MATERIAL TESTING
Paragon is one of the few consulting firms in the country with a full service material testing laboratory. Paragon is a recognized expert in material testing for all roofing, waterproofing and exterior systems. Testing the physical properties of existing materials is the best indicator of how the material will perform over time. Since moisture intrusion is the cause of 70% of all construction related litigation, it is vital for building owners and insurers to know the true condition of the materials and systems. Our testing capabilities allow us to test all roofing, waterproofing and sealant materials. The materials can be tested for compliance, aging, puncture, peel adhesion, tensile and elongation, overall thickness, compressive strength and moisture content. All testing is performed in accordance with ASTM standards and requirements. Test results are provided in report form for each test. |
ROOF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The Roof Management Program is a comprehensive preventative maintenance program that adequately extends the service life of the existing roof system. It is an interactive program that allows the building owner to determine the level of involvement from Paragon. We are available to run the whole program, including semi annual inspections, repair design, and inspection of the repairs to verification of the completed repairs. In our role as roof consultants, we have studied numerous roof systems worldwide in an effort to better understand why roof systems fail and the best methods and materials to use on a commercial roof. As a result of many years of research and findings, we have determined that in most cases proper roof maintenance can extend the service life of a roof system. This research has led to the development of our patented “Roof Management Program”. The intent of the “Roof Management Program” is to extend the service life of existing roof systems. In this Single Source Program, we direct the roofing dollars where they will do the most good and give you a clear and verifiable system of allocating the money that you are spending on roofs. The Paragon Roof Management Program provides services in the following areas: -Annual or semi-annual maintenance inspections to determine existing Conditions and to identify irregularities and concerns -Recommended courses of action for repairing any problems that we detect during our inspection; including design specifications -Verification of completed repairs -A five-year budget maintenance, repair and life extender services on all roof areas |
QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTIONS
Roofing and waterproofing systems are critical components of the building envelope. They are also the only major exterior building components that are built on-site. The complexity of the application process involved in these areas increases the importance of proper workmanship. An effective quality assurance program is a critical element of the roofing and waterproofing process because it helps to ensure successful installations, which provide building owners with a more predictable service performance at these vulnerable components. Quality assurance inspections ensure that the roofing and waterproofing applications are in accordance with the project documents, applicable standards and proper application procedures. Paragon provides building owners, general contractors and architects with a number of quality assurance services that can be tailored to meet the needs of any roofing or waterproofing project. The services range from part-time monitoring to full-time inspections. Services provided with inspections include daily reports and photo documentation of daily work, required material sampling and laboratory testing, engineering assistance and approval of changes required for as-built conditions. |
DESIGN & CONSULTING Paragon consults on innumerable exterior building challenges at the design phase, during construction and on buildings that have provided years of service. We can provide assistance in these areas: Design -Specifications -Pre-Bid Meeting -Bidding Procedure -Pre-Construction Meeting Application -Project Management -Quality Control -Project Update Meetings -Test Cut Analysis -Compliance Tests -Final Inspection Architectural Support -Preparation of Specifications -Specification Review (Peer Review) -Detail Review -Code Compliance Review -CADD Drawings -Engineering Calculations -Technical Regulations -Industry Support -Material and System Review Paragon offers assistance on Design and Consulting for every type of exterior building component, including: -Roof Systems -Above Grade Waterproofing -Below Grade Waterproofing -Plaza Decks and Terraces -Parking Structures -Mud Mats -Lagging Walls -Floor Slabs -Flat Concrete -Dock Areas -Living Roofs (Roof Gardens) -Building Sealants and Coatings -Masonry Walls -Aluminum Framed Curtain Walls -EIFS Systems -Windows -Exterior Building Forensics |
EXTERIOR BUILDING
FORENSICS Failure Investigation/ Condition Assessments Paragon has the resources, personnel and expertise to conduct accurate evaluations and analysis of your existing exterior building components. Our services include: -Complete analysis of the existing exterior building components -Identification of all defects -Moisture Tests: -Capacitance Moisture Testing -Infrared Scan (Visual Image Survey) -Nuclear Scan -Gravimetrics Test (Moisture Percentage) -Project Compliance Tests: -Fastener Pull- out Tests -Wind Uplift Tests (Bonded Pull Tests) -Tile Uplift Tests -Phase Inspections -Flood Tests -Provide assessment on remaining service life -Expert testimony for litigation -Insurance claim facilitation -Ensuring building materials and workmanship meet warranty requirement/ expectations -Reporting of all conditions including material test analysis and photographs of all deficiencies |