Infrared Roof Moisture Inspection

Moisture meter testing using flir and tramex moisture meters.

Infrared roof moisture inspection. An infrared roof moisture inspection or survey is a nondestructive diagnostic testing tool as it shows thermal differences in the buildings roof to identify sub surface water which has leaked under the roof. Thermal imaging has been used since the 1970s to help determine if your facility needs a total roof replacement or if your facility roof can be repaired in the damaged areas. Extend the life of the roof. Benefits of an infrared roof survey.

The infrared image pinpoints the extent of moisture damage and wet insulation within the roof. If moisture laden roofs are left in disrepair the metal decking components rust the concrete deck absorbs water and the wood deck rots. We also capture obliques from every side and corner of the building to ensure you can review every angle of the roof from the images captures. Detect moisture in insulation quickly.

Infrared roof surveys are the ideal tool for detecting moisture intrusion and then guiding repair efforts to only those areas which need it minimizing costs and maximizing serviceable life of the roof. Proactive annual or semi annual flat roof infrared surveys are a tremendous predictive cost savings tool for building owners and operators. Infrared roof inspection for new york state capitol district and central new york. Infrared aerial roof moisture surveys inspection we help building owners and managers detect and document trapped moisture in flat or low slope insulated roof systems by performing aerial infrared scans across new jersey new york and throughout the united states.

Our inspection teams precisely mark out the damaged areas on the roof surface so you can save tens even hundreds of thousands of dollars in unnecessary repairs or replacement. Ir scans are non destructive. Infrared roof inspectors a division of buildingtech inspection services llc offers infrared roof inspections and infrared roof moisture survey of flat or low slope insulated roofing systems across new jersey long island and new york pennsylvania connecticut and u s. The marking the roof and using ndt moisture meters on nonconductive roof membranes for some type of verification.

A roof moisture inspection completed with a thermal camera is nondestructive. Infrared walk on roof inspections with marking paint is one the preferred methods to conducting moisture surveys. Verify absences of moisture after recover for warranty. Infrared roof inspection is a proven method for detecting trapped moisture problems in flat roofs.

Infrared roof thermography can prevent equipment down time production losses and help building owners and property management companies find roof problems. Eliminate replacing good portion of roof. Process detailed reports that calculate how much moisture is present in a commercial roof. The core cuts or probes are best it eliminates false positives.

Infrared moisture surveys give contractors and inspectors the ability to see what is happening under your roof s membrane without having to damage your roof system. Moisture probing using flir moisture test.