Flat roofs come with unique maintenance challenges, but few are as destructive as chronic ponding water. Following an intense rainfall event, a flat roof recently experienced a catastrophic structural collapse—turning what should have been a routine maintenance item...
Storm Damage
Thermal drone inspections reveal what’s hidden beneath the surface—helping assess the full extent of storm damage. Infrared imaging identifies suspected moisture by analyzing temperature patterns across commercial roofing systems.
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Analyzing 121 Thermal Anomalies Across a Monolithic Roof
Insurance Claims, Leak Detection, Maintenance Inspections, Moisture Mapping, Social Posts, Storm Damage
Jeff Carrillo from Structura View and Marvin Rosario from Airweb Digital , discussed a recent project where 121 thermal anomalies were detected on a monolithic 1.2 million sq. ft. roof system. What’s interesting? No visible damage, no heavy discoloration, and no...
Thermal Anomalies Don’t Lie—But What’s Really Going On?
Education, Insurance Claims, Social Posts, Storm Damage
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...
Protecting Your Assets: Rapid Roof Remediation After Hurricane Helene
Case Studies, Education, Moisture Mapping, Storm Damage
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...
Proving Your Commercial Roof & Facade Property Damage Claim
Education, Insurance Claims, Maintenance Inspections, Storm Damage
In the realm of commercial roofing insurance claims, a fundamental concept reigns—the burden of proving the loss often falls on the shoulders of the insured, not the insurance company. The implications significantly impact the outcome of a roofing claim, making it...
5 Easy-to-Implement Roof Maintenance Tips for Springtime
Education, Maintenance Inspections, Social Posts, Storm Damage
As winter fades and spring brings warmth and rains, it's essential to remember that commercial roofs require attention too. While you're preparing your business property for the new season, keep in mind the importance of maintaining your commercial roof. Detecting and...
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...
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...
Case Study: Hurricane Ida Storm Damage Moisture Mapping in Downtown New Orleans, Louisiana
Case Studies, Moisture Mapping, Storm Damage
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: Two Thermal Roof Inspections Help Process Insurance Claims in Hallandale, Florida
Case Studies, Insurance Claims, Moisture Mapping, Storm Damage
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...
Tornado-Damaged TPO Roof IR Scan-Arlington, TX
Case Studies, Insurance Claims, Moisture Mapping, Storm Damage
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...
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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Every Patch Bought Time. The Damage Kept Spreading Underneath.
A Florida facility was dealing with recurring leaks, ponding water and a patched TPO roof rated only "fair." Each leak meant another repair call and another patch. Meanwhile the big question went unanswered: is this a repair job, or a full replacement? For an owner or...
It Hadn’t Rained All Day. The Roof Was Still Leaking.
Quote it wrong, and everybody loses. This contractor wouldn't quote until they knew where the water was coming from. Five leaks in a medical building, no clear source, and some of them were dripping with no rain at all. The roofing contractor had to put a price on the...
Asbestos in Your Old Roof? – Here’s How to Move Forward Without Making It Worse
The roof over a Florida church had reached the end of its life. Several of its steep-slope roof areas were covered in old tiles showing substantial deterioration and damage, and full replacement was the clear recommendation. Normally, that's where the roofer comes in....











