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- Get a hands free roof scan with high quality images with a summary report pinpointing concerns and recommendations.
- Walking on most roofs is considered unsafe and should only be done by professionals.
- Damage to the roofing material can be the result when the roof walked.
- Steep roofs and some roofing material should not be walked on at all.
- Infrared or Thermal roof Inspections:
- There are two methods to perform an Thermal Inspection on a Flat Roof.
- Walk the roof with a handheld Infrared Camera.
- Use a sUAS or Drone with an Infrared Camera.
- Both methods are a systematic thermal inspection with a specific intent to locate any thermal anomalies ( difference in temperature between objects) in the membrane or between layers, potential trapped moisture.
- Water stores heat during the day and releases it at night, when exposed to the cold sky.
- ASTM C1153, the roofing standard says 1 hour after sundown, however it usually can be completed about sunset if the sky is clear and after if overcast.
- Steep roofs:
- Steep roofs are even more dangerous to climb, you need special equipment, a safety harness and proper training.
- Use a Drone with 4K zoom camera to take videos and closeup images of the overall roof and any defective conditions present.
- Closeup images of penetrations and areas that are not visible form the ground.
- Analysis of images with recommendations in an emailed report.
- Factors to be considered when we use Thermal cameras and drones for a roof inspection, FAA airspace, weather, and the time of day.
- FAA Licensed and experienced for sUAS operation.
- Certified Infrared Thermographer through FLIR .
- ASHI Certified inspector for 15 years.
