The Fleming Update. Getting Your 2016 Repair & Maintenance House in Order. First Quarter Aaron Wolf, President. Articles Inside.

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1 The Fleming Update From Your Friends at Fleming Companies Welcome to The Fleming Update, a publication of Fleming Complete and Fleming West. We are your one company, one call partners for full building construction, repairs and renovations. Aaron Wolf, President Getting Your 2016 Repair & Maintenance House in Order All buildings deteriorate with age and weather exposure. In Arizona, your commercial building is particularly vulnerable to the effects of extreme heat and monsoon. At Fleming Complete we often advise building owners and property managers how to save considerable time and expense by following this simple checklist on a routine basis. Here are our top 7 tips for avoiding big repair bills in Identify and keep an accurate inventory of your building s maintenance and upkeep needs and challenges. Use your own or download our easy-to-use checklist by clicking here. 2. Visually inspect your roof two times a year. This is critical because your roof is all that stands between the weather outside and your expensive investments in fixtures, furnishings and technology. 3. Visibly inspect your exterior masonry, mortar, stucco and siding four times a year. Look for cracks, stains, wet spots, bulges and efflorescence (stone). Continued on page 5 ROOFING COSTS CLIENT PROFILE Articles Inside Avoid expensive repair bills Total cost of ownership Peter Piper Pizza Contact Us TELEPHONE (480) info@flemingcomplete.com WEBSITE An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Benjamin Franklin

2 Avoid Huge Roofing Repair Bills with Inspections A neglected roof will result in much higher costs from damages caused by leaks than a carefully maintained roof. Roofing materials and elements should be inspected twice a year and, here in Arizona, before and after the monsoon season (June 15 th through September 30 th ). There are several types of roofing systems for commercial buildings. One that we see frequently in Phoenix is the flat builtup roof, which consists of one or more plies of roofing felt bonded together by applied roof coatings. It is particularly difficult to diagnose leaks in these roofs because water can migrate horizontally for long distances before entering the interior. Things to check for: 1. Blisters or slits in the membrane 2. Ponding of water (or dried areas where water ponded) 3. Drain pipes are not plugged 4. Drip edges are provided 5. Gravel covers roof well 6. Flashing is well positioned or seated Arizona roofs got hammered by January rains! There are different checklists for different types of roofs, however. If you have a single ply, metal, garden or green, solar or other roof type feel free to call us for a custom checklist. Chandler Compadres Rock The Cause! The Chandler Compadres annual rock-n-roll themed fundraiser was held in November, raising more than $350,000 for causes that provide support for families and kids. The organization was established in 1980 with the sole mission of providing support for East Valley families in need. Over the years the Compadres have donated more than $6 million to valley charities. The Chandler-based Fleming Companies are proud supporters of the Chandler Compadres. 2 Page 2 ROC #280583, ,

3 Total Cost of Ownership Predict Total Cost of Ownership with Exclusive SmartView Energy-Modeling Technology Your construction budget accounts for only 10 percent of your building s overall lifetime costs. That means 90 percent of your total building cost is incurred during operation lighting, heating, cooling and general maintenance. By considering the impact of operating costs before construction, we can help you make smart choices that pay off over the life of the building. SmartView analyzes alternate building designs, allowing you to compare options and make more informed decisions. For the first time, you can see total cost of ownership differences for the full building envelope. So you can make the investment today that will pay off each year of the building s life span. Page 3 ROC #280583, ,

4 Peter Piper Pizza A Client Profile Peter Piper Pizza is a valued client that has initiated significant changes in the past three years. The popular Arizona-based chain with 139 locations in the Southwest U.S. and Mexico was acquired by Chuck E. Cheese s in late 2014, and has undergone a significant brand evolution that includes a revamped restaurant design, new logo and elevated guest experience. A valued Fleming client since 2008, Peter Piper s newest restaurants feature open kitchens, enhanced technology, flexible seating options and an overall updated look. Fleming is proud to partner with the family restaurant to deliver on its great gatherings mission and keep the facilities top notch with scheduled maintenance, repairs and renovations. of Operations for Peter Piper Pizza. We truly value Fleming Complete s focus and dedication to helping us be the best we can be, said Mark Eastham, Director Our guests spend an average of 90 minutes in our restaurants, so the building and facilities have to be immaculate. Fleming is always there when we need them and is proactive in making sure we stay on top of things. We genuinely appreciate Fleming for helping us keep our locations in tip top shape and fun for all ages. Page 4 ROC #280583, ,

5 Getting Your 2016 Repair & Maintenance House in Order Continued from page 1 4. Walk through your parking lot, landscaping and grounds once a month. Look for safety hazards, cracks, oil stains, storm drain debris, standing water and overgrown trees and bushes. Check retaining walls for cracks and spalling (crumbling of stone, masonry, brick). 5. Inspect your interior once a quarter including your basement or crawl space. Look at load bearing masonry walls, wood joists and beams, steel beams, masonry floors, carpets, wood floors, ceramic tiles, interior wall and ceiling finishes, interior doors and windows including trim, kitchen cabinets and counters, appliances and stairs. 6. Inspect your mechanical and electrical equipment once a quarter. For electrical, make sure outlets are not overloaded with too many connected items. Visibly inspect all outlets and exposed wiring, especially aluminum wiring connections. For mechanical, make note of the types, models and ages of the heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. Inspect the furnaces, ducts, registers and radiators (if any). 7. Inspect your plumbing connections and fixtures frequently. Look for active dripping or signs that water has been dripping by visibly inspecting all supply lines to sinks, water fountains, toilets, dishwashers, refrigerators and showers. Make sure that supply line valves are in working order and can easily be turned off and on if needed. Keeping your commercial building or space in tip-top shape is relatively simple but requires effort, just like your car and home maintenance. At Fleming Complete we re committed to this endeavor and we re always happy to share what we know with you. Again, for a comprehensive checklist and maintenance schedule free of charge just click here and download. Fleming offers complete scheduled inspection programs to fit any building or budget. Feel free to call us at (480) or us at info@flemingcomplete.com for a no-charge estimate. Page 5 ROC #280583, ,