Long-Term Costs

Why it matters

They feed the reserve schedule that lenders and owners use for planning. ASTM E2018 leaves the evaluation period to the user, so check the period before comparing reports. A longer period shows more replacements and a higher total.

Source: store.astm.org

Where we discuss it

• A Bigger PCA Budget Will Not Buy You a Better Report
• Roof Safety for Commercial Inspectors: Balancing Risks and Opportunities