7315 Huntertown Crescent NW, Calgary, AB T2K 4K1, Canada
Inspection Address
7315 Huntertown Crescent NW, Calgary, AB T2K 4K1, Canada
Inspection By
Chris McAllister
Inspection Date
April 6, 2026 at 8:06:55 p.m.
Existing Roof System
Describe the type and conditions of the various membranes types on the roof
Current system is a low sloped residential roof. Has gravel BUR system on it. Condition is coming to the end cycle of the roofs life. Some soft spots of decking. Some visible lines in the BUR. small sharp gravel, roof estimated to be 20-25 yrs old. good amount of gravel, but wrong type. Soft spots but no full bowing. vents have been re caulked / taped before- reference pictures. Wrong type of vents. sloped vents on low sloped roofs can cause issues.
Interior Condition, Leaks, Insulation, Roof Deck Type
Collect pictures to help depict the issues presenting on the interior of the building, if accessible collect images of any below deck insulation and the roof deck type.
No access to inside, no visible soffit and facia. wood underside that has extreme ice daming. no interior leaks just exterior leaks. Reference pictures. Client wants icecles to not build and all water to go into gutters. On roof- drip edge was installed OVER BUR so system was never installed correctly. Said that was a repair done by a handyman sometime ago- to stop the ice damning problem. never worked of course because water builds and runs under metal riding the wall down and under the wood to drip out and cause iceicles
Attic/Crawl Space Inspection
Check vent/insul/deck/struct/plumb/wire/pests/moisture. Note damage, leaks, ventilation, & insulation. Photo any issues
not available
Exterior Roof Inspection
Exterior roof inspections assess the visible condition, including damaged shingles/tiles, leaks, flashing, and gutters. Flat roofs require close membrane scrutiny: blisters, cracks, seams, and ponding areas. Check for rot, mold, structural issues, ventilation, and chimney condition. Document findings with photos, noting membrane type and condition. Prioritize safety and thoroughness.
If I had to guess roof has maybe five years left. No current leaks inside is a good thing, but one bad snowfall won't melt fast enough and weight of roof will slowly beat up the soft wood areas, the water needs to build higher than the drip edge to escape, but seems to continue run behind drip edge that's nailed... and ride the wall down.
Exterior Roof Materials
Meticulous documentation of the existing roofing system is essential. For color, capture well-lit photos from various angles, noting manufacturer and color names. If unknown, compare physical samples to color charts under natural light. A cut test requires careful removal of a small section, noting material layers, thickness, and degradation. Photograph the cut and surrounding area, recording markings. Additionally, document insulation type (fiberglass, foam, etc.) and thickness. Record fiberboard composition and condition (water damage, delamination). Specify the vapor barrier type (polyethylene, kraft paper) and condition (tears, punctures). During the cut test, examine underlayment and roof deck type (plywood, OSB, etc.). Ensure thorough documentation of all materials for accurate matching and assessment.
drip edge was installed over BUR. Then nailed and screwed into perimeter. Then someone used a lot of mastic to try to seal all of it. Water needs to build quite high to go over drip edge, just to run down the wall regardless. whoever installed drip edge cut some slits to try to mitigate the water (Assuming attempt at open scupper) but didn't cut them deep enough/ install drip edge low enough. some sort of blue skin used under drip edge that's nailed in. My and Andres recommendations: re roof entirely, assess any wood rot, install drip edge correctly under the membrane, and instal flat roofing vents not sloped roofing vents. If re roof is out of budget, sweep back gravel, remove entire perimeter of buildings drip edge, spud three feet on all perimeter, install drip edge properly, torch a roll down (estimated 3-4rolls per side), mastic edge, push back gravel. if that's out of budget, and since we don't just throw mastic at things, we think at minimum, to install atleast one scupper per side( recommend 3 per side) and that would be with no guarantee it stops the ice damning problem she's currently having
