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SEE THE MOISTURE THAT CAN’T BE SEEN!

STUCCO WATER ENTRY

Infrared thermography is a fast and non-destructive technology that can accurately track down sources of moisture in the buildings. The camera quickly identifies where further invasive testing should be performed.

EIFS Product Defect Documentation – Exterior Insulation Finish Systems


DECK LEDGER LEAK

CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS: Moisture can infiltrate siding, brick veneers, stucco, stone and other facades used on buildings, especially if they are not properly installed. Without an infrared camera, it is very difficult to find the leaks caused by these weatherproofing systems. When left undetected, moisture that makes its way through the façade of a building can wind up damaging ceilings, floors, and walls within the structure itself.

Moisture behind the EIFS siding could not be seen.

DECK LEDGER LEAK

Testing this entire building with a contact moisture meter would be time consuming and expensive. All four stories were scanned from the ground with minimal cost. Moisture intrusion was then verified with a contact moisture meter and destructive discovery. Thermographic imaging can accurately locate building moisture issues and track to their source of origin. You can inspect places that can’t be physically reached with moisture meters. Once repaired, you can monitor the drying process and confirm when the moisture is gone .