Infrared roof inspections work on the principle that different materials in the roof have different thermal masses. In the daytime, the sun heats the roof structure. After the sun sets, the roof begins to cool. If there is a leak in the roofing membrane, the insulation inside the roof will become wet. The wet insulation has a higher thermal mass than the rest of the dry roof structure. Because of the difference, the “wet” areas will maintain heat energy longer than other areas, providing the infrared inspector with a clear picture of the damaged area.

If it’s time for your annual roof maintenance, call the professionals at Rhino Commercial Roofing in Miami for your thermal imaging scan. We can help you save thousands of dollars in repairs and help determine whether a repair would make more sense than a replacement.

You will receive a detailed report including CAD drawings along with infrared/digital images of the exact locations of the problem areas.