Roof Observation & Quality Assurance — US Army, New Orleans

Project Overview

• Location: New Orleans, LA
• Building Type: US Army Facility
• Size: 40,000 SF
• Duration: December 2022
• Project: Metal Roof Tear-Off & Re-Insulation (4 Buildings)
• Our Role: Registered Roof Observer (RRO)

RRO Scope & Responsibilities

As the Registered Roof Observer on this US Army metal roof replacement, Rhino Roofing LLC provided independent, on-site quality assurance — verifying that the installing contractor's work met federal specifications at every stage across all four buildings. Our role was oversight and documentation, not installation.

What our RRO role covered

• Attended the pre-construction meeting and reviewed technical submittals and shop drawings for spec compliance
• Inventoried on-site materials against the contract specifications before installation
• Filed daily and weekly observation reports documenting weather, crew, work performed, and squares completed
• Photographed every phase of the work — tear-off, deck prep, insulation, membrane, flashing, and sheet metal
• Performed continuous quality-control review and flagged deficiencies to the contracting officer for correction
• Delivered a close-out summary report with warranty documentation

Result

• Federal Spec Compliance: Documented that the installing contractor's work met US Army specifications across all four buildings.
• Daily Documentation: Complete written and photographic record of every phase of the 40,000 SF project.
• Independent Oversight: Government-recognized RRO protecting the owner's investment.