Roof Inspection Edinburgh’s Post

Roof deflection 👷 A quick gauge of structural integrity of a roof is to check the deflection - how much it has dropped from the installed level. This is applicable to pitched and flat roofs. For pitched roofs movement of the trusses below causes the exterior surface to drop. Causes include rotten or broken timber. On flat roofs movement is caused by changes to the substructure decking and compaction of insulation underneath. Aerial imaging photogrammetry can be used on larger roofs to create a 3D model of the surface of a roof. Software tools can then be used to measure the deflection below the installation plane. Further assessment can then be actioned such as internal inspection or core samples. Want to know more? contact@roofinspectionedinburgh.com #roofdeflection #roofstructuralfaultdetection #roofstructure #roofsurvey #roofinspection

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