Infrared Roof Surveys

Infrared surveys use a camera sensitive to the infrared spectrum of light to detect changes in temperature in a roof system. Moisture contained in the insulation layer of the roof will reduce the effectiveness of the insulation, causing interior heat to radiate out in greater amounts.

These areas have a higher temperature and are easily detected by an infrared camera. The photos below illustrate a typical infrared camera view of a roof:

Photo of a roof system area (hard to tell the wet or high heat loss areas) Photo of a roof system area using an infrared camera view (Hot areas contain moisture and\or are high heat loss areas)

As you can see, the yellow and orange areas are showing up as warmer indicating higher heat loss. Wet insulation and other heat loss areas can be easily detected with the use of an infra-red camera.

Wet insulation areas in a roof will grow over time, as the moisture trapped in the roof system "wicks" through the insulation layer. Also, any un-repaired membrane holes will cause more water to get in the roof system.

Timely repair of membrane problems and replacement of wet insulation areas will significantly extend the life of a roof and prevent small problems from turning into large roof replacements.

Infrared Scans will save you money by identifying small wet areas before they turn into large costly replacements.