Roof Moisture Surveys
Nuclear Roof Moisture Survey
Roofing
professionals have successfully used non-destructive testing techniques
since the 1970s to determine the extent and location of wet insulation
within built-up and single ply roofs. Of the three types of moisture
detection instruments, only nuclear gauges have the advantage of working
with all of the common roofing membrane/insulation combinations.
The nuclear method is the most accurate technology that can be used to
detect elevated levels of moisture under a ballasted EPDM system. In a
typical application, a 10' x 10' grid pattern is marked on the roof with
chalk. A small area of rock is removed then a reading is taken at each grid
intersection and recorded in field data sheets. A final report, with CAD
drawings, details the extent and location of elevated moisture levels.
Nuclear technology can operate in a wide range of weather conditions and on
any type of slope roof. Because the work is conducted during the day,
scheduling and safety concerns are minimized.
Nuclear is the only method that distinguishes between two or more levels of
moisture. The final report clearly details where elevated levels of moisture
have been detected. This report can be used in repair specifications with
confidence. Click the quote request link below to request a price quote for
a nuclear roof moisture scan.
Infrared Roof Moisture Inspection
Roofing contractors, building owners, and others
utilize o
ur
infrared roof moisture inspection service to prevent major roof repairs.
Infrared thermography, along with other non-destructive testing techniques,
is used to identify temperature differences created by saturated insulation
in the roof assembly.
During an Infrared Roof Inspection, problem areas are marked on the roof and
the findings are presented in a CAD report. Findings are confirmed using
electric capacitance or nuclear instruments, so core samples are not always
necessary.
This
service
allows business owners to save thousands of dollars. Instead of spending an
enormous amount of money to replace the entire roof, our infrared inspection
allows customers to identify and replace only the problem areas.
Thermo-Scan Inspections uses cutting edge infrared
equipment and nuclear technology, and has certified thermographers with over
25 years of infrared roof inspection experience. Click the link below to
request a price quote for an infrared roof moisture inspection.
Certified Registered Roof Observer (RRO) on staff!
