Mild Indicators of What can later be Serious Roof Leak Damage

Water leakage in your roof can go from a bad situation to a worse one in a matter of hours if not days. Structural damage to your commercial buildings can be averted by timely investigation of flat roof leakages through rigorous testing. You must get in touch with a professional in roof leak detection in UK if you happen to notice any of these signs as a part of your commercial properties. Cracks in the roof and peeling paint could be early indicators after which damp walls follow. Mold or mildew growing on the ceiling of a structure could...

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Effective Tips to Prevent Basement Leaks

Basement leakage may be caused due to number of reasons including a crack in the building foundation, poor lot grading or drainage, overflowing eaves troughs, blocked connection between the building and the main sewer in the street or a back-up of wastewater in the sewer system. Basement leak detection in UK helps you to fix the leakage problems. Water leakage in the basements can be avoided by following a few maintenance tips. Install Gutters Installing gutters and downspouts prevent rain water from dumping to your foundation wall. Maintaining...

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Infrared Leak Detection Can Save You a Bundle

Locating the source of roof leak is challenging and daunting, and at times even the most experienced professional finds it difficult to locate the actual source of roof leak. Minor damages that get unnoticed may cause serious damage to the building. An infrared roof inspection can detect the evidence of latent moisture within the roof cavities. Always keep in mind, the moisture stains are not caused by the leaks directly above the wet area. Leaks may also occur at the ridge line area, clings to the rafters and finally drips onto the ceiling...

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Popular Methods Implemented in Commercial Property Flat Roof Leak Detection

The process of identifying a leaky roof is especially difficult for flat roofs, because the initial leak site does not always show itself early on. However, using some fail safe detection methods like electronic testing and flood testing, professionals in roof surveys can find the issue at hand. Since businesses and commercial institutions have to keep their daily business going, they cannot afford a lot of downtime. It is best to go for some of the tried and tested methods of investigating roof leaks that are mentioned below. Flood Testing  In...

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What is Flood Testing?

Although flood testing isn’t a common leak detection practice followed today, it continues to remain effective when electronic testing is impractical or in areas that are continually submerged in water (swimming pools, water fountains, etc.) Sometimes, it is necessary to ensure that a structure can withstand substantial water leakage. What is flood testing? The area to be tested is completely filled with water without allowing a chance to escape either through the drain or other source. The water is filled to a minimum depth of 1” and a maximum...

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Common Flat Roof Leakage Issues

Commercial buildings with flat roofs are susceptible to leakage issues and hence need regular leakage inspection. Some of the common issues flat roof problems include: 1. Ponding/Standing Water: Water that stands on a roof without draining away is always a problem and a major source for leakage. The water collected may seep into the ceiling causing leaks. A slight slope towards the drainpipe can help to solve the problem. Drains should be cleaned regularly to prevent blockage. Ponding water can also damage the waterproofing membrane within...

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What is Electronic Leak Detection?

Electronic leak detection is a simple but effective method used by professional leakage detection companies in the UK. The method is often hyped up by companies to justify unusually high consultation fees. What is Electronic Leak Detection? Electronic leak detection or earth leak detection are a series of procedures used to detect leaks. They’re ideal for all commercial establishments especially rail-road tracks, parking lots, etc. One method is the low voltage test for waterproofing membranes and is used by architects and construction...

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