Flat Roof Infrared Moisture Survey
Seeing Beyond The Surface
Certified Drone IR Moisture Survey
Our thermal trained and certified team utilizes drones (sUAS) equipped with both RGB and infrared sensors to capture the condition of flat roofs, specifically for moisture detection. Our approach is different than just taking random images of the roof. Our roof moisture survey process is to map the entire roof, capturing thousands of images and processes them into RGB and infrared maps.
Our process is fast, accurate and extremely safe as it is a completely non-destructive and non-invasive method, making it and ideal choice for property owners, facility managers, roofing contractors and roofing consultants.
Don’t wait until your flat roof leaks are apparent. Get ahead of the moisture issues by seeing the unseen with our Aerial Infrared Flat Roof Moisture Scans.
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Our Process:
From initial consultation to final report delivery:
Preparation: Our team conducts thorough planning and risk assessments before each inspection to ensure safety and efficiency. Weather is a critical factor when planning our thermal roof inspection, so our team actively monitors the weather conditions leading up to the scheduled infrared roof survey date. Backup dates are always planned as well, as a weather change can impact the quality of the roof survey.
RBG Roof Survey: During daylight hours our team will survey the roof with our drone and RGB payload. These images will be used to create the RGB roof survey map that will be used to compare visual roof conditions to the thermal conditions. This high resolution RGB map can help identify dirt buildup, standing water, debris and other roof conditions to further enhance the inspection.
Thermographic Roof Survey: About an hour after the sun has set, our team will start the thermal survey with our drone and Infrared (IR) payload. This roof scan will take longer than the RGB survey as the infrared camera resolution is much lower and needs to cover the entire roof in the same way the RGB cameras did. This usually results in thousands of images, depending on the size of the roof.
Data Processing & Analysis: Our team processes the RGB and Thermal images into georeferenced maps that have centimeter level accuracy which we then imported into AutoCAD to measure the area of thermal anomalies. We offer both radiometric and non-radiometric thermal maps for greater flexibility for all flat roof types.
Report Generation: We compile our findings into a comprehensive report, complete with annotated thermal images with area volumes. We also provide AutoCAD .dwg and .pdf with titleblock and scaled, georeferenced images of the survey.
Why Choose our Flat Roof Moisture Survey?
Unmatched Precision: Our pilots capture “nadir” images of the roof. This means the camera sensor is pointed straight down, perpendicular to the roof. This has a much greater benefit over ground based walk-over and elevated vantage point IR capture, as the IR sensor is most accurate perpendicular to the surface.
Enhanced Safety: Using non-contact aerial infrared, we eliminate the need to access and work on the roof. Our certified drone pilots ensure safe operation and adherence to all RPAS regulations.
Cost Efficiency: Ground-based infrared scans often require manual labor to access different parts of the roof to conduct thermal scans. With our infrared drone scans, roof access is eliminated altogether for the thermal scan.
Time-Saving: We have the capability to efficiently scan commercial roofs of all sizes in just one day or evening. In cases where speed is essential, we can deploy multiple teams and drones to ensure timely completion. This is especially important to prevent any radiational cooling effects that might affect wet insulation. Our goal is to ensure that our inspections are thorough and accurate, providing you with reliable results.
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Who Can Benefit?
Commercial Property Owners: Ensure the integrity of your commercial building's flat roof with regular thermal drone inspections.
Facility Managers: Stay ahead of maintenance issues and protect your assets with our comprehensive inspection services.
Roofing Contractors: Utilize our thermal drone inspections to assess the condition of flat roofs before and after installation or repair projects.
Commercial Roof Consultants: Enhance your consulting services by incorporating our thermal drone inspections to provide clients with detailed assessments and actionable insights for flat roofs.
Get in touch.
Feel free to get in touch with us today! No matter the size of your inspection project, give us a call to determine if we are the ideal choice for you. We understand the significance of finding the right partner, and that's why we offer a no-obligation approach. Reach out to us, and we will gladly provide you with a free quote customized to your specific needs. Don't hesitate to contact us and discover how we can assist you in accomplishing your drone inspection objectives.