Types of Flat Roof Leak Detection Methods in the UK
ROOF LEAKS
Roof leaks may occur for a number of reasons. Locating and analysing leaks in buildings and other waterproof structures, whether they originate in the roof or other elements of the building is necessary to find out the right solution. Let’s check out the different roof leak testing methods carried out by LEAK DETECTION SPECIALISTS IN THE UK.
ELECTRONIC TESTING • Electronic testing is a quick and efficient flat roof leak detection method used for confirming the waterproofing integrity of membranes. • However this is not a catch-all test as certain membranes are incompatible, especially rubber, whilst the roof build-up or type of deck may not be responsive to the test. • Electronic testing is a non-invasive method that detects even Pinhole Leaks using high voltage leak detection and causes no damage to the roof or the environment.
DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE TESTING • When electronic testing is inappropriate or technically incorrect, differential pressure testing is employed. • This is one of the fastest methods of leak testing that proves much more sensitive in certain leak detection applications. • This method was used for testing entire areas or vulnerable or critical sections of membrane, as per the GLA Building in London, when photovoltaic panel installation meant that the roof membrane would be permanently inaccessible once finished.
FLOOD TESTING • Flood testing is a simple yet effective method that can be used where finishes are in place and electronic testing is impractical. • Flood testing allows you to stress the roofing construction for water entry pathways giving you peace of mind that your roof is properly sealed. • Flood testing works on practically all roofs and provides you with solid visual representation. • When specifying flood testing, certain considerations are necessary viz., the capacity of the roof, effects of major water ingress, water leakage in the drains, and proper monitoring.
TRANSIENT THERMOGRAPHY TESTING • Transient thermography testing is used to bridge deck membranes where there is a risk of failure in the waterproofing membrane due to heavy tracking. • So it is essential to ensure that the membrane has not debonded from the concrete prior to asphalting • It can sometimes be essential to determine the bonding of the membrane to avoid formation of weak point in the water proofing.
INFRA-RED THERMOGRAPHY DIAGNOSTICS • Infra-Red Thermography Diagnostics method is used to establish breaks in the insulation in buildings, as it detects temperature loss through wet or damaged insulation. • It accurately measures surface temperatures, thus providing a real time condition survey against which future performance can be measured. • It can also be applied to the identification of roof leaks, cold spots in the structure, condensation risk in roofs, walls and floors, loss of insulation in roofs and cavity wall insulation, leaks in hot water pipes or under-floor heating circuits, heat gain in cold stores.
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