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Services:
Investigation
& Analysis
The Cannon Group, prior to
preparation of construction documents, performs a thorough field survey is
performed to gather information pertaining to analysis
and / or design. The Scope of the field survey generally includes the
following:
Roof System Evaluation:
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Compiling
and review of available drawings and documentation related to existing roof system
construction.
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Interviews
with facility maintenance / engineering personnel to determine past and
current roof leak areas, previous repair attempts, maintenance procedures
and roof " traffic" patterns.
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Observations,
where accessible, of the underside of the existing structural roof deck to
verify construction type and general condition. Special attention will be
given to known problem areas of roof framing/roof deck, cornice framing
and parapet walls.
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Observations
of roof drainage characteristics including roof slope, quantity, condition
and locations of roof drains, scuppers, gutters, downspouts, overflow
scuppers, etc.
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Observations
of the roof’s general appearance, surface conditions, membrane
characteristics and conditions.
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Observations
of roof system detail conditions including base flashings, counter
flashings, parapet walls, copings, gravel stops, roof penetration
flashings, mechanical equipment, expansion joints, etc.
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Roof
core cuts are taken at selected roof areas to determine roof composition,
subsurface conditions and to provide samples for laboratory testing to
determine if materials contain asbestos.
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Photographs
are taken of selected roof system conditions for future reference in the
preparation of construction documents.
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After
gathering all necessary background and field survey, an analysis of the
compiled information is performed. All factors are considered in the
evaluation of the problem, such as building age, type of construction,
type of roofing assembly, its’ history and current conditions. A
determination is made as to the roof assembly’s performance,
deficiencies and factors that have contributed to its’ current state.
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copyright: H. J. Cannon Group, Inc., 1997-2006
520 Fellowship Road, Suite D-408
Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054-3407
Phone: 856-914-0900 / 800-233-6986
Fax: 856-914-0600
Page last revised: 02/2006 |
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