Roofs in commercial properties generally cover a much larger expanse than residential homes and determining the entry point of a leak when a breach occurs
can prove to be challenging. Thornton Consulting have been providing a highly professional commercial roof leak detection services since the 1980’s as the leading test house across the property sector. This includes office blocks, municipal car parks, hotels, airports, retail centres, factories and distribution hubs throughout the UK and Ireland.
Water ingress may not be immediately visible to the naked eye, especially if the water is pooling in an area of the building which is not regularly accessed. In warehouses for example, stock can be subject to water damage well before the
leak becomes evident. Mould and fungal growth spreads rapidly in a damp environment and if left unresolved this can result in considerable costs
and disruption to business operations. The origin of a breach in the roofing membrane may not be immediately above the point where water is manifesting into the property, as leaks can travel through the roof system of other part of the structure before they become evident.
Roof leak detection on commercial properties requires a methodical and accurate approach to establish the source of the water ingress and Thornton Consulting will liaise with clients to ascertain vital information regarding the type of roofing material and construction or other relevant information on the construction of the building. This pre-survey research will determine the best testing system to apply for identification, enabling recommendations to resolve the breach.
Various positive detection methods have been developed over the years, which in the majority of survey procedures and whenever the structure allows, are non-destructive. Thornton Consulting’s team of time-served, skilled operatives work closely with Main Contractors, Architects, Facilities Management and Roofers to ensure the roof integrity of commercial property is secure and safeguarded from future water entry causing potential structural and internal content damage.