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Services
IBEC analyzes and evaluates all new roofing, reroofing, waterproofing, exterior building finishes, traffic coating, repair, maintenance materials, and related needs. We provide
- Information relating to design and construction
- Comparative analysis of materials and systems including pertinent product
data, its advantages, disadvantages, and estimated costs
Budgeting
IBEC assists building owners and managers in preparing budgets and we provide comparative cost analysis for new roofing, reroofing, waterproofing, exterior building finishes, traffic coating, and repair and maintenance work.
Contract Development
IBEC assists building owners and managers in preparing contracts for new roofing, reroofing, waterproofing, exterior building finishes, traffic coating, repair and maintenance work. Contracts may include qualification requirements such as insurance, licensing, experience, workforce, and equipment. Contracts typically define work schedules, payment schedules, guarantee periods, and other factors designed to protect the owner, eliminate confusion, and avoid problems during construction.
Seminars and Workshops
IBEC offers non-accredited seminars and workshops designed for management and maintenance personnel. The seminars and workshops provide the latest information on roofing, waterproofing, exterior building finishes, and traffic coating products, systems, and related topics. We provide training in the use of tools and the application of materials for new roofing, reroofing, waterproofing, exterior building finishes, traffic coatings, repair, and maintenance projects. Information and training involve videos, slides, text, visual aids, samples, and hands-on experience.
Structural Analysis
IBEC works with licensed structural engineers to provide structural surveys and evaluations. We identify structural defects, deficiencies, and the need for seismic upgrading.
Related Topics
IBEC provides information on and services for the following types of roofing, waterproofing, exterior building finishes, and traffic-coating topics:
- "American Thatch" roofing (steam-bent wood shingles)
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Asbestos Containing Roofing Materials (ACRM) abatement
- Asbestos shingles
- Bird repellents
- Cold roof construction
- Condensation
- Contracts
- Cool roofs
- Decks
- Drainage and slope
- Drains
- Efflorescence
- Expansion joints and area dividers
- Factory Mutual (FM) standards
- Fasteners
- Green roofs
- Guarantees (contractor and manufacturer)
- Gutters and downspouts
- International Building Code (IBC)
- Inverted Roof Membrane Assembly (IRMA)
- Laboratories
- Life-cycle costing
- Lightning protection
- Maintenance and repair
- Material testing
- Moisture problems
- Mold & mildew
- OSHA regulations
- Pavers
- Roof conversions (flat to steep)
- Seismic upgrade of roof deck
- Sheet metal
- Skylights
- Snow retention systems
- Snowmelt systems
- Stucco (EIFS and cementitious)
- Temporary roofing
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards
- Uniform Building Code (UBC)
- Vapor retarders
- Ventilation
- Walkways and walkpads
- Warranties (contractor and manufacturer)
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