Roofing/Expert Profile

Expertise

I have a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arkansas at Monticello. I have been working in the roofing and general contracting field for over 15 years, five of which were in High Wind Velocity Zones in the State of Florida. My main area of expertise is in Commercial roofing applications and insurance loss assessment concerning roofing. I have procured, supervised, and managed multiple roofing projects ranging from $50,000 up to $5,000,000. In 2006, one of the companies I co-owned was listed by RSI magazine as one of the “Top 100 Roofing Companies in America”.

Experience in the area

My expertise is in the fields of installation and design of new roofing systems, roof restoration, waterproofing, and the removal and replacement of large loss commercial properties for private, industrial, government, hospitality, and multi-residential properties.

Organizations

Robert Norrell is a member of the International Code Council (member # 8073855.

Publications

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Education/Credentials

I am a member of the International Code Council (member # 8073855) and have been certified as an installer of roofing systems by the following major manufacturers: Carlisle, CertainTeed, DaVinci Roof Tiles, DOW Roofing Systems, GAF, Gerard Metal Roofs, Firestone Building Products, Flex, Henry Roofing Systems, Hydro-Stop, Johns Manville, MBCI Metal Roofing, Neogard Coatings, Peterson Aluminum, Polyglass, United Coatings, U.S. Intec, and U.S. Ply.

Awards and Honors

In 2006, one of the companies I co-owned was listed by RSI magazine as one of the “Top 100 Roofing Companies in America”.

Past/Present Clients

Beef O’Bradys, Days Inn, Destin West HOA, Eglin Air Force Base, Emerald Coast Inn and Suites, General Electric, Global Star Construction, Gulf Winds Credit Union, Finesse Construction, Fort Benning Army Base, Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, Hampton Inn, Hillsdale Freewill Baptist College, Hooters, Kidd Bayou Oaks HOA, Lone Oak School District, Pensacola Navy Air Station, Sunset Harbor HOA, Whiting Field Navy Air Station, and more upon request.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Businesses can take a tax deduction for new or renovated buildings by reducing the energy costs associated with the building envelope. Buildings must meet the tax credit guidlines. Buildings that save a percentage of projected annual energy costs for the building envelope (10% energy savings), are eligible for a partial deduction of $0.60 per square foot.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Almost all commercial property owners have service/maintenance contracts on various areas for their buildings. Most have service contracts for external issues such as the cleaning of parking lots, HVAC, and landscaping. Unfortunately, for an asset that makes up about 10% of a building’s total cost and 90% of its ongoing issues, most owners have nothing in place for proactive roof maintenance.