Why building maintenance?

Are you rich enough to neglect your real estate assets?

It has been repeatedly proven that with proper monitoring and maintenance of your assets significantly increases your building’s useful life expectancy—and reduces your operating expenses in the long run.

WHY IS BUILDING MAINTENANCE SO IMPORTANT?

  • Preserve your buildings’ value
  • Reduce overall operating costs
  • Ensure maximum comfort for all occupants
  • Reduce work interruptions
  • Decrease damage and wear
  • Meet sustainable development standards
  • Fulfill managers’ responsibilities

Source: P. Kalinger, ACEC NRC Seminar Series
Fall/Winter 1996/97 « Construire de meilleurs toits »

LIFE EXPECTANCY COST

The life expectancy of a properly maintained roof can be increased by one to five years.

Source: Survey performed by Richard L. Fricklas with 20 participants at an RCI (Roof Consultant Institute) conference

Toit - Durée de vie moins-25%

LIFE EXPECTANCY COST

The life expectancy of an unmaintained roof is reduced by 25%.

Source: Kyle and Kalinger; Fourth International Symposium on Roofing Technology