This series of infrared thermograms present an interesting example of how infrared examinations can be used to retain existing roofing and insulation while helping a building owner to remain in code and save money at the same time.
This roof was a 15-year-old epdm where ponded water permeated through the sheet itself, despite sound lap integrity. This roofing dynamics client saved over $500,000.00 from previous quotes.
all thanks to a roofing dynamics infrared survey!
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Starting at rear of Area B; Note the reflections of equipment.
The roof is actually dry in this area.
Wet area; upper and lower insulation
Most of the roof is dry, represented by blue/dark
Small 10x10 wet area
Dry areas near skylight
Wet near goosenecks
Area E – board patterns
Clear Upper Board pattern surrounded by lower wet insulation
Overview Area G – 10x10 wet area near cross joint
We save the majority of the dry insulation and removed only the wet.
Dry everywhere; Note hot ventilator
mild reflections in background
Large goosenecks (for orientation)
Reflections, but dry insul once more
Wet lower insulation
Mild damp area
Another wet area near vent; Note board patterns
Clear board patterns, Area B – in valley
Mild damp spots Area C
Panning across Area F
Area G (typical)
Again, this insulation is dry.
Lower Roofs – (typical)