Seth R. Tanner, RRC, RRO

Background

Mr. Tanner has assessed the condition of hundreds of low and steep sloped roofs for condition and life expectancy, hail and wind damage, and construction defects. Mr. Tanner has assessed and tested the installation of numerous storefront, curtainwall, and wall cladding systems. He has worked closely with property owners, insurance carriers, attorneys, contractors, designers, and engineering professionals.

Mr. Tanner has extensive experience in the commercial roofing industry; including assessment, classification, and prioritization of projects comprised of approximately 30,000,000 square feet of roofing. He has participated in many roof construction projects from project concept through construction completion and is an expert in construction specifications for field compliance evaluation. He has composed specifications and ensured that repair and replacement projects were constructed to the highest of State Department, Department of Energy, municipality, hospital system, and school district standards.  

Mr. Tanner is also a specialist in testing of building envelope components. He is a certified Level 1 Infrared Thermographer and a licensed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operator. The UAV is utilized to assist Forenix’s clients with aerial drone evaluations of sites where traditional access is difficult or impossible.  

What is your most interesting project or accomplishment?

The most interesting projects I have worked on during my career in building enclosures were the evaluation and repair designs of the U.S. Consulates in Toronto and Quebec City, Canada. 

What do you love about your job?

I love the ability to facilitate resolutions to complex and highly sensitive problems while interacting with designers, contractors, building owners, and other business professionals.

Why did you follow your career path?

Building Enclosures piques my interest daily. Changes within the industry and the multitude of cladding and roofing systems present provide endless opportunities for professional growth.

What are your interests outside of work?

Hunting with my kids. Camping with the family. Fishing for what’s biting. Spending time with my wonderful wife.

Who or what motivates you?

I find motivation in discovering the solution for, or cause of, the problems presented to me.  I am also motivated by providing for my family, both as an example of how to carry yourself and financially.

Who/what do you love to work with?

I love challenging water intrusion issues that others have tried to solve with no resolution.

Favorite Quotes:

“Happiness is not by chance, but by choice.”

Years of Experience:

I have been working in the Building Enclosure industry since 2011, with experience from concept design through project completion. 

Awards, associations, organizations, etc.:

International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) Consultant Member, Registered Roofing Consultant, Registered Roofing Observer