Roofing daily report template
Roofing is the trade most controlled by the weather, and the record of what was dried in each night matters when a leak shows up. A roofing daily report should cover area installed, deck condition, weather limits and what was left watertight at the end of the day.
Who fills it out
Roofing foreman, reviewed by the roofing project manager and the general contractor's superintendent.
Every report covers
- Date, project, location and report author
- Weather (morning and afternoon) and its impact on work
- Manpower and hours by company and role
- Work completed by area or location
- Delays, issues and hours lost
- Deliveries and equipment on site
- Inspections and visitors
- Safety notes (safety meeting held, incidents, near misses)
- Photos with captions
- Foreman sign-off
Roofing fields to add
| Field | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Area installed (squares) by roof section | Progress and billing by section. |
| System and layers installed | Insulation, cover board, membrane or shingles by section, matching the approved system. |
| Deck condition before cover | Wet, damaged or uneven deck noted with photos before it is covered. |
| Tear-off and dry-in status | On reroofs, what was open and what was watertight at day's end. |
| Weather readings | Temperature, wind and precipitation, especially when they hit product or safety limits. |
| Flashing and penetrations | Curbs, drains and penetrations completed and who installed the equipment. |
| Manufacturer or warranty inspections | Visits, findings and corrections for warranty eligibility. |
Inspections and tests to log
- Deck inspection before roofing
- Manufacturer inspections for warranty
- Flood or electronic leak testing where specified
- Building department inspection for reroofs where required
Weather
Record temperature at start and through the day when adhesives or membranes have minimum application temperatures, wind speed for safety and material handling, and any rain. Note the night seal or temporary protection left in place.
Disputes this record helps settle
- Leaks into the building and whether the roof was dried in
- Wet deck or insulation covered by others' schedule pressure
- Penetrations added after the roof was installed
- Weather days and schedule extensions
Sample entry
Sample entry (illustrative, not a real project)
SAMPLE ENTRY (illustrative). Crew of 7, 8 hours. Roof area B: 18 squares of insulation and cover board, 14 squares membrane. Deck at B northeast had standing water at 7 AM, squeegeed and dried before cover, photo attached. Temp 48F at start, 57F by noon. Night seal installed at end of membrane, area B watertight. Two new curbs from HVAC still unflashed, waiting on unit set.
Or text it in
7 guys 8 hrs. Area B 18 sq insulation and board, 14 sq membrane. Water on deck NE corner at 7, dried before cover, pic. 48 at start. Night seal in, B is watertight. 2 HVAC curbs still not flashed, waiting on units.
Superintendents and foremen text their day and Cascade Technology turns it into the daily report. Subcontractor access is free.
Print it
A blank one-page roofing daily report with every field above. Free, no email needed. For the full PDF and Excel version, get the free daily report template.
Frequently asked questions
Why record a night seal or dry-in on the daily report?
If water gets in overnight, the record of what was left watertight, with a photo, decides whether the roof or something else caused the leak.
What weather details matter for roofing?
Temperature at application, wind, and precipitation. Many roofing products have temperature limits, and wind affects both safety and material handling.