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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Most people probably have no idea what goes on behind the scenes to power and keep social media companies moving forward and operational. Facebook is one of the largest social media platforms today and with as much data as they push every day, you better believe they...
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...
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...
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...
This facility is a small smoked meats processing company that supplies grocery stores and restaurants throughout the country and is based right here in the Tampa Bay area. Like all food processing facilities, they follow strict guidelines to maintain a safe and...
Oftentimes, we are asked to conduct inspections of commercial roofs to detect internal moisture damage when an insurance claim needs to be processed. Whether we are representing an insurance carrier or a policyholder, we always work hard to provide the highest-quality...
For this case study, we worked alongside a Fort Lauderdale-based commercial roofing contractor that specializes in repairing and replaces large commercial roofs. The roof that we inspected was a nearly 6,500 square manufacturing facility in Chester, SC. The known...
Hundreds of thousands of people travel on the Dallas North Tollway on a daily basis, and they pay for it. The drivers hope to experience a faster commute time and better traffic and expect the roadway to be properly maintained and fully operational. Bridge structures...
The maintenance engineering team of the LBJ Expressway reached out to us because they needed to inspect the bearing pads of some of their bridges. However, the traditional way of inspecting them using a snooper truck would be expensive and hard to schedule. In their...
This roof is an apartment complex located just off the river near Downtown Austin, TX. The engineer/ consulting firm involved with the project completed an initial condition assessment of the roof and determined the owner could benefit from having a moisture mapping...
In November of 2020, the Arlington area experienced a tornado that caused damage to homes and buildings. We were brought in by a Dallas-based engineering firm representing the insurance carrier to perform a moisture survey on the two buildings that were claimed to be...
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...
Capturing the sunset, our drone, the Matrice M30T, stands ready for action at the project site after finishing our visual roof scans. 🌅 After dark, our thermal roof scans begin, completing the inspection process under the cover of night.
Join us behind the scenes as we verify visual roof scan image capture on-site during last weekend's project. This short video clip shows our process of verifying image capture and quality directly at the project site. https://youtube.com/shorts/Q2-Q043D3-0
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