Roofing Evaluation

Concrete W-Tile

• Little to no broken tile

• Tile weighing over 9 lbs (I.e. not lightweight)

• No exposed plywood

• No structural/decking concerns noted by site audit

Concrete S-Tile

• Little to no broken tile

• Tile weighing over 9 lbs (I.e. not lightweight)

• No exposed plywood

• No structural/decking concerns noted by site audit

Concrete Flat Tile

• Little to no broken tile

• Tile weighing over 9 lbs (I.e. not lightweight)

• No exposed plywood

• No structural/decking concerns noted by site audit

Paper underneath Concrete W-Tile

• Paper passed “scratch test” & “lift test”, i.e. does not tear or rip when scratched or lifted

• No exposed plywood

Paper underneath Concrete W-Tile

• Paper passed “scratch test” & “lift test”

• Although paper is curled, there is still moisture in the paper that indicates that the roof can be properly flashed

• No exposed plywood

TPO

• Appears to be in good condition

• No bubbling or tearing of material

• No structural/decking concerns noted by site audit

Rolled composition (Good Condition)

• Appears to be in good condition

• No bubbling or tearing of material

• Little to no missing granules

• No structural/decking concerns noted by site audit

Rolled composition (Moderate Condition)

• Although quality is moderate, chem-curbs will keep penetrations water-tight

• No structural/decking concerns noted by site audit

• As long as there are no concerns that penetrations will leak, this will not require waiver or work

Concrete W-Tile (Cracked Tile(s))

• One or multiple cracked tiles is not in itself a reason for roof work or waiver

• Only if the paper underneath does not pass scratch test or otherwise will lead to water infiltration at the roofing Penetrations (as outlined in #2 and #3 below) should a waiver or work be called for

Foam

• Foam roofs are generally installable by Freedom, however there must be proper 1.) drainage, and 2.) structural supports

• For more information and assistance on these types of roofs and their suitability, please reach out to Freedom’s Quality Team

Corrugated/Trapezoidal Metal

• Corrugated/Trapezoidal roofs are generally installable by Freedom, however 1.) there must be proper decking and, 2.) there are additional considerations related to anchoring of safety equipment

• For more information and assistance on these types of roofs and their suitability, please reach out to Freedom’s Quality Team

Composition shingle (Poor Condition)

• Shingle is at or very near the end of its life on the entirety of the roof, which likely will lead to deterioration of the shingles at the penetrations, causing them to leak

• No other structural/decking concerns noted by site audit

• Since the Reviewer does not feel confident that penetrations will be water-tight for 10-years, this requires a roof waiver

Composition shingle (Poor Condition)

• Shingle is at or very near the end of its life on the entirety of the roof, which likely will lead to deterioration of the

• shingles at the penetrations, causing them to leak

• No other structural/decking concerns noted by site audit

• Since the Reviewer does not feel confident that

• penetrations will be water-tight for 10-years, this requires a roof waiver

Composition shingle (New, good material over old, poor)

• The patchwork is, for all intents and purposes, irrelevant in this scenario

• The shingle underneath the patchwork is at or very near the end of its life on the entirety of the roof, which likely will lead to deterioration of the shingles at the penetrations, causing them to leak

• No other structural/decking concerns noted by site audit

• Since the Reviewer does not feel confident that penetrations will be water-tight for 10-years, this requires a roof waiver

Concrete Flat Tile (Bad Paper)

• Paper did not pass scratch test (i.e. tore when scratched, indicating near end of life)

• Freedom’s flashing installation will very likely tear the paper further and increase the risk of water infiltration at the penetrations

• Due to the increased risk of water infiltration at the penetrations due to the quality of the paper, a roof waiver is needed

• There is no indication that the roof is not structurally sound or has no other decking concerns, therefore only needs roof waiver, not roof work

Composition Shingle (Existing Open Penetration(s) or Leak(s))

• The photo shows an open area where water has already likely penetrated the roof 

• If we are installing below or near this roof area, a roof waiver is necessary. If we are not installing below or near this exposed decking, a roof waiver is not necessary

• There is no indication that the roof is not structurally sound or has no other decking concerns, therefore only needs roof waiver, not roof work

• Reminder: roof waivers are not to be used because there are active leaks or open penetrations. ONLY if those active leaks or open penetrations will cause the solar penetrations to leak should a waiver be used

Composition Shingle (Hail Damage)

• Existing hail damage is evident, which increases the risk of water infiltration under the underlayment

• Due to increased potential for existing and future water infiltration, a roof waiver is necessary to void Freedom’s roof penetration warranty

• There is no indication that the roof is not structurally sound or has no other decking concerns, therefore only needs roof waiver, not roof work

Paper underneath tile (Bad paper)

• Paper failed the “lift test” and cracked when lifted, which indicates dryness of paper

• Freedom’s flashing installation will very likely tear the paper and increase the risk of water infiltration at the penetrations

• Due to the increased risk of water infiltration at the penetrations due to the quality of the paper, a roof waiver is needed

• There is no indication that the roof is not structurally sound or has no other decking concerns, therefore only needs roof waiver, not roof work

Composition Shingle (End of Life)

• Large amounts of fiberglass showing with missing shingles

• Current roof quality is so poor that shingles would tear during flashing installation; immediate deterioration around the penetrations would compromise the watershed

• Given that this roof is immediately lending to water infiltration at the penetrations, this requires roof work instead of roof waiver

Wood shake

• Due to damage that would occur during install to the roofing material and the likelihood of future roof  leaks, wood shake roofs are automatic re-roofs

Clay Tile and Lightweight Tile under 9 pounds

• Automatically requires comp-out under the array and backfill of tile once installed

Tar And Gravel

• Due to difficulty in achieving a firm seal on flat Tar and Gravel roofs, Freedom automatically requires a re-roof to rolled composition

Any roof with no decking

• With no decking under the roofing material, there is no way to flash and waterproof the penetrations

• This includes situations where there is comp shingle or Calpac on the roof surface but wood shake as the decking

(bottom photo)

• These situations require decking to be added under the roofing material