ROOFER(TM) Energy Performance Assessment and Course of Action Analyses

ROOFER is a condition-assessment tool used by facility mangers to objectively assess roof condition in order to justify repair/replace decisions. Currently however, ROOFER does not account for energy use and sustainability factors in its repair/replace recommendations. This project was aimed at incorporating energy factors into an enhanced version of the ROOFER methodology to provide facility managers with alternative energy-saving options. The output of Enhanced ROOFER is an estimated total cost of ownership over the expected lifespan for alternative energy-efficient roof types. The purpose of the tool is to determine an optimal roof-replacement option based on maintenance, energy, and installation costs amortized over the roof life. Demonstration of Enhanced ROOFER was performed at three military installations, and as a result of the findings, the team concluded that a policy to encourage the use of cool roofs was warranted in lieu of the use of a fully developed Enhanced ROOFER system. UFC 3-110-03, Roofing with Change 2, was subsequently revised to allow for use of thermoplastic olefin roof types and encourage the use of cool roofs in general.