Specification Review, Design & QA Oversight
Design Is Intent — Performance Is Proof
A roof system can look flawless on paper yet fail in the field.
Specifications often conflict between drawings, manufacturer requirements, and installation realities — leaving contractors guessing and owners paying for redesigns or repairs later.
At Roofing Analysis & Consulting (RAC), we bridge that gap.
Our Specification Review, Design & QA Oversight service ensures that every detail — from submittal to system warranty — performs to design intent, code, and physics.
Because a line on paper isn’t protection until it’s proven in the field.
The Problem: Good Drawings, Bad Details
Even strong designs fail when field conditions, materials, or expectations shift.
Typical issues include:
- Conflicting manufacturer specifications and code requirements
- Missing transitions or incompatible materials
- Inadequate slope, fastening, or drainage details
- Lack of QA/QC documentation during installation
These errors can trigger warranty disputes, leaks, and long-term performance issues — all preventable with RoofingLogix™ oversight.
Every RAC specification and QA review follows the RoofingLogix™ Methodology, which is built on standards from ASTM, NRCA, SMACNA, ASHRAE, FM Global, and IIBEC.
Our approach integrates design review, field observation, and performance testing into a single continuous process.
We don’t just check boxes—we confirm compliance with measurable evidence.
RoofingLogix™ aligns design intent with constructability, ensuring each component functions as part of a complete, code-compliant envelope system.
Our Process
Step 1 — Design & Specification Review
- Evaluate drawings and written specifications for constructability
- Identify conflicts between manufacturer instructions, NRCA, SMACNA, and code requirements
- Review insulation, vapor control, drainage, and securement details per ASHRAE 90.1 & 160
- Cross-check warranty language and wind uplift criteria with FM Global Data Sheet
Step 2 — Pre-Construction Coordination
- Review submittals and shop drawings
- Conduct pre-installation conferences with contractors and owners
- Validate that chosen materials and methods align with design intent and RoofingLogix™ data models
Step 3 — On-Site QA Oversight
- Periodic inspections at critical installation milestones
- Verification testing (adhesion, fastener torque, substrate moisture)
- Documentation of field adjustments or deviations
- Photographic QA/QC log and compliance report
Deliverables: Designs That Perform
A RAC Specification Review & QA Report provides both preventive and performance value:
Included in every deliverable:
- Design gap summary and risk matrix
- Redlined specification recommendations
- Material compatibility assessment
- Construction observation reports with annotated photos
- Verification data aligned with ASTM, NRCA, SMACNA, ASHRAE, FM Global, IIBEC standards
- Appendices for submittal, warranty, and QA/QC documentation
Who We Support
Architects & Engineers
seeking design validation before bid or warranty.
Contractors
needing QA oversight that prevents callbacks and protects installation integrity.
Owners & Policyholders
wanting assurance that the system they paid for performs to specification.
When RAC is involved, every stakeholder gains confidence — and every system gain accountability.
Call to Clarity
Whether you’re an architect refining a spec, a contractor managing complex installation, or an owner demanding accountability,
RAC ensures that every roof system meets both design intent and performance reality.
Our RoofingLogix™ process connects paper to proof — and design to durability
Because a roof’s strength begins long before the first fastener is driven.