-term performance, maintenance frequency, material compatibility, sequencing conflicts, eventual replacement, and many other issues prior to construction so that appropriate steps can be taken to either adequately coordinate the construction, avoid the conflict, or else prepare for maintenance in advance of the project objective.    
• With this analysis, we use our experience with many different types of details and designs, which allows us to select or in another way, document which details can be readily achieved with consistent sustained results, by the use of today’s labor force.

Contract Administration

• These services may include attendance or conductance of a Pre-Bid meeting, evaluation of bids and recommendations of award. 
• Additionally, prior to construction we may review shop drawings and submittals and process addenda (only if necessary).
• Also, we may conduct an inspection to determine incomplete or non-conforming work, conduct a final inspection (for the benefit of the owner), to determine whether punch list items have been properly addressed, as well as issue a certificate of substantial completion.
• Attendance or conductance of mandatory Pre-Construction Meetings with the contractor(s) leadership personnel, who will actually be doing the work on the project, as a prerequisite to discussing objectives, opening lines of communication, outlining site restrictions, and time constraints, etc.
• Attendance or conductance of regular progress meetings, provide responses, review payment requests, resolve problems related to concealed conditions, and answer technical questions, etc.
• Warranty review procedures.
• Review, evaluation and approval of design or specification changes as submitted by the contractor (as indicated due to field conditions which present and deviates from the original project documents).
• Approvals and recommendations for distribution of final compensation.
• The development and issuance of a completed Project Manual is presented to the owner upon the completion of the project.

Construction Testing

• Construction test sampling for in the field testing including diagnostic as well as forensic leak detection services.
• Includes building envelope testing and condition monitoring through periodic inspections.
• Identifying sound roof sections for conservation, create greater money savings, greater efficiencies and form improved budget controls. 
• Dew point calculations, energy loss surveys, air leakage, insulation abnormalities, energy audit and analysis, planning, reduce energy costs, translates into savings in time and money.
• Field testing for EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) assemblies. 
• Improving specifications for more competitive bidding.
• Laboratory testing and analysis of construction materials.
• Materials coring and extractions and cladding condition surveys, which will reduce the cost of asbestos removal (if applicable).
• Third party fastener pull tests with site locations noted and reporting of all values achieved.
• RILEM tube moisture absorption testing through masonry materials.    
• Roof system wind-uplift pressure testing, sealant field adhesion testing.
• Testing of installed exterior windows, curtain walls, doors and store fronts.
• Roof warranty protection.

Document Review

• Adherence to applicable building codes.
• Anticipated performance of proposed details.
• Assessment of thermal and vapor characteristics, including, dew point calculations.
• Conflicts between specifications and drawings.
• Proper material selection and specifications.
• Review of proposals developed and submitted by roofing contractors.
• Review of specifications prepared by others.
• Third party design document review.

Due Diligence Surveys and Pre-Acquisition Appraisals

• Due diligence reports on building roof systems and related wall system assemblies.  Include general condition inspections and reports of building components (including related flashing system assemblies).
• Pre-acquisition due-diligence appraisals of building roof systems and related flashing assemblies.

Forensic Appraisals

• Design failure evaluation audits.
• Failure investigations and analysis of roof systems and related moisture control systems.
• Forensic investigations for damage to roofs and walls caused by moisture or wind. 
• Forensic studies of performing specific forensic investigations to assess storm and/or physical damage.
• Product failure and workmanship failure evaluation surveys and audits.
• Roof system repair or replacement valuations for insurance claims.
• Valuation services for insurance providers and law firms for the purposes of legal claims of defective material and/or improper installation.
• Standard of care for roofing, waterproofing and curtain wall design and construction matters.

Green Roof System Investigations & Design

• Green roof system leakage investigations.
• Green roof system designs including plans and detail drawings.

Investigative Evaluations

• Investigation of problems related to moisture in roofs, related wall systems, windows, etc.
• Investigation of reported and/or discovered leaks and the effect on the roof or wall systems.
• Investigation of reported and/or discovered physical damage and the effect on the roof or wall systems.
• Investigations into problems related to air barriers.
• Investigations into problems related to caulking, structural glazing and adhesives.
• Investigations into problems related to improper drainage of roof systems.
• Investigative demolition (invasive) and testing procedures.
• Investigative roof condition reports on low slope and steep slope roof structures.
• Investigative roof condition reports on all types of roof systems.
• Materials compatibility, evaluations and recommendations.
• Workmanship failure evaluation surveys and audits.

Litigation Support

• Expert witness testimony for legal actions regarding roof systems and related building construction assemblies.
• Provide unbiased, objective reporting of the facts and assists in developing the strongest case possible on behalf of our clients.
• Valuation services to insurance providers and law firms for the purposes of performing specific forensic investigations to access storm and/or physical damage.
• Workmanship failure evaluation audits.

