Is it time to get real about Sustainability? With #RolfTheRoofingGuy

How do we get real about Sustainability?
In speaking with Facility Managers and Building Owners I’ve found that many are not aware what their corporate philosophy is regarding Sustainability, and because of that I’ve found several common areas of concern, those folks are:
· Frustrated on what to do, do they simply throw what they have and start over?
· Concerned about what will happen to their budget if they simply replace everything.
· Worried about needlessly sending their old roof to the landfill.

The question is, are there better options? There may be, and it’s a question of philosophy.

A few points:
· If your roof is shot, it must be replaced. No amount of “Pixie Dust” can fix it. That makes it a great time to restart with the clean sheet of paper and build the ultimate sustainable solution.
· Historically, old coal tar roofs were legendary for lasting 60+ years, but they did that because they received regular Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Restoration (R).
· So is that the better solution, to take care of what you have, and make it the “Sustainable Solution”, to both help the environment and save money to boot.

Think of it this way, if you don’t take care of your car, it will not last as long as the warranty, but if you do maintain it, it will last far longer. It’s the same with roofing. Statistically, roofs do not last as long for as they are warranted, typically because they are not maintained. So, doesn’t it make more sense to take care of what you have?

If this concept resonates with you and you’d like to explore it more, let me know.

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Rolf Snobeck, RRC
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