Thermal imaging of your roof points out problems before they happen
Locally, commercial flat roofs have an estimated average life of around 13-15 years. Often, Sielfleisch Roofing can help extend the average on your roof – depending on the discipline and depth of your maintenance programs.

Water intrusion is the ultimate enemy of any roof. Once water penetrates a flat roof, it is not likely to dry naturally. When moisture levels exceed 19% for 48 hours mold and rot begin to consume building materials. These fungi will continue to grow until the moisture level drops below 19%.
Leaks in a flat roof can be very difficult to find and can cause extensive damage before being discovered. Many flat roofs systems are made of layers of roofing. When water penetrates the outer layer, it will seek the closest downhill defect in the next layer of roofing to drain through. This may be on the other side of the building from the top layer leak. The water will find its way through all layers eventually and leak into the decking and continue downward.

Most leaks in flat roofs can be discovered by thermal imaging before extensive damage happens. Thermal imaging uses the temperatures on a surface to create an image. Thermal cameras detect slight variations in surface temperatures. Different building materials hold and release heat at different rates. Wet building materials hold and release heat slower than dry building materials. The various temperatures of different materials, wet and dry, transfer to the surface. Under the proper conditions, surface temperatures can reveal what is inside roofs and walls using thermal imaging.
When you notice a leak it is time to call Sielfleisch Roofing for repairs. However, you may find it more efficient and convenient to have your roof inspected twice a year, using thermal imaging where appropriate. Some roofing material manufacturers void warranties if bi-annual inspections are not performed and documented. Sielfleisch Roofing Inc provides this service with a discount for multiyear contracts.

A building’s roof is its first line of defense against weather and its aging affects. The roof is probably the biggest single item replacement expense that you will have if you own any building long enough. Regular inspection and maintenance pays. The better the roof is maintained the longer it will last and the less it will cost to replace at the end of its useful life.

At Sielfleisch Roofing we provide our clients a free bi-annual thermal imaging roof scan with all of our annual Maintenance Contracts.

Call us now to see how a maintenance program can save you future re-roofing costs!