Aerial image of a Florida school during a roof moisture scan project It was decision time. A school district was looking at a large, aging roof and a limited maintenance budget. The usual route? Tear it all off and start over. Schools have limited budgets to allocate...
Case Studies
In Case Studies we delve into a comprehensive analysis of a roofing project, focusing on client challenges, identifying roof system failures, methodologies, best practices, solution strategies, and chosen solutions.
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Protecting Your Assets: Rapid Roof Remediation After Hurricane Helene
On September 26th, Hurricane Helene brought heavy rainfall and destructive winds to Florida, causing significant damage to the roof of a Big Lots store on the state's west coast. The hurricane led to extensive water intrusion, requiring prompt action to prevent...
Rapid Roof Scans & Moisture Assessments When Time Matters
Client Challenge The roofing contractor was tasked with assessing the roof and repairing several leaky areas within a tight budget and short timeframe. Assessment & Results The solution for this client used an expedited roof inspection and leak detection process....
Using Advanced Technology to Detect Hard-to-Find Roof Leaks
Client Challenge The roofing contractor needed to identify and repair leaks in a roof comprised of a Modified Bitumen membrane over lightweight insulating concrete, layered on a built-up roof with gravel, perlite insulation, and a concrete deck. The primary goal was...
Manufacturing Facility Moisture Scan
Client Challenge The two roof systems surveyed are part of a large commercial facility that includes a total of nine main roof sections. These two roof systems have numerous issues, including leaks and internal moisture. The contractor needs to assess the condition of...
Ensuring Safe Landings: Measuring a Helipad for Repainting After a Roof Replacement
Based on our detailed drone-based RTK helipad measurement report, we're pleased to present an overview of this project which supports contractors in planning their material procurement and the repainting of the helipad. This report leverages advanced UAV technology to...
Helping You Get Down to Business & On the Roof Faster
This week, we sent off our latest roof Moisture Survey for a 20-building school complex 🏫 which provides precise data, saving time and eliminating guesswork. 🚀 The contractor will present the data to the city for planning—and with clear insights, the contractor will...
Roofing Solutions: Analysis & Testing of Suspected Moisture Intrusion
Client Challenge The city was dealing with an aging gravel-ballasted roof prone to leaks during rainy weather. Despite a previous attempt at repair with approximately 1,708 square feet of silicone coating, the data suggests the coating has either failed or was...
Precision in Roof Repair: Strategic Decision-Making
Client Challenge The management team faced the challenge of an aging roof with active leaks and tackled the problem with thorough planning and organization. Collaborating with their roofing contractor, StructuraView conducted a comprehensive End-of-Life roof survey...
Proactively Avoiding a Full Roof Replacement
Client Challenge The management of this health facility faces the challenge of a failing roof system. Faced with the prospect of an expensive full roof replacement, they are looking for viable alternatives to extend the roof's lifespan. Working with their roofing...
Navigating Roof Choices: Decision-Making at End of Service Life
Client Challenge The owner of this service station had been experiencing increasing water leaks, indicating the deteriorating condition of this old roof. After winning the project bid, the contractor asked Structura View to survey the roof's condition to understand...
38% Moisture Intrusion in This Old Roof!
Client Challenge The owner of the building faced recurring leaks within the premises, prompting the engagement of a local roofing company to address the issue. However, to effectively tackle the problem, the roofing contractor required comprehensive data on the...
Assessing Long-Term Degradation of Insulation for a Liquid Propane Tank
Client Challenge Refrigerated steel shell storage tanks*, commonly used for substances like Propane Liquid Gas (PLG), require stringent temperature and pressure control to maintain their integrity. Over time, the insulation in these tanks can degrade, leading to...
18 Story Facade Survey: 2,800 Defects Identified
Client Challenge The client faced water leaks within their 18-story building, likely stemming from facade deterioration. Their goal was to pinpoint potential sources of moisture intrusion. Additionally, the city's green initiative, focused on energy efficiency, added...
Case Study: Building Envelope Leak Detection in Melbourne, Florida
I received a phone call about a building in Melbourne, Florida. The building maintenance engineer expressed concern for major leaks experienced in the main entrance of the building. I was told they think they had multiple problems that contributed to the leaks, but...
Case Study: Hurricane Ida Storm Damage Moisture Mapping in Downtown New Orleans, Louisiana
The IR Aerials team was asked to immediately get our boots on the ground and drones in the air to start assessing property conditions after Hurricane Ida passed through. Our team has made multiple trips to Louisiana providing rapid response condition assessments and...
Case Study: 1.1 Million Square Foot Roof Maintenance Inspection in Ft. Worth, Texas
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Case Study: Drone Thermal Scan TPO Roof in Coral Springs, Florida
Thermal imaging is one step in the process of inspecting and understanding the condition of a roof. The concept is simple in the sense that we are only identifying where we suspect moisture to be. Once the anomalies are identified and highlighted, the physical...
Case Study: Infrared Thermographic Inspection of a Commercial Mod Bit Roof in Jacksonville, Florida
For this project, we were contracted by a Tallahassee-based roofing and solar company to complete a commercial roof inspection. The property owner wanted to have solar panels installed, but they needed to first get a roof inspection done to make sure that there were...
Case Study: Two Thermal Roof Inspections Help Process Insurance Claims in Hallandale, Florida
Every day, your exterior walls and roof (the building envelope) take a beating from the sun, wind, rain, and whatever else mother nature decides to throw its way. These structures ensure that your employees and your business can continue to operate safely and...
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Why You Should Inspect Your Roof Before Renovating
Before You Renovate, Check Your Roof A new client reached out to us recently with a smart request. They had just purchased a commercial building and were gearing up for some major interior renovations. But before they started tearing down walls or picking out...
Jeff Carrillo to Present Upcoming CE Class for AIA Tampa Bay
Jeff Carrillo to Present Upcoming CE Class: Drone-Based Building Envelope Diagnostics Join Jeff Carrillo of Structura View for an AIA Tampa Bay CE session hosted by the Building Envelope Council. This class will explore how drone-based inspections — including thermal...
How Being Proactive Saved a Florida School Over $1 Million
Aerial image of a Florida school during a roof moisture scan project It was decision time. A school district was looking at a large, aging roof and a limited maintenance budget. The usual route? Tear it all off and start over. Schools have limited budgets to allocate...
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