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"WHITE ROOFS
COMPARED TO OTHER SYSTEMS" |
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Below we are
going to demonstrate two identical buildings that need roof
replacement. The owner of Building 1 chooses a low cost
roofing solution, but a roof that will require a higher level of
maintenance and more frequent repairs. The owner of Building 2
chooses a roofing system with a slightly higher initial price, but
one with lower repair and maintenance costs. The second roof
is also more energy efficient. Which owner made the best
investment of the life of the roof system? |
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| (costs
vary slightly depending on which type of white PVC roofing
system used) |
Building 1 |
Building 2 |
| Roof System
Cost |
$70,000 |
$88,000 |
| Installation
(labor + overhead) |
$60,000 |
$45,000 |
| Tear-Off and
Disposal Costs |
$12,500 |
$0 |
| Estimated
Maintenance Costs (over 20 years.) |
$5,000 |
$1,500 |
| Estimated
Repair Costs (over 20 years.) |
$7,750 |
$0 |
| Estimated
Energy Savings (over 20 years) |
$0 |
($84,000) |
| Estimated
Life-Cycle Costs |
$155,250 |
$50,500 |
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In the example above, the owner
of Building 2 made a better investment decision, even though the
initial cost to install the roof was higher. Of course,
additional factors may affect life-cycle costs for your building,
including energy rates, interest rates, tax savings, potential
energy rebates and incentives, and lost productivity due to business
disruption. This demonstrated that a white PVC
membrane gives you a better opportunity to save money. |
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