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Utilizing Infrared Scanning Technologies To Detect Roof & Building Deficiencies
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The military, medical professionals and aerospace engineers have long understood the benefit of infrared (IR) technologies and now, IR is moving into building and roof inspection fields. With IR technology, the temperature of the surface of the roof and other building faults can be measured to reveal structural issues that would be invisible to the naked eye. Through the use of IR cameras, variations in the temperature of roofs and other areas can be pinpointed; these are gaining popularity with building inspectors.
Before building inspectors started using IR cameras the only way they could find out whether a flat roof was leaking was when the water started physically coming through or the roof collapsed. Air and helium testing were used to find potential for leaks, but those methods were both time-consuming and expensive. Using IR cameras to detect leaks have shown themselves as being a cost effective and timely process. IR technology has improved tenfold in recent years and the equipment has been streamlined and the prices have fallen into the more affordable range for the average user.
Building inspectors utilizing IR cameras to detect invisible leaks and defects can uncover issues in areas ranging from: plumbing to mechanical, structural, roofing, electrical, uncovering pest infestation and moisture detection. An infrared thermography camera can detect water moisture in roofs. Pollution and storm water outfalls as well as underground steam system leaks.
Pinpointing defects can alert building owners of potential issues and can help them detect area in need of repair. To use an IR thermography camera for building inspections, the inspector aims the camera at an area, the camera captures the information and converts it into a reading of the temperature value of the area being surveyed. Insurance companies employ IR camera technologies when they’re surveying buildings to inspect for pre-existing damage and to determine whether they will provide coverage.
Faults within the buildings can lead to air leaks and unnecessary energy expenditures and this can also lead to an increased risk of liability in the event of a wall or ceiling collapse. In high-tech realms aircraft can be equipped with IR cameras to fly over buildings as a way to perform roof inspections and check for moisture or hot spots or leaks.
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