b'Roof MaintenanceIn order to assess a roof system or its application, a consultant must be aware of the conditions the roof components will encounter during construction and throughout the entire service life of the roof system.Whenbuildingownersenterawarrantyagreement,the maintenance must be completed as outlined in the warranty agreement in order to keep the warranty intact. An established maintenance program will prolong the life of any roofing sys-tem, allowing it to achieve its full potential of service life. Fol-lowing any installations or repairs, the roof consultant should provide manufacturer maintenance guidelines to the building owner or owners representative. This includes information on the timing of inspections, general care and upkeep recommen-dations, and directions for notifying the consultant, manufac-turer and contractor of any leaks or issues.A thorough roof audit performed by a professional roof con-sultant or roof inspector can add value and assurance to anyThe paramount rule for roof audits is to view each roof section as separate and distinct and to evaluate it on its existing merits.roofing project via unbiased technical knowledge and expertise. Each roof system is as unique as a snowflake, with no two hav-ing the same set of problems or construction specifications. Assuming that all conditions on one roof section will be a car-bon copy of an adjacent roof section is a mistake that could be costly for all parties involved. The paramount rule for roof audits is to view each roof section as separate and distinct from all others and evaluate it on its existing merits alone.A roof audit is the single most effective way to ensure your roofs continued performance and serviceability, and to low-er roofing and operational costs. Initiating repairs in a timely fashion and employing a strategic plan for ongoing roof audits, maintenance and repairs will allow you to extend the service life of your roof system and keep money in your pocket.Troy Ferreira is the technical director at the Canadian Roofing Con-tractors Association (CRCA).To find a roof consultant or inspector, please visit CRCAs Industry Members page at roofingcanada.com/membership/member-directory/industry-members.22ONTARIO ROOFING NEWSISSUE 2 2022 THE ONLY SOURCE FOR PROFESSIONAL ICI ROOFING CONTRACTORS IN ONTARIO ORN'