Exit Inspection-HPH Water Management: Roof

Roof felt is installed prior to installing the step and kick-out flashing.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

Step and kick-out flashing is installed at all roof-wall intersections to protect walls from water intrusion.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

If metal, the flashing should be made of galvanized steel at least 0.019-inches thick (IRC 2015).

Corrosion-resistant flashing pieces are installed in overlapped shingle fashion.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

When installing metal or rubber membrane roofs, use continuous flashing rather than pieces of step flashing.

The step flashing extends at least 4 inches up the wall from the roof deck and at least four inches out along the roof deck (IRC 2015).

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

The flashing is integrated with the drainage plane at the roof-wall intersection (for example, house wrap overlaps the flashing).

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

The house siding is installed over the step flashing, with the house siding ending at least one inch above the roof surface.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

Shingles are installed over the portion of step flashing on the roof.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

Kick-out flashing is installed at the end of a roof-wall intersection to divert water away from the wall and into gutters.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

The kick-out flashing is large enough to handle expected storm water flows.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

►Kick-Out Flashing

Boot/Collar Flashing

Boot or collar flashing is installed at all roof penetrations to protect roofs from leaks.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

Boot or collar flashings properly integrate with roof membranes and shingles above and below the roof penetration.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

Water Moisture Issues Resource Guide

Gutters and Downspouts

Gutters and downspouts are installed to direct rainwater down and away from the home, reducing the chances of saturating the soil around the foundation.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

The gutters and downspouts are adequately sized for expected water flow.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

Gutters and downspouts empty to lateral piping that deposits on sloping final grade ≥ 5 ft. from foundation.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

OR, gutters and downspouts empty to lateral piping that deposits to underground catchment system ≥ 10 ft. from foundation.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

OR, a rainwater harvesting system that includes a drainage system to handle overflow is installed.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

OR, a grade-level rock bed is constructed with a waterproof liner and drain pipe to collect water that drains from the roof.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

ENERGY STAR® does not require gutters for homes that have a slab-on-grade foundation or are in a dry climate. (See the Compliance Tab for other ENERGY STAR® exceptions.)

For structures without gutters, protection from water splash damage is accomplished in one of the following ways:

The foundation walls are extended at least 16 in. above final grade. A drip line is installed horizontally 16 in. away from the edge of the foundation wall. A well-sealed continuous drainage plane that extends at least 16 in. above the final grade is installed using cladding material that can tolerate regular wetting (e.g., brick veneer or stone cladding with self-adhering moisture control membrane). NA

Water Away From Foundation

Gutters/Downspouts Resource Guide

Roof Deck Valleys and Penetrations Sealed

A self-sealing membrane is installed in roof valleys and around penetrations to minimize the possibility of roof leaks.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

In valleys, this layer is installed directly on the roof sheathing surface beneath the roofing felt.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

IRC requirements for roof valley flashing vary by roofing material type, see the IRC 2009, 2012, or 2015 for specific requirements.

All roof penetrations are properly sealed to minimize roof leaks.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

The membrane installed at roof penetrations is integrated with the weather-resistant underlayment of the roof.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

Around penetrations such as pipes or vents, install one piece to surround the pipe from the down-slope side of the pipe, then install the upslope piece to overlap the upper edge of the down-slope side. This membrane is then integrated with the weather-resistant barrier.

Seal Roof Penetrations

►Roof Assembly Flashing

►Flat Roof Penetrations

Roof Penetrations Resource Guide

Roof Eaves Sealed With Self-Adhering Membrane In Cold Climate

In Climate Zones 5 and higher, self-sealing bituminous membrane or equivalent is installed over sheathing to prevent the formation of ice dams.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

The membrane material used is a self-sealing bituminous membrane with a peel-and-stick adhesive backing or a similar product.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

On roofs with a slope that is less than 8/12, the membrane is installed from the eaves to at least two feet in from the plane of the wall (Minimum = overhang + 24").

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

On roofs with a slope that is equal to or greater than 8/12, the membrane is installed from the eaves to at least three feet in from the plane of the wall (Minimum = overhang + 36").

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

The lower edge of the membrane covers the top edge of the metal drip edge.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

ENERGY STAR® Checklist

WATER MANAGEMENT: ROOF ASSEMBLY

►Water Moisture Issues

Kick-Out Flashing

►Kick-Out Flashing

Water Moisture Issues Resource Guide

Water Away From Foundation

Gutters/Downspouts Resource Guide

Seal Roof Penetrations

►Roof Assembly Flashing

►Flat Roof Penetrations

Roof Penetrations Resource Guide

IECC Climate Zones

Sealing Roof Eaves

►Sealing Roof Eaves

Sealing Roof Eaves Resource Guide