The roof’s primary function is to protect the building from atmospheric precipitation and strong winds, protect against UV rays and prevent heat loss.
When leaks occur through the roof, it loses its protective properties. Other problems may also appear, such as damage to the ceiling and interior walls, mold, or water infiltration into the roof insulation layer, ruining its thermal properties.
Once you have identified the leak, you will need to fix it as soon as possible. If you are lucky, the damage may not be so extensive yet.
The source of a roof leak is challenging to detect because every element of the roof can cause leaks – either the cover or what is under the roof and the rainwater drainage system. We can talk about a crack, a tear, a missing shingle, rust, and rot. Therefore, to solve the problem quickly and efficiently, it is best to hire licensed Denver roofing companies to do the job.
Roofing specialists have developed and implemented, over time, a lot of ideas and solutions designed to help them when it comes to detecting and repairing leaks. One of them is based on modern infrared technology. Infrared rays measure the heat emitted by a surface or object. Humid surfaces emit different heat than dry surfaces. This information is collected by a special camera, which translates it into images that will show the source of the leak and the amount of water infiltration and moisture-affected areas.