With the use of Flir cameras, we can instantly show you what is wet and what is dry. Water leakage is the number one factor that leads to damaged insulation, corrosion and weakening of building decks and structures. The camera’s can also detect structural collapse and the growth of mould. With the camera we can instantly find the source of the problem with little or no physical disassembly of premises and with the minimal inconvenience caused.
Flat roof structures are the standard in industrial applications. Of the millions of square feet roofing installed each year it has been estimated that as much as 35% will develop problems within the first year of service. The average life span of these roofs is between 7 – 10 years, but it is estimated that they could last as long as twenty years if correctly installed and maintained. This is where thermal imaging comes into play and stands above all other methods of prolonging the life of the roof and structure.
Infrared roof inspections work on the principal that different components of the roof have different thermal properties. During the day the sun heats the roof, then after the sun sets the roof begins to cool.
If there is a leak or fault in the roof membrane the insulation inside will become wet. This insulation will therefore have a higher thermal mass than the dry roof section. As a result the wet area will retain heat energy longer than other areas providing us with a clear picture of the damaged area. Although the actual temperature change may only be between 2 & 4 degrees, this allows us to differentiate between damaged and undamaged areas.
