Read Roof Plans and Roofing Details

A. Finished-Package Specification

Deliverable set: one document-control confirmation for all roof-related sheets; one roof-scope checklist organized by document control, geometry, deck, underlayment, roofing, flashing, penetrations, ventilation, drainage, accessories, inspection, and warranty; one penetration register identifying type, location, support, flashing detail, trade, and field-verification need; and one RFI-style question list for unresolved roof conditions.

B. Deliverable Schedule (Component Schedule)

Component	Quantity	Source	Required Fields	Preparation / Purpose
Document-control confirmation	1	Roof plan, elevations, sections, structural roof framing, roofing details, specifications	Sheet numbers, revisions, currency status	Establishes which roof documents govern this chapter's interpretation
Roof-scope checklist	1	Roof plan, sections, details, specifications, approved product information	Geometry, deck, underlayment, roofing, flashing, penetrations, ventilation, drainage, accessories, inspection, warranty	Coordinates every roof-scope category into one build-readiness record
Penetration register	1	Roof plan compared with architectural, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and specialty documents	Type, location, support, flashing detail, trade, field-verification need	Confirms every penetration is coordinated and flashed
RFI-style question list	1	Geometry conflicts, missing crickets, drainage ambiguity, uncoordinated penetrations	Reference, issue, impact, required-by date, requested clarification	Routes unresolved roof conditions through the document-control process

C. Source Material Takeoff

• Primary source: the current roof plan, exterior elevations, building sections, structural roof framing information, roofing details, drainage information, specifications, and approved roofing product information for the project.
• Supporting source: the Chapter 1 navigation package, Chapter 5 elevation checklist, Chapter 6 assembly interpretation sheet, and Chapter 7 structural framing checklist.
• Reference tools: one engineer's or architect's scale, one straightedge, and a consistent set of markup colors.
• Recording medium: one document-control log or spreadsheet capable of holding all four deliverable components listed in Section B.

D. Acceptance Standards

Check	Standard
Document currency	Every roof plan, elevation, section, structural, detail, and specification reference used is confirmed current before extraction begins
Geometry completeness	Every ridge, hip, valley, eave, rake, gable, shed, overhang, dormer, and parapet shown on the roof plan is identified and cross-checked against elevations and sections
Drainage continuity	Every roof area's slope direction is traced to a gutter, downspout, or discharge point, and compared against the site drainage plan
Penetration coordination	Every penetration on the roof plan is registered with its governing discipline, support, and flashing detail, or logged as unresolved
Assembly and ventilation accuracy	Roofing material, underlayment, insulation, deck, and ventilation strategy are recorded only as documented in sections, details, and specifications
Flashing traceability	Every applicable eave, rake, valley, ridge, hip, and penetration detail is followed and confirmed to apply to the exact condition it is used for

E. Document Control and Geometry Extraction

1. Confirm current roof plan, elevations, sections, structural roof framing, roofing details, drainage information, specifications, and approved roofing product information. Verify each against the Chapter 1 navigation package before proceeding.
2. Identify roof areas, levels, orientation, material types, and whether the plan is architectural, structural, drainage, or coordinated. Record this classification in the document-control log.
3. Locate ridges, hips, valleys, eaves, rakes, gables, sheds, crickets, saddles, parapets, curbs, and changes in plane. Mark each on the roof-scope checklist under Geometry.
4. Read slope arrows, pitch notes, spot elevations, high points, low points, and drainage direction. Record the slope and direction for every roof area.
5. Compare roof geometry with exterior elevations and building sections. Confirm ridge and eave heights, roof forms, and edge conditions are consistent across all three document types.

F. Drainage and Edge Conditions

1. Identify overhangs, edge conditions, fascia, soffit, gutters, scuppers, drains, and overflow provisions. Record each in the roof-scope checklist under Drainage.
2. Locate downspouts, leaders, conductor heads, splash blocks, underground connections, and discharge references. Trace each downspout from its gutter connection to its discharge point.
3. Compare roof discharge with the site drainage plan. Confirm every discharge point shown on the roof documents is also addressed on the site plan reviewed in Chapter 2.

