James D. Cummins & Company

Building Systems Consultants since 1965

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Investigations
Specifications
Monitoring
Litigation
Roof Loss Claims

Investigations

Investigations of in-place roofing systems are conducted by visually observing the entire roof area and photographing observations.

Non-destructive testing is performed with the aid of a Troxler Nuclear Moisture Meter, capacitance moisture meter, or AGEMA 470 Infrared Scanner.  (James D. Cummins & Company is licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.)  It is necessary to verify readings with test cuts (destructive testing) in the existing roof assembly.  Test cut repairs are made in a professional, watertight manner.  Reports on findings are documented with photographs.
Specifications

Specifications for roof re-cover, replacement or repair are prepared with related detail drawings and roof plans and are based on investigation.

Specifications are tailored exclusively for each individual roof system recommended.  In some cases, James D. Cummins & Company has saved their clients money by establishing that total roof replacement was not the only option.
Monitoring
 
Monitoring the roof application is done on a random or full time basis.

When requested, a James D. Cummins & Company representative conducts a pre-bid meeting with the bidding contractors to review the specified work, at which time questions are taken.  A walk-through of the roof area is also conducted.

Upon completion of the roofing work, a "punch list" is compiled with the items, if any, in need of correction or repair.  After notification that all the "punch list" items are completed, a final visit to the job site is made to inspect the items mentioned on the list.
 
A written field report is prepared after each job site visit.
 
Litigation
 
James D. Cummins & Company has extensive experience as expert witness, testifying on problem situations that only could be resolved in the courts.  This includes depositions, arbitration, and trial testimony.
 
Roof Loss Claims
 
Roofing Losses do occur.  James D. Cummins & Company has worked with various companies with respect to roofing loss claims.  They are proud to report that their evaluation of claims has been unbiased and realistic when judging storm-related damage.
 

 

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