Benefits Roof sensor and data

Property management, condition measurement and life extension

Condition measurements are often performed to determine the condition of the elements in need of maintenance. Similarly for the roof.

This inspection process is time-consuming, labour-intensive and only to a limited extent objective. An inspector goes on site to assess the status and records observations. But did the inspector observe everything? Has the right conclusion been drawn? Was the site visited? Was the inspection not too late in the cycle, so that the degradation of the element already leads to greater risks or costs?

With the trend that roofs are increasingly being used as habitats (roof gardens) and for collecting and discharging rainwater (interest rate roofs), condition monitoring is becoming more important. This is because roofs can no longer be visually inspected and the risks with multiple roof uses are increasing significantly.

Inscio's "smart roof solution" is suitable for flat roofs because all the measurement sensors are placed in the insulation package. They consume very little energy, allowing all sensors to collect and transmit data for over ten to fifteen years without maintenance, but most importantly to signal on problems in and around the roof before damage occurs!

The innovative roof sensor

Moisture and leak detection

On both the top and bottom of the Inscio Roofs sensor is a surface that is sturdy and durable. It absorbs moisture quickly and releases it just as quickly. Ideal for detecting moisture and signaling leaks.

Heat Resistance

We measure temperature at the top and bottom of the insulation material. With those temperatures, we assess the thermal resistance and have a view of the temperature profile.

Innovative roof sensor technology

Real-time insight into the roof

Inscio provides a software suite, completely web-based so can be used anywhere, to look at the condition of the roof in real time. Does that mean someone always has to log in to look at the problems? No! We have smart signaling based on roof algorithms, automatically Inscio users are informed about possible anomalies and risks.

Just-in-time maintenance

Property owners, as well as roofers and manufacturers, obviously do not want leaks and damage during the warranty period. Yet differences in temperature and humidity can lead to surprises after only a few years. Inscio ensures that you can intervene exactly in time, neither too early nor too late, through virtually real-time sensor data and signaling on deviations and problems

Fewer inspections, fewer movements, fewer emissions

Property owners perform condition measurements to determine the condition of maintenance-sensitive elements. So too for the roof. This inspection process is time-consuming, labor-intensive and only marginally objective.

Inscio sensors provide objective readings, i.e. an actual picture, of the roof remotely. There is no, or much less, need to inspect roofs and therefore delivers a huge reduction in movements and thus emissions.

Prevent leaks and damages

We see from the data whether moisture is accumulating in the roof, whether the roof on top is dirty but also what the thermal resistance is in the roof. Based on that data, we alert our customers to risks before damage occurs. We enable our customers to intervene before things go wrong.

Our customers tell

"Until last fall, we informed clients and partners about expected roof behavior based on practical experience. Now we provide objective measurement data"

Laurens van Wylick - Isomix insulating mortars

"The data we collect and analyze with Inscio Roofs' sensors helps us get all stakeholders to look at construction in a more sustainable way. But also better calculate the life-cycle costs of alternative roof structures for clients and consultants."

Eduard Beekhuizen - Babylon roofs

"We offer insight in places where there never was insight."

'Roofs are increasingly being used as living space (roof gardens), the installation of PV panels and the collection and gradual discharge of rainwater (retention roofs). The roof is found space. But that also leads to enormous risks.'