Moisture Surveys

• Audit report preparation complete with moisture content analysis, thermograms and photographs including a description of the problem areas and a review of the findings of the infrared study.
• Development of a convertible AutoCAD scaled roof plan including the location of the moisture damaged insulation.
• Infrared inspection to determine extent of moisture migration into a roof system.
• Infrared inspections of building envelope including roofs and related wall flashing assemblies to document the integrity the construction, identify design deficiencies and/or to measure heat loss and for quality assurance testing of new roofs.
• Infrared inspections of roof systems upon completion of construction for system integrity.
• Non-Invasive moisture surveys targeting problem areas for effective repairs.
• Test probes for verification of the presence of moisture in roof system assemblies.
• Visual inspections of roof systems tested thermographically.
• Infrared testing before issuance of warranties on products.
• High voltage ELD Fusion for dry testing of flashings and other vertical surfaces.
• Low Voltage Vector mapping, pinpointing leaks in existing roof membranes.
• Verify the integrity of green roof membranes prior to installing overburden.
• Nuclear moisture detection on ballasted roof systems.
• Post-construction infrared testing to confirm the quality of materials and workmanship.
• Finding small leaks before they become bigger and most costly. 

New Construction Design

• Begins at the design developing and construction document phases.
• Conceptual sketches of proposed details and constructability of proposed details.
• Construction design for roof system terminations and penetration details.
• Documentation of different types of designs and details.
• Evaluation of thermal and vapor flow and dew point characteristics for building envelope assessments.

Performance Evaluations

• Anticipation of the relative performance of alternate details.
• Consideration of periodic maintenance costs.
• Life cycle cost (LLC) evaluations to assist in determining among several design choices.
• Long term performance and longevity of your building and its numerous components.
• Performance evaluations for anticipated performance prior to or after construction.
• Present worth and future value of the alternatives.

Plans and Specifications

• Plans and Specifications only after performance problems at any project are analyzed and reported in a proper building condition survey by our experts.
• Production of professional quality construction documents specific to each project.
• Supplying a comprehensive Project Manual complete with drawings, plans and detail drawings sufficient to describe the work required.

Post-Installation Confirmation Surveys

• Approvals and recommendations for distribution of interim compensation.
• Approvals and recommendations for distribution of final compensation.
• Post construction meeting scheduling of punch list inspection services.
• Reports and observations of building roof systems upon completion of construction.

Pre-Design Investigations 

• Design failure evaluation audits, energy audit and analysis.
• Preparation of designs for roof systems and related building components.
• Roof system drainage improvement design recommendations and specifications.
• Written audit report outlining recommendations for all necessary corrective actions based on the findings of the evaluation and conditions observed.

Quality Assurance Inspections

• Avoidance of problems during construction, improved quality of the finished product.
• Construction management for roof system installations on new or renovation projects.
• Quality assurance observations performed for full time during construction.
• Quality assurance observers to perform inspections to conform with approved submittals, adherence to specification and drawing requirements, and compliance with recognized industry standards pertaining to workmanship and construction practice.

Roof Condition Analysis

• Evaluation of the common conditions observed.
• Evaluation of the existing flashings and counter flashings.
• Evaluation of the existing roof flashing and related system assemblies to the extent possible.
• Evaluation of the existing roof membrane.
• Evaluation of the perimeter edge metal and/or sheet metal coping assemblies.
• Roof system drainage improvement design recommendations and specifications.

Roofing Asset Management

• Annual and bi-annual roof system inspections to protect your capital investment.
• Budget cost estimates for repair and/or replacement options including service life comparisons, for any one building or a large facility.
• Feasibility studies and analyses, and for warranty protection.
• Life cycle cost analysis for roof systems.
• Documented roof condition assessment reports.

Roof Replacement Specification

• Plans and Specifications only after performance problems at any project are analyzed and reported in a proper building condition survey.
• Budget cost estimates for repair or replacement options including service life comparisons.
• Construction design for roof system terminations and penetration details.
• Design and preparation of specifications of roof systems on existing buildings requiring roof replacement.
• Development of convertible AutoCAD drawings of the roof plan with locations of rooftop equipment, penetrations and all photographs taken are included in the report.
• Roof system drainage improvement design recommendations.
• Specifications and remedial design measures for roofs and related wall flashing assemblies.

New Roof System Design and Specifications

• Budget cost estimates for repair installation options including service life comparisons.
• Construction design for roof system terminations and penetration details.
• Design and preparation of specifications of roof systems on newly constructed buildings.
• Preparation of designs for roof systems and related building components.
• Roof system drainage improvement design recommendations.

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