Abstract
Life cycle cost analysis is used to determine the most cost-effective roof system purchase; however, its application is limited by the inherent risks of and uncertainties associated with the roof construction. To effectively apply life-cycle cost analysis to roofing projects, an analyst must be aware of these limitations with many of them being universal and applicable to all life-cycle costing analyses. Some are, however, specific to the construction of roofs and must be considered in order to successfully apply the technique.
Life cycle cost analysis is used to determine the most cost-effective roof system purchase; however, its application is limited by the inherent risks of and uncertainties associated with the roof construction. To effectively apply life-cycle cost analysis to roofing projects, an analyst must be aware of these limitations with many of them being universal and applicable to all life-cycle costing analyses. Some are, however, specific to the construction of roofs and must be considered in order to successfully apply the technique.
Date
9/1999
9/1999
Author(s)
Peter Kalinger
Peter Kalinger
Page(s)
24-29
24-29
Keyword(s)
life cycle cost; service life; discount rate; tangible cost; design life; average life
life cycle cost; service life; discount rate; tangible cost; design life; average life