Roof Monitoring

Roof Deflection and Safety Monitoring

Various factors can impact the load-bearing capacity of a roof structure. These factors can be internal or external, temporary or permanent, and may arise from human activity or natural events.

Factors that could influence the load-bearing capacity of a roof include:

• Additional Roof Elements: Installation of air conditioning, photovoltaic panels, or other elements.
• Design and Construction Issues: Incorrect calculations of load-bearing capacity or the use of unsuitable materials can result in a long-term reduction in load-bearing capacity.
• Accumulation of Mass: Snow, leaves, branches, and other materials can increase the roof’s load.
• Severe Weather Conditions: Frequent rain, hail, snow, strong winds, or storms may damage the roof, affecting its capacity.
• Improper Roof Use: Storing heavy objects or working on the roof without proper protection can cause damage.
• Corrosion: Materials like steel or reinforced concrete may corrode, weakening the roof’s load-bearing capacity.

Each of these factors can lead to permanent damage to the roof, or even alter its structure, posing a safety risk to surroundings, machinery, products, and personnel.

Roof deformation monitoring, combined with real-time data reporting, enables ongoing evaluation of roof behavior, allowing for timely repair work and preventing permanent damage or collapse. Based on the roof's structural characteristics and construction conditions, SOCOTEC Poland offers customized solutions, typically focusing on tracking changes in roof deflection, inclination, and the tilt of load-bearing columns.