Locating breaches with electronic leak detection

  Electronicleak detection for locating breaches in the roofing membrane is an extremely accurate technology used to establish the integrity of the waterproofing system.  Thornton Consulting has been an advocate of wet and dry electronic leak testing methods since the 1980’s as an alternative to the traditional flood testing. Over the years, this...

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The benefits of flood testing for leak detection

Accuracy and precision in leak detection is crucial to ensure the structure below and any interior mechanical installations are secure from water infiltration and potential damage. Over the years, various integrity tests have been developed, each with specific advantages and limitations of use.  Flood testing to establish the integrity of the waterproofing...

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The importance of roof leak detection

Why is early detection of a roof leak important? Water leaking into the property not only causes structural damage over time, it can also destroy valuable and perhaps irreplaceable contents in residential, commercial or business premises. The longer the seepage is neglected, the greater the expense to rectify the problem. There is also the potential for a risk to health when...

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Watch Out for These 5 Roof Leakage Signs in your Building

If you’re a property manager or owner, you will surely know the importance of keeping your building in its best shape for optimum results. This is especially true in the case of roofs as failure to maintain them can result in expensive repairs or replacements that could have been prevented. We bring you the top 5 signs to watch when you’re opting a leakage detection UK.  1. Bubbles or Blisters – If you are suddenly noticing some blisters or bubbles on your industrial roof, it may be a sign of trapped moisture. This can lead to...

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The 4 Most Common Causes of Commercial Flat Roof Leaks

A working roof is one of the basic necessities for any business to thrive. If you are worried about your roofs leaking and causing disruption in your business activities, it might be best to consult leak detection specialists UK to get a thorough check done. Property managers must look out for these common causes of flat roof leaks: 1. Clogged Drainage or Ponding Water If your flat roof doesn’t have a working drainage system, your roof will turn into a swimming pool in no time. Ponding water is the largest cause of roof leakage as just one...

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Wet Basement - What’s Involved and Who to Call

A wet basement is an indicator of a leakage that can ruin walls, floors, and even roofs if left unchecked. However, basement leak detection is not as easy as it seems and can be difficult to resolve. Some wet basements are easy to cure only if you know the exact source of the water leak. The reasons behind a wet basement might not be easy to detect and you need leak detection specialists to find what factors causing the problem.  What’s involved? According to basement leak detection UK consultants, finding the exact source of the leakage...

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Planning To Buy A New Roof, Make Sure You Really Need It

Commercial roof leaks can pose a serious threat to the building structure and property managers are advised to schedule an inspection from trusted leak detection specialists at the earliest opportunity.  Sometimes a property manager can decide to the re-roof the building unnecessarily or use roof replacement contractors who don’t have the expertise or the equipment to assess the roof leakage problems and identify the right remedy. Roof replacement is expensive and most of the time it is not needed.  The result is your organisation...

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