Roof & building envelope thermal inspections
Service areas: Seattle–Puget Sound • Las Vegas–Clark County
👉 Seattle thermal inspections • Las Vegas thermal inspections
Find hidden moisture and energy loss
Roof and envelope defects are invisible until they cause major damage. Our thermal drone inspections reveal:
- Trapped moisture in insulation and roof assemblies
- Membrane failures and ponding water
- Air infiltration and heat loss through walls
- Insulation gaps and compression
Standards we follow
- ASTM C1153 – Standard Practice for Location of Wet Insulation Using Infrared Imaging
- ASTM C1060 – Standard Practice for Thermographic Inspection of Building Envelopes
Seattle vs. Las Vegas considerations
Seattle: Moisture is the enemy
Pacific Northwest buildings face constant moisture challenges. Our thermal surveys detect wet insulation, ponding, and moisture intrusion patterns unique to Seattle’s rainy climate. Cool evening temperatures provide excellent thermal contrast.
Las Vegas: Heat stress on membranes
Desert roofs experience extreme thermal cycling. We identify heat-gain anomalies, UV-degraded membranes, and areas where roofing systems are failing under solar radiation. Early morning flights capture ideal conditions.
Process
- Planning – We schedule for optimal ΔT conditions (typically 10°F+ difference)
- Flight – FAA-certified pilots capture overlapping thermal imagery
- Analysis – Thermographers classify anomalies by type and severity
- Report – Marked images, CAD overlays, and prioritized recommendations