Low slope or flat roofing frequently fails and is expensive to repair. Moisture can travel within the roofing system far from where the signs appear.
Thermal imaging can visually show the extent of moisture trapped under the roof surface, these
areas will be physically marked (marking paint) on the roof surface.
During the day the sun loads the roof with heat, the moisture within the roof also heats up.
In the evening when the sun goes down the roof will cool but the moisture within the roof stays hot.
A thermal camera is very sensitive and can see the heat signature of the moisture.
Yes
- ideally 24-48 hours after a steady rain
- no standing water on the roof
- wind must be below 15 km hour
- roof must be clear of debris
- best conditions are warm sunny days and cool nights
- heavily ballasted roofs (river rock) cannot be scanned until ballast is removed
The time to perform the scan can vary according to the size of the roof to be inspected.
It may be necessary to perform the scan over several evenings.
You have 2 options to choose from:
1 - PDF document via email (included at no extra charge)
2 - Printed document ($15 additional charge for printing and postage)
The report will have numbered infrared and visual images mapping to numbered locations on the roof where moisture was observed.
