You may think that your roof is in great condition, and on the surface, it could look just fine. Most issues, and even potential issues, are not visible to the untrained eye. Conducting an Infrared Moisture Scan may surprise you with what is actually happening on and in your roof.
Quality Trusted Commercial Construction & Roofing can complete an Infrared Moisture Scan on any commercial roof. It gives us the ability to see under your roof’s membrane without having to physically remove the membrane or do any invasive testing or core samples. This is an economical way to see specific areas of moisture and wet insulation. Usually when there is deterioration or even a puncture in the roofing membrane, water can seep in and saturate the underlying layers and insulation. Because these areas tend to hold the heat longer compared to dry areas, the camera is able to use that held-in-heat to locate the problem area(s).
In order to get the best results, the scans are usually completed in the evening of a mostly sunny or warm day. During the day, the sun will heat up the membrane and underlying layers. As the roof cools off at dusk, the areas that have been saturated will still be warm. We then use the camera to take thermal images and thermal video of your roof.
All roofing materials hold the moisture differently and produce unique patterns because of it. Improperly sealed membranes, such as TPO or EPDM, will show the moisture along the seams whereas asphalt roofs show more circular designs when the moisture is detected.
Advantages and Benefits of Infrared Moisture Scans
There are many advantages and benefits for using the Infrared Moisture Scan. Some of those advantages are:
- Minimize the use of invasive testing on your roofing system
- Ability to detect issues that are not visible to the naked eye
- Repair and Replacement bids can be generated with more accurate numbers
- Can reduce the shock of a potential added cost with a repair or re-roof
- Potentially find the originating source of a current leak, making
We recommend getting an Annual Roof Inspection performed in conjunction with the Infrared Moisture Scan.
Schedule Your Infrared Moisture Scan Today!
As always, Qt Commercial has you covered with an Infrared Moisture Scan to all of our current customers as well as to all of our prospective customers. Contact us today at 763-535-5831 to schedule your Infrared Moisture Scan or your Annual Roof Inspection.