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Most home and business owners aim to get the most out of their buildings. They want them to be comfortable, free of leaks, low maintenance, and – most of all – secure. When something goes awry, it almost always comes as a shock. Whether it’s moisture in an attic space, heat-sapping drafts, or missing shingles, the question always comes up: What could I have done? Well, today we have the answer for you: roof maintenance! As a way to identify and address minor issues before they snowball into major problems, there’s no better way to ensure – and maintain – the health of your property.

It is all too easy to assume that a building project will go off without a hitch. Being optimistic, many people simply overlook the complicated logistics, legal wranglings and finer details of constructing a new building. No matter the size of your business – whether a small, local operation or a massive, multi-national conglomerate – the assistance of an architect can prove invaluable in navigating the often complex – and occasionally perilous – combination of zoning laws, contractor relations and building codes involved in designing a building.

With the New Year upon us, it’s time to start thinking about your roof’s health in 2020. One of the best ways to ensure that it continues to protect you, your products, and your employees is to schedule a professional roof inspection. While many roofing issues are immediately apparent, a number of them are undetectable by the naked eye. A professional inspector looks for these hidden problems, searches out their causes, and makes recommendations to ensure the longevity – and effectiveness – of your roof. In today’s post, we’re going to take a quick look at Wharry’s inspection process.

When embarking on a new building project, it can be overwhelming to consider every possible variable. From material choices and code compliance, to selecting contractors and cutting costs, it's essential to weigh every option. While it can be challenging to consider everything, we're happy to say that the process can be made much easier with the addition of a professional architect. Trained to examine every angle, architects are a great addition to every building project. In today's post, we're going to look at how they can help your project along and, more importantly, save you time and money.

If you’re concerned about the state of your roof, you may wish to inquire about regular, ongoing roof maintenance. Whether you’ve noticed curling shingles, an abundance of algae, or leaks inside your home, it’s best to have a professional address these issues early before they spiral into unfixable, costly problems. Leaks, in particular, often put homeowners in a challenging position. Is the leak small or large? Is it isolated to one area or is it throughout the house? Is it new or has it been slowly growing over time?

Having your roof inspected and surveyed regularly by a professional is one of the most important maintenance tasks for commercial and residential building owners. It's not simply looking at the roof and determining its condition, there is a lot more to it than that. There are two main purposes behind requestion a roof inspection: finding any current problems and gauging the remaining life of the roof.

When you’re at the beginning of a building project, it pays to work with an experienced structural engineer. Whether you’re looking to adhere to state building codes, ensure that your building meets your requirements, or just want to be certain that your construction team is living up to your standards, a structural engineer can assist. Able to set criteria for pre-engineered buildings, select suitable materials, and design retrofit modifications, Wharry Engineering can help with a wide range of building, renovation, and construction needs. For over forty years, we’ve worked with clients – both local and national – to ensure that their building processes go off without a hitch.

If you’re replacing your roof – or constructing a new building – you need the help of a firm with experience in roof design, management, and inspection. The primary goal of your roof is to ensure that your building’s contents are protected: both products and personnel. But, an important secondary goal during the building process is longevity. You want a roof that’s going to resist common sources of damage. You want a roof that’s going to stand up to harsh, often unpredictable weather conditions. Most importantly, you want a roof that’s going to last.

When you need the most experienced, knowledgeable engineers in the business for your civil, forensic, or structural engineering project, you owe it to yourself to work with the team at Wharry Engineering. From residential site planning and retrofit modifications to traffic flow analysis and landscaping, we have a proven track record of assisting clients and ensuring the successful completion of their building projects. Whether you’re concerned about the quality of the finished product, the project’s adherence to budget, local or municipal regulations, or long-term energy efficiency, you can count on us to work with you to achieve the results that you need.

If you’re noticing small issues with your roof, there’s no better time to get started on your roof management plan. With the aim of preventing small, correctable issues from growing into massive, costly problems, Wharry Engineering provides the industry’s most comprehensive and detail-oriented roof management services. We know that miniscule – often undetectable – issues with your roof can be the genesis of massively detrimental problems. Whether they’re causing leaks, threatening the roof’s structural integrity, or anything in between, our experienced, time-tested team of roofing experts will work with you to identify potential problems and – more importantly – implement lasting, cost-effective fixes.