If you're comfortable climbing up safely, here's my usual routine: start by checking around vents and flashing first (those sneaky leaks love hiding there), then move along the valleys and edges.
Thermal imaging sounds super useful, especially for hidden moisture. I've only done regular drone footage myself, but now I'm curious—does thermal imaging pick up insulation issues too, or mostly just leaks and moisture? Might be worth looking into...
- Thermal imaging can def pick up insulation issues—cold spots usually mean missing or compressed insulation.
- But honestly, it's not foolproof. I've seen false positives from shadows or reflections, so always double-check visually.
- Curious though, how clear is drone footage for spotting smaller leaks around flashing? Seems like you'd miss some subtle stuff...
"Curious though, how clear is drone footage for spotting smaller leaks around flashing? Seems like you'd miss some subtle stuff..."
Yeah, drones can be hit or miss for those tiny leaks around flashing—depends a lot on camera quality and pilot skill. I've seen some drone footage that's practically HD Netflix quality (minus the popcorn), but even then, subtle leaks can slip by unnoticed. Honestly, nothing beats getting up there yourself or having someone physically inspect tricky spots. Tech's cool and all, but old-school eyeballing still wins sometimes...
Yeah, drone footage can be slick and all, but honestly it won't catch those sneaky little leaks around flashing every time. I've had cases where the drone pics looked crystal clear—like you could count shingles—but still missed minor issues we found later by hand. Bottom line, drones are great for an overview, but if you're worried about subtle leaks, a hands-on check is still your best bet. Better safe than sorry with roofs...
"Bottom line, drones are great for an overview, but if you're worried about subtle leaks, a hands-on check is still your best bet."
Yeah, learned that the hard way myself. Had a drone inspection last spring—looked pristine—but come fall, found water stains in the attic. Makes me wonder, anyone had better luck combining drone footage with thermal imaging? Heard mixed things...
