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Madsen Roof Company has been providing
quality new construction roofing for
over 20 years — delivering building
owners, property managers and architects
with commercial roofing expertise
and superior customer service. In
fact, Madsen Roof Company operates
in the echelon of the top 2% of all
commercial contractors in the State
of California.
Since every building envelope and
roof system are unique, Madsen Roof
Company believes in preparing customized
solutions that work closely with respective
architect to determine the structure's
long-term commercial needs. In fact,
Madsen Roof Company has a reputation
of reviewing a client's specifications
and drawings before they are even
"finalized" — especially
when the scope of the roofing work
is substantial, or the architecture
is complex. Well thought-out and thoroughly
prepared specifications along with
accurate drawings are critical for
the success of any new construction
roofing investment.
Quality Commercial Roofing
Materials
Appropriate roofing material selection
is vital to the quality of the roof
assembly, and long-term investment.
Beyond simply executing an architects
design request, Madsen Roof Company
advises on the optimal roofing systems
depending on the budget, the functional
needs of the building system, and the
structure's overall environment and
climate. Madsen Roof Company only works
with the materials of quality
commercial roofing manufacturers.
Delivering to both need and preference,
Madsen Roof Company is a specialized
installer of Single-Ply
Roofing, Sprayed
Polyurethane Foam (SPF), BUR
(Built-Up Roofs), Tile
Roofing, Shingle
Roofing, Metal
Roofing, and Garden
Roofs/Green Roofing.
Roofing systems are investments that
fall into the paradigm of cost, quality,
and turnaround time. Accordingly, Madsen
Roof Company strives to identify all
new roof construction investment considerations
including: long-term threats, maintenance
requirements, technical considerations,
life-cycle costs, and regulatory compliance.
Long-Term Threats to Commercial
Roof Systems
This includes any future variables/conditions
that contribute to the demise of the
roof system including, extreme weather
such as hail and ice, intensive foot
traffic (e.g. frequent HVAC maintenance),
and intense solar radiation exposure.
Commercial Roof Systems Maintenance
Requirements
Given the long-term investment, building
owners should plan for future budgeting
of regular roofing maintenance. For
example, many commercial roofing membranes
require an updated coating every 10-15
year, therefore, the long-term planning
is just as important as the initial
construction budget.
Technical Considerations of
Commercial Roof Systems
In constructing a new commercial roof,
overlooked requests and requirements
are inevitable. Madsen Roof Company
seeks to uncover all technical considerations,
therefore, everything from the architecture
to the environment are taken into
account. For example, Madsen Roof
Company would need to know if there
are any specific fire resistance requirements.
Perhaps a unique pigment is required
per the corporate architectural branding
guidelines?
Life-Cycle Costs
It's common for business owners and
architects to select a commercial
roof system primarily on the initial
installation cost, however, the oversight
on the long-term roofing investment
can be devastating. If for example
a less expensive system is selected,
the physical qualities of the membrane
may not be ideal for the systems requirements
and maintenance cost down the road
will quickly negate and exceed the
original costs savings. Madsen Roof
Company strives to provide solutions
to clients based on the life-cycle
costs including:
1. The initial cost of installation,
2. Total energy consumption,
3. Roof system maintenance and repairs,
and
4. Removal and disposal of the roof
upon the completion of the life span.
Fundamentally, it takes an experienced
commercial roofing company like Madsen
Roof Company to accurately determine
the effective life span of a particular
roofing system.
Plan for Regulatory and Business
Requirements
Madsen Roof Company works closely with
new construction project managers and
clients to comply with all regulatory
and business requirements. Many commercial
insurance companies rely on FM (FM
Approvals) and
UL requirements for insurance underwriting
purposes. These requirements have a
strong impact on the construction of
roof systems in order to mitigate fire,
wind, and other physical damages to
roofing systems.
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Similarly, state governments closely
regulate the building materials commercial
contractors use in new construction.
Title
24 of The California Energy Efficiency
Standards is the perfect example;
established 20 years ago in response
to a legislative mandate to reduce
California's energy consumption. As
a major source of energy loss, roof-top
coatings with high reflectivity are
a key component of these regulations.
Cool roofs help to lower a building's
energy costs by increasing the reflective
properties of the roof deck and can
reduce roof-top temperatures up to
80%.
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