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We are excited to offer infrared thermography as another tool in our predictive / preventative maintenance consulting service.

Infrared thermography is a form of non-contact, non-destructive testing, that is used to detect and document thermal patterns and associated temperatures across a given surface. An infrared thermography inspection survey identifies hidden moisture infiltration of various substrates
including roof materials. Thus, a predictive maintenance program, which includes infrared thermography, reduces overall costs and resultant damage related to undetected moisture infiltration.

For example, during the course of the day, solar energy is absorbed by the roof surface and is transferred to the insulation layers within the roof. While dry insulation resists heat, wet insulation readily absorbs heat. Since wet insulation has a greater thermal capacity, those areas of the roof that contain wet insulation cool off much more slowly than those areas of the roof containing dry insulation. By utilizing state-of-the
art thermal imaging equipment, r.b.geesey & ASSOCIATES’ certified thermographers can detect these differences in temperature, thus locating the wet areas of roofing materials requiring attention.

Once an area of the roof with an elevated temperature is located, a confirming core sample is analyzed to determine roof construction and degree of moisture content. If presence of moisture is confirmed, the perimeter of the damaged roof surface is then outlined with survey paint. A hardcopy record of the thermal image is made. These thermograms, along with standard photographs and problem definition, provide you with the necessary information to correct the problem before it becomes more serious. As soon as the problem areas have been located and identified, plans can be made to correct these areas in conjunction with overall system restoration.

When should an Infrared Thermal Survey be conducted?

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• Prior to the acquisition of real estate

• Prior to final acceptance or payment for a new roofing system

• Before the existing warranty expires on the existing roof

• Before preparing your budget for roof repairs

• Before re-roofing over an existing roof system

• For early detection of problems to minimize long-term repair costs

• Whenever leaks occur in the roof

 

r.b.geesey & ASSOCIATES’ Infrared Thermography Service consists of:

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• A thermal survey of the entire roof surface, or other affected areas utilizing state-of-the-art infrared equipment

• Core sampling, with analysis, determines substrate construction and moisture content

• Marking of moisture-damaged areas with survey paint or other appropriate marking materials.

• Thermograms with matching photographs of moisture-infiltrated areas

• Visual field inspection of roofing, or other substrate components, documented with photographs of existing conditions

• Dimension roof plan or affected area sketches, locating all the above

• Summary of present condition, including recommended repair considerations

We assure you that this service is an invaluable addition to your existing predictive/preventative building maintenance program and we look forward to meeting all of your roofing and waterproofing consulting needs.