Roof Diagnostics
Roof diagnostics use the ‘science of early detection’ to determine the condition of the roof by identifying, plotting, and visually demonstrating areas of concern, if present. This can then be followed by refurbishment if issues are found or a proactive preventative maintenance programme can be determined (TremCare).
Hidden moisture can be detrimental to the roof. It wastes energy and can cause damage not only to the roof but internal fixtures, and even the building’s structure. Stop it early and a cost-effective fix can be carried out, if left, an intrusive, disruptive, and expensive roof replacement might be required.
We have a range of technologies as part of our survey and diagnostics service that can be used to detect the presence of moisture in your roof’s build-up.
Book our CPD: Roof Survey, Refurbishment and Maintenance or, book a roof diagnostics survey for your building's roof.
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Roof diagnostic service
Every analysis starts with a visual inspection of the roof surface, including photos of roof details and construction. The survey then
provides:
- Thermal mapping of every square metre of the roof to detect wet, defective areas either through infrared or nuclear technology (dependent on climate variables).
- Wet areas physically outlined for further analysis.
- Thermal images and scaled roof drawings to show size and location of wet areas.
- Verification via core sampling and Tramex equipment. All roof cores are immediately repaired to ensure waterproofing continuity.
- Detailed report to document the results covering the location, the extent of moisture and the recommended action to take.
The benefits
- Accurately identifies wet insulation with minimal invasive testing of the roofing system.
- Takes the guesswork out of roof analysis by using scientific data and comprehensive reporting.
- Knowing the condition of an asset is necessary for asset management, this data can also help with the implementation of planned preventative maintenance (PPM). A programme can be tailored to mitigate water ingress issues in the future.
- If issues are present, and depending on their severity, Tremco can support with reactive maintenance and refurbishment.
- Fundamentally, this data reduces life cycle costs by helping prevent the spread of moisture throughout the entire roof system, avoiding costly replacement
10 Victoria Street
A client as part of a multi-disciplinary complex in Bristol was experiencing leaks through to their internal decorative structure from issues at roof level. An initial survey was taken and then a further roof diagnostics survey was undertaken to confirm the severity of the ingress caused by roof outlets. A condition report was created, followed by a specification to detail the most cost-effective roof refurbishment.
Scotland Fire Stations
A number of fire station building estates were surveyed and confirmed to have RAAC roofs. It was essential for the structural engineer to discover whether water ingress was present in the roof build-up. Our roof diagnostics service was utilised in determining where moisture was present to confirm next steps for remediation.
Centrale Shopping Centre
Roof leaks were apparent in parts of the Centrale Shopping Centre's building structure. An initial survey was carried out for free, followed by our unique Roof Diagnostics survey. This pinpointed areas of moisture which were repaired like for like and a complete waterproofing overlay was carried out to enhance the roof system's life span.
“The roof diagnostics followed by a holistic report meant we could visually see the areas of moisture in the plant room’s roof. We knew the solution specified was therefore the most suitable and cost-effective to resolve the issue.
This service will be utilised on other roofs of the shopping centre to ensure they still remain watertight and/or to identify issues... StructureCare delivered a high quality install and will inevitable work with them again on future works”
- Facilities Project Manager
Roof Diagnostics | Cores Vs Thermographic Scans and Cores
Roof Diagnostics is an enhancement on our initial roof condition survey. Here we explain the difference and the issues around taking just core samples compared to Roof Diagnostics.
Roof Diagnostics | Cores Vs Thermographic Scans and Cores
