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Assessing Long-Term Degradation of Insulation for a Liquid Propane Tank
Case Studies, Education, Maintenance Inspections, Moisture Mapping
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
Case Studies, Education, Moisture Mapping
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DIY Save Big by Finding Roof Problems Early
Maintenance Inspections, Social Posts
Easy DIY tips that identify emerging roofing problems before they create major damage. In this video, you'll see how to identify critical issues like ponding water, failing seams & welds, and blistering membranes. Fixing these easy-to-identify problems can extend...
Bad News for This Old Roof!
We recently conducted a moisture survey on the roof using our Tramex DEC Scanner, seen in the attached video. The DEC Scanner identified suspected moisture which was confirmed with core cuts. After mapping the wet areas on the roof, 38% of the roof was found to have...
Documenting Roof Conditions Before and After Weather Events
Conduct thorough roof inspections before and after significant weather events, particularly in regions prone to severe hurricanes and storms. Documentation is key—both before and after the storm. This documentation is especially crucial when navigating insurance...
Thermal Anomalies & Defects Found on Support Column
We recently completed a façade survey on a gigantic 18 story condo complex with nearly 3000 defects identified. Here’s a very short video clip showing thermal anomalies of defects and suspected moisture in one of the columns.
8 Tips to Keep Your Commercial Roof Budget Healthy
Education, Insurance Claims, Maintenance Inspections, Storm Damage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTcmShXWpRA Video Transcript What's up, everyone? My name is Jeff Carrillo with Structura View. And today I'm going to talk to you guys about some tips to keep your commercial roof budget healthy. Roofs are expensive. Every commercial...
Navigating the Nuances of a Roof-Over Decision
Education, Insurance Claims, Maintenance Inspections, Warranty Compliance
Guiding Property Managers and Owners Through Key Considerations Navigating the Nuances of a Roof-Over Decision Get this printable PDF for yourself and to share with your clients. Get My Printable PDF You will receive email messages and e-newsletters from Structura...
Stop Your Insurance Claim From Being Denied!
When you have a solid inspection program in place, you’ll be able to determine what’s a preexisting condition from new storm-related damages. This data will help your success getting insurance claims approved. In this video, Jeff breaks down the importance of...
A Guide to Low-Slope Roof Moisture & Leak Detection Testing
Education, Leak Detection, Maintenance Inspections, Moisture Mapping
Commercial roofs, with their various forms and constructions, play a critical role in safeguarding buildings from the elements. However, over time, moisture can silently undermine their integrity. To mitigate this risk, we rely on specific tools to detect moisture. In...