Understanding Infrared Roofing Inspection

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

Understanding infrared roofing inspection.

The accuracy of an infrared inspection is largely dependent upon a thermographer s knowledge and skill level. 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. Annually us infrared inspections has successfully scanned thousands of roofs. Infrared inspection of roofs is a combination of both art and science.

An infrared inspection can save building owners thousands of dollars by pinpointing problem areas before they are visible and more costly to repair. 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. 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. Our expertise and knowledge in commercial and residential roof inspections can save you money.

Proactive annual or semi annual flat roof infrared surveys are a tremendous predictive cost savings tool for building owners and operators. Marc mazza is a level iii infrared inspector one of only a few level iii infrared inspectors in los angeles. Thermal roof inspections detect and document roof moisture problems. 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.

Although thermal imagers have become more affordable and user friendly thermography is not a point and shoot technology. Tarillo vue provides complete infrared drone solutions on any roofing system. This process uses infrared rays to locate parts of a roof that are at higher or lower temperatures than the rest of 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.

An infrared roof inspection by klein roofing relies on the sun to heat the roof surface during the day. Thermal imaging is your best detection in discovering roof leaks. Moisture within walls insulation or other building material may indicate leaking pipes condensation issues or other problems leading to corrosion mold and mildew. Tarillo vue provides detailed aerial roof inspections on commercial residential properties throughout the country.

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. We inspect modified bitumen thermoplastic pvc tpo epdm built up membranes bur or green roofing membranes. 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.