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Roofing underlayment and flashing checklist

Check the roof before the shingles or panels go on: deck condition and nailing, ice and water shield at eaves and valleys, underlayment laps, drip edge, and every flashing detail: step and counter flashing, pipe boots, valleys, and chimney and wall flashing.

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Roofing: deck, underlayment & flashing

Before shingles / roofing goes on.

JobArea / floorDateChecked by
DeckPASSFAILN/A
Deck condition, damaged sheathing replaced
Nailing per schedule
UnderlaymentPASSFAILN/A
Ice & water shield at eaves / valleys
Underlayment laps
Drip edge
FlashingPASSFAILN/A
Step and counter flashing
Pipe boots / penetrations
Valley flashing
Chimney / wall flashing
Notes
Roofer (QC)NameSignatureDate
GCNameSignatureDate
InspectorNameSignatureDate

Run this checklist free on your phone, with photos and signatures: myBivy for Trades at srene.io. A field checklist, not the code; follow the code and amendments your jurisdiction has adopted.

What gets missed most

  • Damaged sheathing left in place.
  • No ice and water shield in the valleys.
  • Step flashing skipped at a sidewall.
  • Pipe boots not sealed or not lapped correctly.

This is a field checklist, not the code. Your inspector enforces the code and local amendments your jurisdiction has adopted.

Questions trades ask

Why inspect a roof before the shingles go on?

Underlayment and flashing are where leaks start, and they're hidden once the roofing is on.

Where does ice and water shield go?

Commonly at the eaves and valleys and around penetrations. Requirements depend on your climate, local code and the manufacturer.

Who signs off on the roof deck and flashing?

On this checklist: the roofer's QC check, the GC and the inspector.

Can I use this checklist on my phone?

Yes. It's built into myBivy for Trades, free for up to 5 people: Pass, Fail or N/A on each item, notes, photos and readings, signatures on site, and a clean PDF for the GC.

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