There are many benefits in hiring a roof consultant before roof design and installation are completed. And there are benefits to consulting a roof consultant if your roof is having issues or is prematurely failing. Depending on what end – prior to construction or after installation, you need a roof consultant, Upson Company is qualified to give input in the design phase and to troubleshoot commercial roof issues after installation.

Hiring a roof consultant before roof installation is completed will ensure all kinks and issues are addressed before it’s too late – the roof is installed. And because Upson Company is a certified installer for most manufacturers using them as a consultant and as an installer will ensure you are getting accurate product and technical information for that roofing system. When Upson Company starts a new construction job they work closely with architects and engineers to make certain the roof design is compatible with product performance. In other words, the roofing material will be able to perform without issues based on how the roof is designed. For example, vapor barrier is needed in northern climates for white mechanically fastened roofs to prevent condensation issues.

In addition to design support, Upson Company completes a full report when issues arise after installation. They can offer options for problem correction when cost-effective solutions are a priority. A forensic analysis is completed by taking test cuts, moisture testing, infrared scanning (as needed), roof deck analysis, uplift pressurization testing (affects of wind) and material testing. All tests and analysis are designed to determine the root cause of issues.

With years of experience and close relationships with manufacturers, Upson Company has the technical knowledge for understanding how roofing systems work and under what conditions roofing material best performs in and which product is the better choice.