Unlocking the Benefits of a Free Roof Condition Survey for Your Multi-Academy Trust
As winter approaches, multi-academy trusts (MATs) across the UK must prepare for the inevitable challenges posed by colder weather. Flat roofs, in particular, are susceptible to the harsh effects of rain, snow, and freezing temperatures, making now the perfect time to ensure your MAT’s estate is ready to face the season ahead. To support this, at Tremco, we are offering a free roof condition survey across each building in your MAT. Whether you need to plan for a Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) bid or manage your School Condition Allocation (SCA) funding pot more effectively, this service can provide invaluable insights.
Why Winter Poses a Risk to Your Roofs
Flat roofs, commonly found across school estates, are especially vulnerable to water pooling, leakage, and thermal stress during the colder months. Rain and snow can quickly accumulate, putting excessive weight on roof structures and potentially leading to cracks, leaks, or even more severe damage. This not only threatens the safety and comfort of students and staff but also has financial implications for repair and maintenance costs.
Identifying roof issues early is essential to prevent small problems from escalating into major disruptions, especially during critical school months.
How a Roof Condition Survey Can Help
Our free roof condition survey is designed to give you a detailed snapshot of the health of your roofs, across each building in your MAT. We check for;
- Waterproofing integrity
- Signs of wear and tear
- Drainage system effectiveness
This data provides clear, actionable insights to either support CIF funding bids or aid in the strategic use of SCA funding.
Enhancing Your CIF Funding Bid
CIF funding is a competitive process, with bids reviewed against specific criteria such as condition, urgency, and cost-effectiveness. A professional roof condition survey can significantly strengthen your application by demonstrating a clear need for capital improvements and providing supporting evidence like condition reports and cost estimates.
Whether your roofs show signs of damage or require upgrades to improve energy efficiency, the survey report will enhance your CIF bid by illustrating how the proposed works will address urgent issues and provide long-term value for your MAT.
Maximizing Your SCA Funding Pot
If your MAT is managing its own School Condition Allocation (SCA) funding, you need reliable data to allocate resources wisely across multiple sites. Our roof condition survey gives you the information necessary to prioritise essential repairs, maintenance, or replacement projects. By addressing high-risk areas before winter exacerbates the damage, you can use your SCA funding efficiently, ensuring the safety and longevity of your building estate.
Additionally, our survey can help forecast future maintenance needs, a service that Tremco can offer as part of its TremCare programme. Opposed to waiting for something to fail, and rectifying reactively, PPM (planned preventative maintenance), as the title suggests, acts as a preventative measure. Failures can lead to costly and time consuming disruption to occupants and business operations. Therefore, it’s about maximising the value of a roof asset throughout its life cycle, in the most cost-effective way. PPM is a pivotal component to this to ensure your roof investment is protected.
Why Now is the Time to Act
With winter fast approaching, acting now can save you from costly emergency repairs during the colder months. Here’s why scheduling your free roof condition survey is essential:
- Prevent winter damage: Identify and fix vulnerabilities before rain, snow, and freezing temperatures worsen existing issues.
- Optimize funding applications: Strengthen your CIF bids with data-backed insights and condition reports.
- Efficient resource management: Plan and allocate your SCA funds strategically based on real-time data.
- Minimize disruptions: Proactively addressing roof issues reduces the risk of closures or safety concerns during the school term.
How to Get Started
Our team of experts is ready to conduct a roof survey across all your buildings, ensuring minimal disruption to your day-to-day operations. Once the survey is complete, you’ll receive a comprehensive report detailing the condition of each roof, along with recommendations and potential repair or replacement costs.
By investing a little time now, you’ll safeguard your estate for the winter and beyond, ensuring your MAT’s buildings remain safe, dry, and efficient.
Get in touch today to schedule your free roof condition survey and start preparing your MAT estate for winter.
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