Understanding Infrared Roofing Inspection

In short mazza inspection company is an expert in moisture intrusion analysis.

Understanding infrared roofing inspection.

Infrared inspection of roofs is a combination of both art and science. When the sun sets in the evening the roof surface begins to cool rapidly much faster than the trapped water beneath the flat roof surface. To this end infrared inspections of flat roofs should be conducted by experienced and certified infrared thermographers who understand building performance and roofing system construction. Marc mazza is a level iii infrared inspector one of only a few level iii infrared inspectors in los angeles.

Infrared thermal roof moisture surveys of flat or low sloped roofing is the preferred means of finding subsurface roof moisture because the entire roof is inspected and all areas of wet insulation can be detected during the infrared roof scan. An infrared roof inspection by klein roofing relies on the sun to heat the roof surface during the day. Thermal roof inspections detect and document roof moisture problems. 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.

Roof inspectors also have super technical techniques like infrared roof inspections where they don t even have to touch the surface of the roof itself to determine a roof s integrity. This process uses infrared rays to locate parts of a roof that are at higher or lower temperatures than the rest of the roof. Tarillo vue provides detailed aerial roof inspections on commercial residential properties throughout the country. An infrared inspection can save building owners thousands of dollars by pinpointing problem areas before they are visible and more costly to repair.

If moisture laden roofs are left in disrepair the metal decking components rust the concrete deck absorbs water and the wood deck rots. 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. Our expertise and knowledge in commercial and residential roof inspections can save you money. For the most part with moisture the use of thermal imaging plays a pivotal role in locating and better understanding where moisture may derive.

Although thermal imagers have become more affordable and user friendly thermography is not a point and shoot technology. Proactive annual or semi annual flat roof infrared surveys are a tremendous predictive cost savings tool for building owners and operators. Annually us infrared inspections has successfully scanned thousands of roofs. Having a comprehensive and visual understanding of the condition of a roof is useful for determining if repair or.

We inspect modified bitumen thermoplastic pvc tpo epdm built up membranes bur or green roofing membranes. Moisture within walls insulation or other building material may indicate leaking pipes condensation issues or other problems leading to corrosion mold and mildew. The accuracy of an infrared inspection is largely dependent upon a thermographer s knowledge and skill level.