GEORGE M. CRIEL, FRCI, CRC

Certified Roof Consultant

George M. Criel, President of CRC Roof Consultants, specializes in the specification and design of commercial roof systems. For 30 years, CRC Roof Consultants has offered unbiased roofing design, repair planning, quality observance, legal testimony and general roof management services.

AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

• Joined the Institute of Roofing and Waterproofing Consultants International (IRWC) in 1980.
• Became a Certified Roof Consultant in 1986, Certificate #011C.
• Joined Roof Consultants Institute (RCI) in 1998 and became a Registered Roof Consultant, Registration #220.
• Charter Member of Chicago Area Chapter of Roof Consultants Institute (CAC-RCI).
• The American Institute of Architects and Foundation (AIA/AAF) in 2000.
• American Standard Testing material (ASTM) - on D8 committee for Roofing and Waterproofing in 1979.
• The Construction and Specifications Institute (CSI) Washington, D.C. - local chapter in 1979.

CREDITS

• Awarded a Fellowship in recognition of outstanding and exemplary service to the Roofing Industry (I.R.W.C.)
• Awarded a Fellowship of the Institute Award in 2002 from the Roofing Consultants Institute (RCI)
• Past editor of Roofing Consultants Technical Newsletter
• Instructor of roofing technology for architects and engineers at Wright College in Chicago
• Written numerous articles for technical magazines

LITIGATION

• Arbitrator in Circuit Court cases
• Expert witness

CERTIFICATIONS

• Received Certification in the Selection, Design, and Application of Built-up Roofing and Single Ply Roofing - from the Department of Engineering and Professional Development, at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, in 1975
• Received Certification in Specifications and Maintenance in Membrane Roofing Systems - from the Roofing Industry Educational Institute in Design at Denver, Colorado
• Registration: Registered Roof Consultant in 1998

EDUCATION

• Successfully completed courses presented by the Roofing Industry Education Institute including:
• Roof Top Quality Assurance
• Roof Inspection
• Diagnosis and Repair
• Energy Efficient Roof Design


• Attended the following roofing manufacturers' courses:
• Carlisle Tire and Rubber Company
• Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation
• GenFlex Roofing Systems
• John Manville's Better Understanding of Roofing Systems Institute

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

• Inspections and surveys of existing roofs
• Analysis and development of written specifications for roof repair and replacement
• Inspection of roofing applications to ensure conformance with specifications and good roofing practices

We Solve Roof Problems!

Contact Us: cenroof@voyager.net