VERT / GREEN
Observe, document and maintain without altering the system.
RenoAtlas · Ma maison / My Home
Parapet and coping: water, flashing and membrane
Treat a wall rising above the roof as a complete junction: coping, slope, drip, through-wall flashing, membrane and air barrier.
V47 · sources checked 2026-08-23
JAUNE / YELLOW
Measure and diagnose before closing or repairing.
ROUGE / RED
Stop DIY when structure, water, fire or heavy plumbing is involved.
Triage
What the professional checks
The specialist checks membrane/air-barrier continuity, coping slope, flashing, joints, movement, drainage and freeze damage.
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