Roofing Testing, Inspection, and Certification

Third-party testing and certification for roofing products and complete roof assemblies, including performance, durability, and code-referenced standards testing.

Intertek provides roofing testing, roofing inspection, and roofing certification services to help manufacturers, contractors, and building professionals verify that roofing systems meet performance, safety, and code requirements. We support the full lifecycle of roofing products through laboratory testing, field evaluation, and certification for roof systems and roofing materials. Intertek roofing testing services help confirm that roofing products, testing data, and roof assemblies meet the performance expectations required for market acceptance.

Intertek's Roofing Testing Capabilities and Applicable Standards

Intertek assesses roofing materials and roof assemblies to confirm durability, safety, and alignment with recognized industry standards. Our roofing performance testing supports product development, roofing system verification, roof assembly testing, and certification for market acceptance.

Intertek's Roofing Testing

Intertek references widely used roofing standards, including:

These standards help manufacturers demonstrate that roofing systems meet documented expectations for performance, reliability, and code compliance.

Intertek roofing testing services also support manufacturers seeking to validate roofing product testing results for certification and regulatory acceptance. Roof system evaluation is essential for confirming overall performance for both new and existing roofing systems.

Roofing Product Testing for Building Product Manufacturers

What Performance Tests Apply to My Roofing Systems?

Intertek conducts roofing system testing to quantify wind uplift resistance, fire performance, impact durability, weathering and aging behavior, water penetration resistance, adhesion strength, and overall roof system performance. These test programs define how roofing materials and complete roof assemblies perform under real‑world conditions and in alignment with building code and industry requirements. Intertek’s roofing product testing and roof assembly testing produce verified data that support certification, code compliance, and market acceptance.

Performance Testing Overview Table

The table below outlines the primary roofing performance tests used to assess environmental exposure, structural behavior, and installation‑related characteristics. Intertek uses these methods to help manufacturers verify product performance, support certification, and demonstrate compliance with recognized industry standards.

Capability	Purpose	What Intertek Evaluates
Wind Uplift Testing	Determines resistance to wind pressures	Securement strength, fastener patterns, attachment integrity
Fire Testing	Validates fire resistance performance	Flame spread, burn through resistance, assembly behavior
Impact Resistance Testing	Assesses durability under physical impact	Hail impact, debris impact, surface damage tolerance
Weathering and Aging	Evaluates long-term environmental performance	UV exposure, thermal cycling, material degradation
Water Penetration Testing	Identifies leak paths and moisture vulnerabilities	Membrane integrity, flashing transitions, drainage performance
Material Performance Testing	Verifies product durability and compliance	Membranes, adhesives, insulation, coatings, fasteners
Adhesion and Bond Strength	Measures attachment reliability	Adhesive performance, substrate compatibility
Roof System Evaluation	Confirms overall assembly performance	System compatibility, installation quality, code alignment

Field Verification and Installation Quality

How Intertek Supports Roofing Installation in the Field

We provide roofing field inspections to verify that roofing systems are installed correctly and in accordance 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 roofing inspections help reduce installation errors and support warranty and compliance documentation.

Certification and Compliance

Intertek Roofing Certification Services

Intertek provides roofing certification to confirm that roofing systems meet 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Intertek tests single-ply membranes, built-up roofing, modified bitumen, metal roofing, and fluid-applied roofing assemblies. These roofing systems are evaluated for durability, performance, and compliance with industry standards.

Intertek testing supports roofing product certification by providing verified performance data for roofing materials and complete roof assemblies. This certified data helps manufacturers demonstrate compliance with applicable codes and certification requirements.

Intertek offers laboratory testing and field testing for roofing systems to evaluate performance under controlled and real-world conditions. This combined approach confirms that roofing products and roof assemblies perform as intended throughout their service life.

Intertek uses recognized industry standards for roofing testing, including ASTM roofing test methods, UL roofing standards, FM Approvals requirements. These standards help ensure that roofing products and roof assemblies meet the required safety, performance, and code-compliance criteria.

Intertek inspects roofing during installation to verify substrate preparation, attachment methods, flashing installation, and overall roof system compliance. These in-progress inspections reduce installation errors and support warranty and project closeout documentation.

Contact Us

For roofing testing, roofing inspection, or roofing certification support, contact Intertek’s Building and Construction team.

Last updated February 2026

Authorship

Authored by: Intertek Building and Construction Technical Team

Reviewed by: Intertek Engineering and Certification Services

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Roofing Testing, Inspection, and Certification

Third-party testing and certification for roofing products and complete roof assemblies, including performance, durability, and code-referenced standards testing.