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About Bruce A. Ryan II, RRO
Expertise
Commercial/Residential Roofing Waterproofing Building Envelope

Experience
Bruce Ryan has 13 years of roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope consulting experience with PRC, with 5 years of commercial roofing experience prior to joining the firm. He became Vice President of the company in 1998. Bruce Ryan plays a key role in the development of practical, long-term roofing and waterproofing solutions, along with implementation of on-site forensic studies. Bruce also has a high level of experience with regard to the impacts of roofing materials and construction for demanding clients with heavily occupied structures.

Organizations
Oregon Construction Contractors Board Construction Specifiers Institute National Roofing Contractors Association The Institute of Roofing, Waterproofing, & Building Envelope Professionals Oregon Board of Investigators Installation Masters

Education/Credentials
University of Maryland BS Business & Administration Registered Roof Observer - RCI Private Investigator Certified EIFS inspector - Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau Certified InstallationMaster™ - The Installation Masters™ Training and Certification Program (developed by American Architectural Manufacturers Association)

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Roofing - i am purchasing commerical building with bur roof

Expert: Bruce A. Ryan II, RRO - 10/22/2009

Question
i am purchasing commercial building with a built up rubber membrane roof which inspector said is in good condition but,in places say 20 spots.looks like nail head are pushing up none are through the membrane yet?

is there a easy fix for this? can it be done? by my self?
the roof is (raw???)no silver coat or coatings. i would like to fix then silver coat the whole thing,what do you suggest for cleaning the roof pryer to coating chemical wise?

thanks
for your help

Answer
Bob,

I am probably unable to answer your question in the manner you desire as I do not know what type of built up roof you have, how old it is, or what the remaining system components exist under it. I do not speculate, however; if you have nails showing through in isolated locations, then you have cause for concern, not alarm. Spot repairs or monitoring are recommended. If they are concentrated at a corner or perimeter, then it is possible that there is some hidden wind damage. The nails could either be from the roofing or the underlying structure.

You should hire a roofer to make the repairs and you should not attempt them yourself. Hire a Roof Consultant or pay a roofing contractor to look at your roof. An inspector for the loan generally will not have sufficient commercial roofing experience to advise you.

A coating for a black smooth surface BUR is always advisable to reduce heat gain and provide protection from UV degradation - generally the ultimate death of most BUR roofs.

Regards,

Bruce Ryan II, RRO
Professional Roof Consultants, Inc.

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