Roof Thermal Imaging

Infrared thermal roof inspection is cost effective.

Roof thermal imaging.

The temperature difference between damaged and dry roof is very small typically 2 4 degrees. Because of this a camera with high thermal sensitivity is desired for roof inspections. Thermographic roof surveys to locate water intrusion leaks and inspect insulation performance. They are an integral part of delivering the best quality roof at a fair price.

With inspectors located in orange la san diego and riverside counties we currently service all of southern california and offer national service via our affiliate network affiliation with united infrared inc. To do this we require solar heating of a sunny day. Roofing professionals have been using thermal imaging cameras for years to pinpoint water intrusion find moisture beneath the surface and document dryness with accuracy and confidence. Facility directors engineering departments and commercial roofers use our thermal and infrared imagery to make repairs where they are needed avoiding complete roof replacement.

The physics used for thermal roof inspections is that dry roof insulation heats up and cools down faster than wet roof insulation. Our expertise in commercial industrial and multifamily roofing systems can save you money. Socal infrared is a full service infrared scanning company based in north san diego california. Thermal imaging has been used since the 1970s to help determine if your facility needs a total roof replacement or if your facility roof can be repaired in the damaged areas.

We perform infrared thermal imaging roof surveys and roof inspections throughout the southeastern united states. Infrared thermal imaging is a valuable technique for non destructively inspecting roofs of many types and constructions. This moisture takes longer to cool than the rest of the roof system and can be seen with the infrared imager. When compared to dealing with a catastrophic loss of a failed low slope insulated or flat roof annual ir roof thermal imaging scan and preventive maintenance is a clear winner.

Infrared roof thermal imaging surveys. There are a number of different methods for using thermography on a roof system. Thermal imaging detects heat held by moisture in the roofing system thereby creating a difference in the radiant heat loss after heat gain stops which allows for the detection of potential moisture. Cameras used for building diagnostics are well suited for theses applications due to their lower temperature range and increased sensitivity.

Infrared inspection goes beyond simply finding a leak by locating the extent of the moisture invasion of the insulation. Weller infrared service is your best choice for infrared roof surveys and roof inspections.