Thermography Inspections of Flat Roof Systems
Thermography lets us see into the infrared spectrum revealing hidden anomalies that the human eye and standard visual inspections can not see. One of the biggest threats to a commercial roof is water; it can get trapped under the roof system. Leading to mold, mildew, or roof damage resulting in leaks into the building, potentially damaging equipment, or total roof failure. The ideal time for these inspections is 48 – 72 hours after heavy rainfall and 2 hours after sunset. These conditions allow the water to penetrate the membrane, let any rooftop pooling of water evaporate, non-damaged portions of the roof cool very rapidly, and the water-saturated areas remain warm many hours after sunset.
Orthomosaic Photography
Orthomosaic Photography is the process of stitching hundreds or thousands of photos together to create a single cohesive orthomosaic image. This method is preferable when the entire site cannot be taken with a single photo from a high altitude. Also, with high-altitude photography, you lose the ability to zoom in and retain detail. The process consists of a pre-programmed flight, taking photos at a set interval at a low altitude to capture high-resolution pictures of the desired area. The individual images are then stitched together to produce a very high-resolution photo that can be significantly zoomed into while still retaining high levels of detail.
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Certifications
FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot
Level 1 sUAS Thermography Certified
OSHA 30 Certification