Thursday night. Storm hits. 8 units flooded from ceiling. $94,000 in damage by morning. One $35 flashing showed lifted edges for months. Nobody logged it. Most roof failures are preventable with systematic scrap workflows. Start free with OxMaint CMMS.
78%
Roof leaks from missed scraps
12x
Emergency vs planned repair costs
89%
Roof damage is preventable
$71K
Avg interior water damage claim
Stop Roof EmergenciesCut water intrusion incidents by 89% with systematic scrap tracking.
Scraps are small observations that signal bigger problems. A lifted shingle. Cracked caulk. Ponding water. Teams that capture and act on scraps prevent 89% of catastrophic failures. Teams that ignore them face flooded buildings.
Flashing & Seals45%
Membrane & Shingles35%
Drainage Issues20%
The Six Scrap Categories
Every roof warning falls into one of six categories. Train your team to spot and log these patterns.
Flashing Scraps
Lifted edges, rust spots, separated seams
Membrane Scraps
Blisters, punctures, seam gaps, ponding
Shingle Scraps
Curling, missing tabs, granule loss, cracks
Drainage Scraps
Clogged drains, slow flow, debris buildup
Penetration Scraps
Vent boots cracked, pipe collars failing
Structural Scraps
Sagging areas, soft spots, deck rot signs
5-Minute Scrap Capture Workflow
Every technician follows this protocol. No observation gets lost. Every scrap becomes actionable data. Schedule a demo to see mobile scrap capture in action.
1
Observe Anomaly
Crack, lift, stain, ponding
2
Classify Scrap Type
Which category does it fit?
Critical Scraps
ALog immediately in CMMS
BPhoto/video evidence
CAlert supervisor now
DTemp patch if possible
Standard Scraps
ALog in CMMS same day
BAdd location & photos
CRate severity 1-5
DAdd to next PM cycle
3
Work Order Created
Auto-generated from scrap
4
Verify & Close
Repair completed, scrap resolved
Capture Scraps in SecondsMobile app lets technicians log observations from anywhere on the roof.
Anything different from normal. Lifted flashing edge, cracked caulk, small blister, debris in drain. If you notice it, log it. 89% of major leaks showed warning scraps weeks before.
How do scraps become work orders
CMMS auto-routes scraps based on severity and weather forecast. Critical scraps before storms trigger immediate alerts. Standard scraps join PM schedules.
Why not just do annual roof inspections
Annual inspections catch 25% of issues. Scrap workflows catch the other 75% that develop between inspections. Together they prevent nearly all emergencies.
How long does scrap logging take
Under 60 seconds on mobile. Photo, category, severity, location on roof diagram. That minute saves tens of thousands in water damage.
Can HVAC techs log roof scraps
Yes. Anyone on the roof can log scraps. Mobile app requires no roofing expertise. Tap, photo, submit. Roofing contractors review and prioritize.
