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...
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18 Story Facade Survey: 2,800 Defects Identified
Case Studies, Education, Moisture Mapping
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...
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...
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...
Protecting Commercial Roofs with Moisture Mapping
Moisture mapping is a precise process that involves various techniques, tools, and validation methods to detect and confirm water damage. The resulting moisture map provides a highly accurate visual representation of moisture locations on your roof. These areas can be...
Say “YES” to More Roofing Jobs Even During Worker Shortages
Education, Leak Detection, Maintenance Inspections, Moisture Mapping
Strategies to Overcome Worker Scarcity and Optimize Roofing Operations Roofing worker shortages have been a challenge for quite some time and according to current research, there's no end in sight. The impact of this labor shortage forces roofing contractors to...
Severe Storm & Hurricane Preparedness Guide for Low-Slope Roofs
Education, Insurance Claims, Storm Damage
Get the Storm Damage Prevention Checklist Get this printable PDF checklist for yourself or to share with your clients right now! Get My Printable Checklist You will receive email messages and e-newsletters from Structura View. You can unsubscribe at any time. A...
Roof Moisture Manufacturer Warranty Compliance
Education, Warranty Compliance
There are a lot of aged, battered and beaten old Modified Bitumen and Built-Up Gravel, Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO), PVC, Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) low sloped and flat roofs out there today. Property owners and managers constantly deal with maintenance...
How Moisture Mapping of Commercial Building Enclosures Helps Your Insurance Claim
Education, Insurance Claims, Moisture Mapping
Moisture mapping can identify isolated damage to a roof. It can reveal wind-driven water damage, and other types of water intrusion damage within the roofing system. When it comes to filing and processing commercial insurance claims, it can be a long drawn out...
How to Decide on A Commercial Roof Repair or Replacement
Education, Maintenance Inspections
Every commercial property owner or manager at some point in their career will hit the wall of trying to decide what they should do with their low sloped or flat roof. As the structures age, the subject becomes a constant juggling act of budget, keeping occupants happy...
How Moisture Mapping Helps Locate Roof Leaks
Education, Leak Detection, Moisture Mapping
Once a low sloped or flat roof ages, difficult leaks and maintenance problems become a nightmare to track down and properly repair. Traditional methods of finding a leak involves studying where the leak is coming through to the inside of the building and then walking...
How to Properly Map Commercial Roof Moisture
Moisture mapping is a highly beneficial service utilized in the commercial roofing industry for various applications such as helping to track down leaks, it can be a productive quality control check, help calculate the amount of moisture damage present to determine...
Maintenance Inspection Thermal Scan for a 65,000 SF Commercial Roof in Chester, South Carolina
Education, Maintenance Inspections
For this case study, we worked alongside a commercial roofing contractor that specializes in repairing and replacing large commercial roofs. The roof needed a maintenance inspection and was nearly 65,000 square manufacturing facility in Chester, SC. The construction...
Drone Shingle Roof Inspection for an Apartment Complex – Pensacola, FL
Education, Insurance Claims, Moisture Mapping, Storm Damage
In 2020, many hurricanes made landfall along the northern coastline of the Gulf of Mexico. These hurricanes caused damage from Texas to Florida. Hurricane Sally made landfall close to Pensacola, and that storm created a lot of damage in the area. We were asked by a...
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How Is Drone Technology Shaping Insurance Claims and Construction Documentation?
Jeff from Structura View talks about how drones and thermal imaging are becoming a well-accepted method in the industry. From insurance claims to property assessments, drones provide cost-effective, efficient, and clear documentation that helps stakeholders make...
Pro Tips for Property Managers Be Proactive: Would You Invest $2K to Save $200K?
On this podcast episode with Jeff from Structura View, we broke down why preventative maintenance isn’t a cost—it’s an investment. A small upfront expense for a thermal inspection today can prevent massive repair bills, structural damage, and operational downtime in...
Thermal Anomalies Don’t Lie—But What’s Really Going On?
After running a thermal drone scan, Jeff and his team at Structura View identified 121 locations on this massive industrial roof that are suspected to be wet. But thermal data alone isn’t enough—verification is key.Next week, they'll be on-site to confirm moisture...