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Roof Spec, Inc. (RSI) is a national engineering and consulting firm specializing in roof design, observation, administration, and testing. Roof Spec, Inc. services include laboratory analysis, infrared imaging, specification and design services, construction administration, observation services, waterproofing, and expert technical evaluations. Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Roof Spec, Inc. also has an offices in Elmira, New York and Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1986, Roof Spec, Inc. is a privately held corporation. It is a leading expert in commercial and educational facilities, historic roof restoration and preservation. The staff of Roof Spec, Inc. includes Professional Engineers (PEs), Registered Roof Consultants (RRCs), Registered Roof Observers (RROs) and computer design professionals, all with extensive roof consulting experience. Roof Spec was founded in response to: the number of roof systems which were failing due to workmanship the use of inadequate materials in their construction, roofs that were not acheiving their intended design life due to premature deterioration, and roofs which were not meeting the objectives of the building owners. As our name implies, we at RSI are primarily comitted to roof system performance. Our goal is to provide this expertise to our clients to ensure the "FIFTH WALL" of the building succeeds. Our expertise also extends to waterproofing and walls or any part of the building water can penetrate. A number of significant Minnesota restoration projects have been engineered by Roof Spec, Inc. including the Saint Paul Cathedral, the Governor's Ceremonial Mansion, the James J. Hill House and the Basilica of Saint Mary.