Van Wylick creates smart roofs
Van Wylick has been supplying insulating roofs and floors for more than 30 years. Since last year, the Isomix® Roof System has been expanded with sensors from Inscio, which automatically remotely monitor the condition of a roof to prevent leaks and consequential damage. Director Laurens van Wylick explains why and how his company creates smart roofs.
Smart roofs: Preventing leaks and damage
Van Wylick Insulating Roofs B.V. in Heeswijk-Dinther simplifies the installation of roofs with the Isomix® Roof System. This system consists of insulation boards of variable thickness, filled and finished with insulating, pressure-resistant and water-repellent mortar. "We have been a distinctive supplier of insulating roofs for decades," says Van Wylick. "Because concrete mortar incorporates water, after decades we still have to explain where that moisture stays and how our roofs behave in practice. By equipping Isomix® roofs with sensors at the bottom, middle and top of the insulation package, we can provide near real-time insight into the temperature and humidity of a flat roof. With the main benefit to clients and roofers being able to prevent leaks and damage preventively."
Smart roofs for building managers and roofers
"The remote monitoring solution developed with Inscio with 'Data-as-a-Service' delivers smart roofs," van Wylick summarizes. "This innovation fits seamlessly with the overarching trend toward smart cities. As roofs are used more intensively as habitats (roof gardens) and to collect and gradually drain rainwater (retention roofs), it becomes more important to monitor the condition. Roofers can utilize the solution as part of their service contract, while building managers can use the measurement data more objectively to plan the required multi-year maintenance. We partnered with Inscio because of its innovative measurement solution and the fact that they have both extensive knowledge and experience in the construction and GWW sectors, as well as with real-time data collection and acquisition."
"Until last year we informed clients and partners based on practical experience, now we provide objective measurement data."
Remote condition monitoring with 'data-as-a-service'
Clients, managers and contractors want a better understanding of the condition and service life of building components for warranty and maintenance obligations. To this end, periodic inspections are currently carried out on a regular basis. With the Inscio sensors, Van Wylick enables remote condition monitoring as an alternative to costly and person-dependent on-site inspections. "Until last fall, we informed clients and partners about the expected roof behavior based on practical experience," Van Wylick continues. "Now we can provide objective measurement data at intervals of tens of minutes or an hour, showing exactly how a laid roof dries and behaves under varying weather conditions. In cooperation with Inscio, we are adding 'Data-as-a-Service' without our customers having to invest in the necessary sensors."
