ifwla - Warehousing and Logistics International

Rooflifters Advertorial 49Roofliftersa competitive advantageDuring these turbulent economic conditionsmany logistics, warehousing, anddistribution companies must seek waysto achieve a competitive advantage. But toooften that goal is hampered by a facility thatlimits their ability to do so. This is generallydue to low clear height, a common feature inolder facilities where usable cubic space isscarce.The ability to expand through additions, new construction,and the costs related to acquire and developmentnew land has made it difficult for many businessesto do so. Yet, the ability to uniquely transforman older building with low clear height exists, and ata fraction of the cost.By raising the entire existing roof, or a portion of it,buildings can be effectively modernized into valuableand functional facilities.ROOFLIFTERS, a company that specializes in thistype of renovation/rehabilitation, has been providinga cost effective solution a problem that many in thewarehousing industry have faced. An entire roof,including lighting, electrical, and mechanical systemscan be raised to double or triple the cubic space in abuilding. In doing so, a building gains increasedcapacity, efficiency, and property value. This processcan also be started and completed far quicker thantraditional methods that achieve the same result.With industry trends moving towards taller warehousespace many older buildings under a 24' areconsidered outdated. With modern high-reach forklifts,and improved lighting and sprinkler options,businesses are now looking at 32' and higher as thenew clear-height standard. According to theROOFLIFTERS website (www.rooflifters.com) there area number of significant benefits and advantages ofraising a roof.• Maximize cubic space. Convert buildings withinsufficient ceiling heights into modern high-outputfacilities.• Remain at your current facility. No need forrelocation.• Faster when compared to other reconstructionmethods that add cubic space.• Eliminate the need for additional real estate.• Reduce development and construction costs.• Utilize the existing roof structure. Limitingenvironmental impact.• Improve marketability of existing industrialbuildings.Many building owners are using this process toimprove their own operations. However, some aredoing so to either retain a tenant or acquire a newlong term tenant. By raising their building’s existingroof owners are not only improving their competiveness,they are also increasing the value and marketabilityof one of their most valued assets.www.warehousinglogisticsinternational.comIssue No.3