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Abstract
This paper looks at the investigative process of the failure of a single-ply roof on a new high-end, high-rise condominium building. The failure resulted in major damage claims for the insurance company and a replacement roof on a building less than six months old. The initial failure appeared to be wind-related, but a more complete investigation proved that compnents of the roof had actually failed prior to the wind events that drew attention to and emphasized the failure. the investigation pointed out fundamental problems with the roof design and the building envelope design, all of which were exacerbated by poor workmanship by the roofing contractor and perhaps pressures from the developer to "value engineer" the building process.
This paper looks at the investigative process of the failure of a single-ply roof on a new high-end, high-rise condominium building. The failure resulted in major damage claims for the insurance company and a replacement roof on a building less than six months old. The initial failure appeared to be wind-related, but a more complete investigation proved that compnents of the roof had actually failed prior to the wind events that drew attention to and emphasized the failure. the investigation pointed out fundamental problems with the roof design and the building envelope design, all of which were exacerbated by poor workmanship by the roofing contractor and perhaps pressures from the developer to "value engineer" the building process.
Date
2/2008
2/2008
Author(s)
John Wells
John Wells
Page(s)
183-
183-
Source
Roof Consultants Institute
Roof Consultants Institute
Keyword(s)
roof failure analysis;
roof failure analysis;