Roofing Testing, Inspection, Consulting and Certification

Manufacturers

Testing and evaluation of roofing products and complete assemblies to support performance verification, certification, code compliance and market acceptance.

Architects, Consultants and Construction Teams

Design review, field testing, installation verification and quality assurance observations to help confirm roofing systems are designed and installed as intended.

Building Owners and Facility Teams

Roof condition assessments, investigations, infrared surveys and repair or replacement consulting to help identify problems and support informed decisions about existing roofing systems.

Intertek evaluates roofing materials and complete roof assemblies for performance, durability and alignment with recognized industry standards. Our roofing testing capabilities support product development, system verification, certification and market acceptance.

Intertek references widely used roofing standards and requirements, including:

• ASTM roofing test methods
• UL roofing standards
• FM Approvals requirements

These standards provide recognized methods for evaluating roofing system performance, reliability and compliance.

What Performance Tests Apply to My Roofing System?

Intertek conducts roofing system testing to evaluate wind uplift resistance, fire performance, impact durability, weathering and aging behavior, water penetration resistance, adhesion strength and overall roof system performance.

These testing programs help manufacturers understand how roofing materials and complete roof assemblies perform and provide verified data to support certification, code compliance and market acceptance.

Performance Testing Overview

These are the performance-testing capabilities currently identified on the Roofing Testing, Inspection, and Certification page.

The performance of a roofing system depends on more than the individual products that make up the assembly. Design, installation, interfaces, drainage and existing building conditions can all affect how the roof performs.

Intertek's Building Science specialists provide roofing consulting and field evaluation services for new construction, renovations and existing buildings. Our teams work with building owners, architects, contractors and other project stakeholders to identify potential concerns, evaluate roofing conditions and support practical solutions.

Intertek's roofing consulting capabilities include:

The retiring Roofing Systems Services page currently identifies condition surveys/damage assessments, failure investigation, new and repair/replacement design, design review, QA field observations and manufacturer installation guidelines among its consulting capabilities.  

When a roofing system leaks, deteriorates or no longer performs as expected, understanding the source of the problem is an important step toward determining the appropriate corrective action.

Intertek provides independent roof condition assessments and investigations to help building owners and project teams understand existing conditions and make informed repair or replacement decisions.

Our specialists evaluate roofing systems and their components to identify conditions contributing to water intrusion or system failure. Evaluations can support maintenance planning, repair strategies, replacement design and broader building-envelope investigations.

Condition surveys, damage assessments, failure investigations and repair/replacement design are among the capabilities listed on Intertek's existing Roofing Systems Services page.  

Field testing can provide valuable information about roofing installation, condition and performance. Intertek's capabilities span new construction and existing roofing systems.

Services can include:

The existing pages identify wind uplift, electronic leak detection, air leakage and infrared imaging as Roofing Systems field-testing services, while the main roofing page additionally identifies substrate, fastener, adhesive, flashing, drainage and infrared moisture evaluation.  

Helping Verify Roofing Installation in the Field

Intertek provides roofing field inspections to evaluate roofing systems during installation and verify alignment with approved details.

Field evaluations may include:

• Substrate condition assessments
• Fastener and attachment verification
• Adhesive application checks
• Flashing and termination inspections
• Drainage and slope confirmation
• Infrared moisture surveys

These inspections can help identify installation issues and support warranty and compliance documentation.

Intertek provides roofing certification services to support manufacturers seeking to demonstrate that roofing systems meet applicable performance, safety and code requirements.

Certification services include reviewing roofing system components, verifying installation practices, confirming roofing performance testing and issuing compliance documentation for project closeout.

Intertek certification marks help manufacturers demonstrate verified roofing system performance, document compliance with applicable standards and communicate that their products have undergone independent third-party testing.

Roofing performance extends from individual materials and components to the design, installation and performance of the complete roofing system.

Intertek brings together product testing, certification and Building Science expertise to support roofing systems across their lifecycle.

Test. Certify. Design. Inspect. Investigate.

From roofing materials and assemblies in the laboratory to installed roofing systems in the field, Intertek provides independent expertise to help manufacturers, owners and project teams better understand performance, manage risk and make informed decisions.

Talk to a Roofing Expert

Whether you need roofing product testing and certification, design and construction support, field evaluation or help investigating an existing roofing issue, connect with Intertek's Building & Construction team to discuss your project.