Inspection Checklist

General:

  • Make sure there are no leaks
  • Inspect and repair done by other trades
  • Make sure all debris, fasteners, etc have been removed from the roof
  • Clean up spilled adhesive, primer or sealant by scrubbing with soapy water or membrane cleaner
  • Make sure that the roof is temporarily closed prior to leaving the site.

Membrane Installation:

  • Appropriate fasteners and plates were used for insulation attachment
  • Correct fastening of the substrate
  • No gaps in insulation greater than 5mm
  • No wrinkles in the membrane

Joining EPDM with Cover Tape:

  • No wrinkles in the joint
  • Distance between the edges of the two panels is less than 10mm
  • Primer is correctly applied
  • Overlap between Cover Tape is between 5mm and 25mm

Flashing Upstands:

  • No bridging at angle change
  • RubberCover EPDM membrane is correctly adhered
  • Minimum 50mm overlap of the EPDM strip onto field membrane

Corners:

Internal Corners:

  • Pig-ear is closed properly
  • No bridging

External Corners:

  • Corners are not popped open
  • There are no fish-mouths
  • There is no bridging of the Corner flashing in the angle change
  • Corner flashing is not overstretched, punctured or cut

Pipe Boots:

  • Boot is cut to correct size for the pipe
  • Cover Tape is placed on top of Pipe flashing
  • Clamping ring is straight and firmly closed
  • High-grade sealant extends past upper edge of Pipe boot