A specification is useful when it answers questions about membrane or panel, insulation, cover board, attachment, seams, flashing and termination. Manufacturer details differ by system and substrate, so the scope must name actual components. We check whether proposed materials connect to retained construction and whether the sequence protects the building. For single-ply roofing, drains, curbs and edges need as much attention as the field. A TPO specification should be weighed against roof needs, not treated as equivalent to PVC or EPDM.