This article appeared in the Plant Exchange, June 2005 issue.
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
Roof Protection For Rooftop Staging Projects
Rooftop projects are on everyone's "to do list" now that the weather has finally warmed up in Michigan. A building's roof is the first line of defense against Mother Nature. Therefore, here are some roof Do's and Don'ts to help maintain the integrity of the facility.
| Do | Call the Roofing Shop at 647-2059, when planning your project to ensure incorporation of proper roof protection into your project plan. | |
| Do | Inform the Roofing Shop of the scope and timeline of the project. | |
| Do | Call the Roofing Shop if you need assistance with the project. | |
| Do | Call the Roofing Shop for immediate repair response if you puncture the roof. | |
| Do | Remove all debris and materials from the roof. | |
| Do | Call the Roofing Shop for final inspection upon project completion. | |
| Don't | Walk or place any tools or materials directly on the roof membrane. | |
| Don't | Try to repair the roof yourself. (Some roofs are under warranty and certain restrictions involving repairs and repair materials may apply.) | |
| Don't | Leave debris or materials on the roof. (These objects can wash down into the drains and plug-up the drainage system.) | |
| Don't | Leave roof protection plywood unsecured or without weight to hold it down. (The plywood acts like a giant kite when winds pick it up and blow it off.) |
The preferred method of providing roof protection is to lay 1" Styrofoam insulation on the roof membrane, then add 3/4" plywood sheets, attached to each other, around the perimeter of the plywood to create a work and materials storage area. Upon removal, please call the Roofing Shop for a final inspection.
Thank you for caring about the roof and the building occupants during your project. Your customers will appreciate it, too.
Facilities Maintenance
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