I have never seen a roofing consultant at any energy conference, "Green" Roofing forum, or seminar. Never seen one nominated for an environmental award either.
I'm sure there are exceptions, but few try to think of anything except sales, basic roofing, and details. I am of the opinion they are uneducated regarding the impact of their decisions.
I know many, many roofing consultants (I am a licensed consultant myself), and never once do I hear them discuss the following:
1.) Taxpayer Value. I have no idea why they cannot understand the financial impact of specifying singular dimension, out of date, hideously unsafe, and very environmentally unfriendly.
2.) Energy Savings: If they were paying an additional 20% of the energy demand they create, I bet they'd study and specify energy saving roof systems.
3.) Environment: Are you kidding me? No roofing Consultant cares one bit about clean water, nor are they interested in understanding how roofing impacts our tiny fresh water supplies.
4.) Safety: They only have to type a specification. It's not them who have to stand out in the blistering sun, working with torches, or molten asphalt. The air conditioned office does not translate to inhumane working conditions, and I am appalled that concern for the workmen is
not the slightest consideration.
5.) Boutique Manufacturers: Consultants REGULARLY get caught up in "Proprietary Specifications", and kickback schemes. Well documented here:
http://schoolroofingscam.blogspot.com/
I will ask my consulting friends to research topics listed above, so the roof you specify does things other than keep water out of a building.
"Stand For Something"
Thank you so much for visiting with me today, reject negativity in all forms, and keep looking "UP".
Respectfully,
Robert R. "Ron" Solomon
CCC1325620 Florida
RobertRSolomon@aol.com
I'm sure there are exceptions, but few try to think of anything except sales, basic roofing, and details. I am of the opinion they are uneducated regarding the impact of their decisions.
I know many, many roofing consultants (I am a licensed consultant myself), and never once do I hear them discuss the following:
1.) Taxpayer Value. I have no idea why they cannot understand the financial impact of specifying singular dimension, out of date, hideously unsafe, and very environmentally unfriendly.
2.) Energy Savings: If they were paying an additional 20% of the energy demand they create, I bet they'd study and specify energy saving roof systems.
3.) Environment: Are you kidding me? No roofing Consultant cares one bit about clean water, nor are they interested in understanding how roofing impacts our tiny fresh water supplies.
4.) Safety: They only have to type a specification. It's not them who have to stand out in the blistering sun, working with torches, or molten asphalt. The air conditioned office does not translate to inhumane working conditions, and I am appalled that concern for the workmen is
not the slightest consideration.
5.) Boutique Manufacturers: Consultants REGULARLY get caught up in "Proprietary Specifications", and kickback schemes. Well documented here:
http://schoolroofingscam.blogspot.com/
I will ask my consulting friends to research topics listed above, so the roof you specify does things other than keep water out of a building.
"Stand For Something"
Thank you so much for visiting with me today, reject negativity in all forms, and keep looking "UP".
Respectfully,
Robert R. "Ron" Solomon
CCC1325620 Florida
RobertRSolomon@aol.com
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