Best Roofing Practices - Can You Get A 30 Year Warranty?

Monday, June 9, 2014 ▪ 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm, Villa

Presented by: Jan Frew, Deputy Administrator, Idaho Division of Public Works

Steve Moosman, Sales Manager, Sika Sarnafil’s Mountain Region, Sika Sarnafil Roofing materials and practices are an ever-evolving area of building maintenance and management. Learn about the most current roofing products and installations. Information will be provided about the State of Utah’s roofing program and the State of Idaho’s roofing program, including their 20 and 30 year non-prorated roofing guarantees. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS JAN FREW is a licensed architect and received her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Idaho State University. She worked in private architectural firms prior to becoming a project manager with the Idaho Division of Public Works in 1991. She has held several positions within the Division, including Capitol Restoration Executive Project Manager. She now serves as the Deputy Administrator, overseeing all activities for the Design and Construction Group, managing construction projects for state agencies. STEVE MOOSMAN is the District Sales Manager for Sika Sarnafil’s Mountain Region, representing Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. Steve grew up in a family roofing business where he gained installation and management experience. Working with most roofing types, Steve became well versed in the various disciplines of low and steep roofing attributes and limitations. He authored a ‘Roof Top’ maintenance program used by many building owner’s to help schedule and administer required and preventative roof service/replacement. Steve started Division 7 Specialties and Advance Moisture Protection companies, both firms are still successfully representing and promoting building envelope technical sales and services. Before joining Sarnafil, he was president of ProSpec Moisture Consultants. In addition to his role as Sales Manager, Steve is Sika Sarnafil’s World Account Representative responsible for Sarnafil roofing on properties owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

BEST ROOFINGPRACTICES

PRESENTED BY

JAN FREW, IDAHO DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS‐DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR IDAHO DPW

STEVE MOOSMAN – SIKA‐SARNAFIL MOUNTAIN REGION‐DISTRICT SALES MANAGER

History or the Idaho State Roof Management Program

Roofing Problems

Roofing 101 – Basic Design

Shift in Roofing Products

Current Idaho State Requirements and Forms

Current Utah State Requirements

Thermal Plastic Roofing Evaluation

We would like to share with you the following:

HISTORY OF THEIDAHO ROOFING PROGRAM

A qualified person to inspect multiple roofs and make recommendations

Establish a priority list

Determine what the problems are

Determine a solution/design

Select materials to use

Prepare documents for bidding

Award the Contracts

Inspect the work

What was needed was:

State Roofing Manager

Roofing Contractor/Roofing

Manufacturer

Architect

Process was the keyword

Roof Leaks

Ponding Water

Flashing Problems

Dangerous Equipment

Outdated Equipment

Bad Flashing

Splits

Debris on Roof

Clogged Roof Drain

Dangerous Roof

Reoccurring Roof Problems:

Proper Design 

Quality Materials

Quality Workmanship

Timely Maintenance

• Slope – get the water off (1/2 ft. min)• Limit penetrations• Flashing height greater than 8”• Protect roof membrane• Provide for thermal movement

• Appropriate material for the deck• Quality manufacturer with proven performance

• Demand skilled workmen• Provide regular inspections• Require factory trained technical inspection• Require factory contractor certification• Install in reasonable weather• 20 to 30 year warranty

• Require yearly inspections• Reduce traffic to indicated areas• Make yearly repairs• Keep roof area clean• Timely maintenance

Roofing 101:

Shift in Roofing Products

Hot Mop Roofing

Single‐Ply Roofing

Which type of product?

PVC, TPO, EPDM or modified bitumen

20 Year State Warranty

30 Year State Warranty

3 Year Warranty

Manufacturer’s Certification

Form

Manufacturer's Response:

Manufacturer's Response:

Which product is best?

EPDM

EPDM

TPO

TPO

Current Utah State Requirements

Contractor View of the State Roofing 

Program

QUESTIONS FOR