As Structura View wraps up a project in Winter Haven, advanced tools like the Tramex Roof & Wall Scanner (RWS), combined with our analysis methodology, uncovered hidden moisture and insulation issues not visible during a standard inspection. Through strategic, non-destructive testing and experienced interpretation of the data, Structura View delivers clear, reliable insights that remove guesswork, allowing clients to move forward with confidence and make decisions based on facts, not assumptions.
Today we’re going to talk about moisture scans. We recently partnered with a roofing contractor and a local medical group that just purchased a new property to add to their portfolio. The building was aged and had a lot of issues. So, they’re actively remodeling and reconstructing a number of different aspects of the building.
In this case, we’re talking about the roof. So, the roof’s composition was comprised of an old metal deck with lightweight concrete and a modified membrane recovered by spray foam roof and SPF roof with a coating on top. This is a unique combination of materials for central Florida and it was very important for the contractor to understand exactly where moisture was present in the system so that they could form an appropriate remediation strategy for one mitigating the moisture and two putting back a new roof system or a recover that’s going to solve their problems and give them a long-term solution to their roofing problems or needs.
When you’re dealing with roofs with complexity like this one, it’s important to make sure that you’re partnering with somebody who is knowledgeable and experienced in the roof assemblies and can recommend the right test methods to effectively tell you what you need to know about the roof.
For example, in this case, the lightweight insulating concrete had elevated moisture readings throughout. Knowing that gives the on-site team, the general contractor and the roofing contractor the information they need to know to plan for remediation. How effectively do you need to vent the system to dry it out over time? Or is it so wet to the point that it all needs to be fully replaced?
These are questions that you need to have confident answers [music] to to make effective and informed decisions.
