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Roofing Membrane Life-Cycle Cost Example

They say you can’t judge a book by its cover; you also shouldn’t make a roofing decision based solely on its initial cost. The lowest initial cost does not necessarily mean lowest total cost. FiberTite roofing membrane systems are proven to require minimal maintenance and virtually no repair costs.

Life-Cycle Cost Example (25,000 sq. ft. over 20 years in Chicago, Illinois)
Cost Factors	Black Roof	FiberTite
Initial Installed Cost/Square Foot	$87,500	$93,750
Added Cost Over Expected Life of Roof:
Major Repair	37,500
Maintenance Costs	38,500	14,500
Energy Savings		(50,000)
Disposal Costs	24,500
Rebate Utility ($.05/Sq.Ft.)		1,250
Total Cost Over 20 Years	$188,000	$57,000

Definition of Costs and Sources of Information

Most costs were taken from a comprehensive market study done by a leading consultant. We also conferred with one of the largest roofing consultants in the industry. The energy savings information comes directly from the Department of Energy (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory. For more details, or to have a life cycle cost analysis completed for you, please contact your local FiberTite representative.