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Kim, I am might be a little lost on this. Are you talking about us taking out a policy for the homeowners? That sounds pricy. Jon

Well I guess if you ask your self how many times have you been asked to buy insurance on electronics at Best Buy, it is an insurance somewhat like that.
But the other avenue would be similar to a home warranty, I know those are about $250 for a year home warranty, but if they were to warranty just the roof it may be cheaper.
I am not sure like I said I have been looking at ways to give customers a piece of mind knowing they will not be paying for a roof cleaning and then in 3-5 yrs replace it anyway.
Not sure why people are so hesitant to get the roofs cleaned, they just really do not realize it can be cleaned and actually keep from replacing it ahead of it's time.
Not sure if it will be anything viable, will have to see.
Kim R

I just found them on the web, interesting , but doubtful customers would pay for that type of increase you are right on that that.
Now to find out if any insuring agency's would carry that type of policy.
Strike out on one!

I did find some interesting info from Moisture Free site, the different certifications from various inspection industry's, they are not cheap at all. I should post this in open side, RCIA is giving a heck of a deal

http://www.rci-e-learning.org/home/

http://www.rci-e-learning.org/library/coursedesc.cfm?course=RCI_006N&coursetype=0&overview=

Roof Drainage Design for Non-Members
Course Code: RCI_005N
Credit Hours: 4 Desig: CEHs $320.00
Roof System Thermal and Moisture Design for Non-Members
Course Code: RCI_009_55N
Credit Hours: 4 Desig: CEHs $320.00
Roofing Basics for Non-Members
Course Code: RCI_0001N
Credit Hours: 4 Desig: CEHs $320.00
Roofing Technology and Science I for Non-Members
Course Code: RCI_006N
Credit Hours: 8 Desig: CEHs $640.00
Roofing Technology and Science II for Non-Member
Course Code: RCI_007N
Credit Hours: 8 Desig: CEHs $640.00
Rooftop Quality Assurance for Non-Members
Course Code: RCI_008_55N
Credit Hours: 8 Desig: CEHs $640.00
Wind Design for Low-Slope Roofs - Part I: Understanding ASCE 7-05 Wind Load Calculations (NM)
Course Code: RCI_003N
Credit Hours: 4 Desig: CEHs $320.00
Wind Design for Low-Slope Roofs-Part II: FM Global Guidelines and Best Practice Considerations (NM)
Course Code: RCI_004N
Credit Hours: 4 Desig: CEHs $320.00

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I just found them on the web, interesting , but doubtful customers would pay for that type of increase you are right on that that.
Now to find out if any insuring agency's would carry that type of policy.
Strike out on one!

I did find some interesting info from Moisture Free site, the different certifications from various inspection industry's, they are not cheap at all. I should post this in open side, RCIA is giving a heck of a deal

http://www.rci-e-learning.org/home/

http://www.rci-e-learning.org/library/coursedesc.cfm?course=RCI_006N&coursetype=0&overview=

Roof Drainage Design for Non-Members
Course Code: RCI_005N
Credit Hours: 4 Desig: CEHs $320.00
Roof System Thermal and Moisture Design for Non-Members
Course Code: RCI_009_55N
Credit Hours: 4 Desig: CEHs $320.00
Roofing Basics for Non-Members
Course Code: RCI_0001N
Credit Hours: 4 Desig: CEHs $320.00
Roofing Technology and Science I for Non-Members
Course Code: RCI_006N
Credit Hours: 8 Desig: CEHs $640.00
Roofing Technology and Science II for Non-Member
Course Code: RCI_007N
Credit Hours: 8 Desig: CEHs $640.00
Rooftop Quality Assurance for Non-Members
Course Code: RCI_008_55N
Credit Hours: 8 Desig: CEHs $640.00
Wind Design for Low-Slope Roofs - Part I: Understanding ASCE 7-05 Wind Load Calculations (NM)
Course Code: RCI_003N
Credit Hours: 4 Desig: CEHs $320.00
Wind Design for Low-Slope Roofs-Part II: FM Global Guidelines and Best Practice Considerations (NM)
Course Code: RCI_004N
Credit Hours: 4 Desig: CEHs $320.00

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 Kim:

Good thinking outside the box. Now that this industry is spreading across the country and not just the southeast, there is potential for this type of process, given the numbers of services could support such.

Keep us up to speed on any research you find. The concept holds merit. I have been asked a number of times by customers how long "this" cleaning will last. Bottom line, they want to know what is in it for them. The problem is, I cannot answer that honestly, as I don't know!

As a businessman, I would like nothing more to offer a warranty and be able to stand behind it. At the end of the day everyone wants a warranty or some form of coverage.

I agree this concept needs further networking/discussion. I can see where locations, climate, season changes etc. would need to be factored in.

Also, last summer was a very wet and humid summer here in Iowa and I have had a number of customers comment on how much their roof increased with " those black stains" because of such.

We talk about how we need to educate our customers about roof cleaning, more so, for us in the midwest. What we need to do is educate ourselves also as to how weather patterns etc. effect our service or does it?

I like this approach.