Forensic Roof & Building Envelope Inspections
When Everyone Has an Opinion, You Need Evidence
When a roof fails, confusion spreads faster than moisture migration.
The contractor blames age. The adjuster blames wear and tear. The engineer calls it “cosmetic.”
Meanwhile, moisture continues to move through insulation, decking, and wall cavities — affecting ceilings, drywall, insulation, and indoor air quality in ways invisible from the surface.
At Roofing Analysis & Consulting (RAC), we don’t speculate. We measure.
Our investigations identify the cause, scope, and mechanism of failure using building-science principles defined by ASTM, NRCA, SMACNA, ASHRAE, FM Global, IIBEC, and IICRC S500/S520.
Because what’s invisible still matters — and we prove it scientifically.
The Problem: Misdiagnosis Leads to Mismanagement
Most roof or envelope failures are mischaracterized long before they’re repaired.
A single misdiagnosis can trigger:
- Denied or underpaid insurance claims
- Premature replacement or incomplete repairs
- Hidden microbial contamination and air-quality issues
- Extended disputes among owners, contractors, and carriers
Uncertainty wastes time, money, and credibility.
RAC’s mission is to remove uncertainty through forensic precision and evidence-based reporting.
The RoofingLogix™ Methodology: Science Before Summary
Every RAC investigation follows a building-science protocol supported by the industry’s leading technical authorities — ASTM International, NRCA, SMACNA, ASHRAE, FM Global, IIBEC, and IICRC.
This methodology forms the foundation of RoofingLogix™, RAC’s proprietary system for forensic roof and building envelope diagnostics.
RoofingLogix™ transforms subjective inspection into objective, data-driven clarity by integrating field data, environmental metrics, and material testing to determine the true mechanism of failure — not just the symptoms.
Where most inspections stop at observation, RoofingLogix™ continues to validation — correlating site data with known physical laws governing airflow, vapor diffusion, heat transfer, and structural performance.
The result is a report that doesn’t just tell a story — it proves one.
Our Process
Step 1 — Field Data Collection
- Comprehensive photographic and narrative documentation
- Non-destructive testing: infrared thermography, impedance scanning, hygrometer readings, and surface moisture mapping
- Destructive verification: core sampling, adhesion pull testing, fastener withdrawal analysis
- Deck and substrate integrity evaluations
- Interior correlation per IICRC S500/S520: ceiling, drywall, and insulation moisture verification
Step 2 — Standards-Based Analysis
- Comparison of findings to:
- ASTM D7053, E1186, D6119, E779, D4541
- NRCA Roofing Manual and Technical Bulletins
- SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual for edge metals, coping, and flashing
- ASHRAE 90.1 & 160 for thermal bridging and condensation control
- FM Global Data Sheets 1-28 and 1-29 for wind-uplift and securement
- IIBEC Forensic Protocols for documentation and causation
- IICRC S500/S520 for water-damage and microbial remediation assessment
Step 3 — Reporting & Correlation
- Clear summary of failure mechanisms and contributing factors
- Code and standard citations for each deficiency
- Corrective recommendations grounded in measurable data
- Reports formatted for submission within insurance, construction, and legal frameworks
Deliverables: Clarity You Can Stand On
A RAC Forensic Report is a defensible technical record — not an opinion.
It provides the clarity required to move projects forward with confidence.
Included in every report:
- Executive summary with mechanism-of-failure narrative
- Thermal and moisture mapping with annotated imagery
- Core and sample logs with quantitative readings
- Photographic index and standard references
- Recommendations aligned with ASTM, NRCA, SMACNA, ASHRAE, FM Global, IIBEC, and IICRC
- Appendices ready for inclusion in claim files, expert testimony, or QA/QC submittals
Every RAC deliverable is engineered to withstand peer review and cross-examination.
When you stand on RAC’s data, you stand on evidence.
Trusted Across Construction, Insurance, and Legal Disciplines
RAC’s analyses have resolved disputes, substantiated coverage, and verified compliance for commercial, institutional, and residential projects nationwide.
Architects and engineers
confirming design performance
Attorneys and insurers
evaluating causation and coverage
Owners and contractors
seeking definitive, unbiased findings
The RAC seal signifies that each conclusion has been tested, verified, and proven — the hallmark of RoofingLogix™ discipline.
Call to Clarity
Whether you need proof of damage, confirmation of design, or peace in a dispute
RAC delivers evidence that stands on its own. Because once the facts are measured, the path forward is clear.