Class 1 of 4 — Roof Planning & Procurement

Purpose:
Ensure roofing materials, flashings, design specs, and subcontractor coordination are fully planned before any installation begins.

Key Responsibilities

• Review full roof plan: slopes, seams, penetrations, transitions

• Confirm correct material type for each roof area
  (shingle, metal, membrane, flat roofing)

• Establish documentation trail for contractor selection & pricing

Action Items

• ✅ Add Scupper + Window/Door Pans (Fast Flash) to material list

• ✅ Confirm underlayment type → fire rating → ventilation requirements

• ✅ Perform cost comparison with two supply houses

• ✅ Enter quotes + vendor contacts into Bid Tracker

• ✅ Confirm warranty details and required installation methods

• ✅ Upload pre-roof inspection photos of sheathing & penetrations

Class 2 of 4 — Ordering & Delivery Coordination

Purpose:
Make sure logistics, timing, and site access are 100% aligned for a smooth roofing start.

Key Responsibilities

• Guarantee precise scheduling to avoid weather delays

• Confirm rooftop load-in plan to prevent re-handling

• Ensure field team can quickly replace missing items

Action Items

• ✅ Confirm lead times for special materials (metal, membranes, caps)

• ✅ Mark staging zones for pallets — protect landscaping & siding

• ✅ Document receipts → update material records

• ✅ Verify roof loading plan with crane or boom truck

• ✅ Add weather contingency: tarps, plastic, tie-downs

• ✅ Notify neighbors if street access or parking will be blocked

Class 3 of 4 — One-Week-Out Coordination

Purpose:
Ensure schedules, inspections, and readiness are locked before mobilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure inspection approvals before covering structure

• Confirm jobsite is safe and fully accessible

• Update stakeholders about start timing

Action Items

• ✅ Confirm plywood nailing inspection status (if required)

• ✅ Validate roof penetrations: vents, exhausts, skylight curbs

• ✅ Confirm fall-protection system is planned (OSHA compliance)

• ✅ Check storage for metal trims to prevent bending or dents

• ✅ Add dried-in checklist to Detail Page for roofers

• ✅ Communicate a “weather-watch” plan with crew leader

PM Prompt:

“Is every penetration properly flashed in the Detail Page before roofing covers it?”

Class 4 of 4 — Roofing Execution, QA, and Protection

Purpose:
Ensure correct installation methods, full documentation, and post-construction protection.

Day-of Responsibilities

• ✅ Walk roof with installer → verify all materials & flashing locations

• ✅ Document deck condition before covering

• ✅ Reinforce schedule milestones — no slipping timelines

• ✅ Monitor transitions: wall-to-roof, chimneys, skylights, valleys

• ✅ Record fastener patterns + flashing details for warranty compliance

Close-Out Responsibilities

• ✅ Complete a blue tape roof inspection

• ✅ Inspect attic and interior ceilings for leaks after first rain

• ✅ Verify all holes, fasteners, and metal trims are sealed

• ✅ Confirm manufacturer warranty registration

• ✅ Photo-document every flashing and upload to project manual

• ✅ Schedule follow-up check at 30 days

• ✅ Update project budget and provide office confirmation

Protection Reminder:

Roofing is only valuable if it stays waterproof →
Protect penetrations immediately, not later.

Thank you for completing this Session!

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