G. Penetration Registration

1. Locate chimneys, plumbing vents, flues, exhausts, intakes, skylights, hatches, solar equipment, antennas, and other penetrations. Add each to the penetration register with its roof-plan location.
2. Match penetration tags to architectural, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and specialty documents. Confirm each penetration's governing discipline and cross-reference in the register.
3. Identify roof curbs, support frames, blocking, clearances, and structural references. Record the structural support condition for each penetration.
4. Do not relocate a penetration merely to avoid a roof-framing conflict. Log any conflict between a penetration and a framing member on the RFI-style question list instead.

H. Assembly and Ventilation

1. Identify roofing material, underlayment, ice or water membrane, cover board, insulation, vapor control, deck, and attachment references where documented. Record each layer in the roof-scope checklist under Assembly.
2. Trace the roof assembly from interior ceiling or attic through structure to exterior covering using sections and details. Confirm the assembly sequence matches the Chapter 6 assembly interpretation sheet for this roof condition.
3. Identify ventilation at eaves, soffits, ridges, gables, roof decks, or unvented assemblies. Record the ventilation strategy exactly as shown.
4. Confirm the ventilation strategy matches wall and roof sections and is not inferred from generic practice. Cross-check against the Chapter 6 deliverable before recording the strategy as confirmed.

I. Flashing and Detail Verification

1. Locate eave, rake, valley, ridge, hip, step-flashing, headwall, sidewall, chimney, skylight, curb, pipe, and edge-metal details. List each detail reference in the roof-scope checklist under Flashing.
2. Follow each applicable detail and verify material sequence, laps, upturns, counterflashing, sealant, and support references. Confirm the detail matches the exact roof condition it is applied to.
3. Identify conditions where manufacturer standard details or approved submittals supplement project details. Record the source of each supplemental detail used.
4. Identify fastening, adhesion, welding, seaming, priming, temperature, substrate, and warranty references without inventing installation values. Record only values stated in the details, specifications, or manufacturer instructions.
5. Identify roof access, fall-protection, staging, temporary dry-in, weather, and protection requirements shown. Record these under Inspection in the roof-scope checklist.
6. Identify required mockups, samples, substrate inspections, moisture conditions, adhesion tests, flood tests, or manufacturer inspections. Record each as a hold point in the roof-scope checklist.

J. Coordination Review and Checklist Closeout

1. Compare roof penetrations and curbs with framing, trusses, ducts, pipes, conduits, and interior equipment. Confirm every registered penetration has a coordinated structural and MEP reference.
2. Identify conflicts at valleys, crickets, low points, ridge ventilation, gutters, overflows, and adjacent walls. Record each conflict with its exact location and source references.
3. Identify missing slope, unresolved drainage, incomplete flashing, incompatible material transitions, or unclear termination details. Add each unresolved item to the RFI-style question list.
4. Create a roof-scope checklist organized by document control, geometry, deck, underlayment, roofing, flashing, penetrations, ventilation, drainage, accessories, inspection, and warranty. Consolidate all findings from Sections E through I into this single checklist.
5. Attach sheet, section, detail, specification, submittal, and manufacturer references to every critical item. Confirm no checklist row is missing a source reference.
6. Create a penetration register identifying type, location, support, flashing detail, trade, and field-verification need. Finalize the register built in Section G.
7. Prepare RFI-style questions for geometry conflicts, missing crickets, drainage ambiguity, flashing gaps, or uncoordinated penetrations. State the document references, observed issue, field impact, and required-by date for each question.
8. Review the checklist against current architectural, structural, MEP, site, and exterior-envelope information. Confirm consistency with the Chapter 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7 deliverables before closing the chapter.