Leakage analysis and report is one crucial way of checking water leakage before conducting waterproofing works. It is therefore a process in finding and fixing any water leaks that could cause damage to houses. Such leak detection is highly sensitive and accurate. High-quality thermographic technology accurately measures and visualizes the infrared radiation of objects by their heat difference.
The waterproofing system membrane does wear off over time, regardless of the durability of waterproofing tightness. The impact of expansion and contraction of the waterproofing system could be the cause of damage.
Waterproofing is to resist the penetration of water in its liquid state through a structure or a surface. Properly waterproofing foundation walls is required to prevent deterioration and seepage. Waterproofing systems can be quite sophisticated. Failed waterproofing will cause water damage to the building structure.
Over time, water pipes used to connect from home to the main water supply line may also begin to lose quality and degrade, contributing to a broken or damaged water line. These damages could lead to water leakage in the house.
Figuring out the main water supply may be a daunting task if you don’t know what to look out for. But finding the source of the water leak is crucial to prevent extensive repairs in the house.
There are some water leak symptoms that can be easily spotted without a plumber or professionals. Homeowners could search for the following before engaging a contractor or a plumber.
Signs and symptoms to find the source of water leakage
- Check the water meter to identify whether it is a water pipe leak or waterproofing leakage. Mark the meter reading before turning off the water supply and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter does not read exactly the same as before, you probably have a pipe leak. Call for a professional plumber to carry out a more detailed check for you.
- Hand touch all the toilet faucets to find out whether water is coming from them due to worn faucet washers and gaskets.
- Check for water pressure in your home to find leaks in moist areas such as shower areas, and bathtubs. Check for leaks by running the tap and looking underneath the flooring such as the joints of the kerb and surroundings.
- Visual inspect the surroundings and look for noticeable water stains on wood, walls, and ceilings and any sign of dampness spores. If you are unsure of where the begin, look for drywall panels that are sagging or crumbling.
- Bubbled paint appearing on the wall or ceiling will bring unpleasant sights to homeowners.
- Watermark stains on the wall, ceiling, or ceiling board.
- Stalactites on the concrete ceiling behind the ceiling board.
- Water ponding or puddles on the specific corner of the floor. Damp floors can choke drainage pipes, and poor ventilation, which caused water to pool underneath. It means there is a major issue with water leakage. These puddles may start as water leaks out. Trace the water to find out the source of the leaks coming from. When there is a leak, water begins to flow out through the opening, at the same time, dirt and debris will find their way to the weakest point. If you notice any usual areas in your home are damp or wet, you can suspect a leak. All you have to do is to check for wet areas in your home. If the leak is coming from somewhere near a water source, it could be from the sink or toilet.
- Mould growth and musty smell within the wet area such as bathroom, toilets, and kitchen. When there is a water leak for an extended period of time, mould and mildew will start to grow and cause serious damage and air quality issues when left untreated. Mould can make any leak fairly obvious and easy to spot them.
- Damp concrete slab on the side of the wall or even on the toilet ceiling. The ceiling underneath may be damaged as a result of the potentially waterproofing membrane has failed or that the steel to the floor waist has been broken in some way. The grout seals around the floor may have eroded.
- Toilet leaks can be caused by a system obstruction, cracks from the WC bowl to the pipes, a loose toilet at the base, or a broken seal. If this is the case, there will be overflowing or water leaking.
SWC Construction, have the latest technology to carry out and locate water leaks in bathrooms, roofs, ceiling, balconies, and all concrete surfaces. Using an infrared camera to detect water damage is more efficient. Thermal imaging captures each object that gives off infrared light. Even cold objects emit some kind of infrared light. A thermal imaging detector measures the amount of infrared light that is emitted off a surface. The measurement of infrared light is then captured to determine the temperature.
Leak detection could stop undefined water leaks before it begins to soil over your house or premises. Instead of waiting for the problem to escalate, we could carry out the leak detection to prevent more serious damage in the house such as the replacement of parquet flooring, valuable furniture and those built-in cabinets, and more.
Some leaks are difficult to be detected with the human naked eye, therefore thermal leak detection will be helpful to the homeowner and business owners to identify the cause of the leak and rectify the repairs to save money and time to troubleshoot the leakage issue. It also safe money in the water bills and prevent severe property damage. Such services could be carried out on every area of your home such as rooftop, balcony, planter box, terrace, shower, bathroom, swimming pool, basement, and all wall and floor leaks.
Thermal Leak detection is accurate and could locate the most difficult water leaks without any destruction. Its accuracy could narrow the area needed to excavate the leak repair and could provide detailed thermal imaging showing moisture readings. With the collected evidence and supporting images, a comprehensive and professional written report will be provided by our experienced technicians. We provide the best most comprehensive and professional analysis report for moisture leak detection and possible rectification repair solution. We can also perform live flood tests and scan the areas with a thermal imaging machine.
Water leak detection services are fast, and precise and save time and money to do endless troubleshooting to stop water leakage in commercial, industrial, and residential houses.
SWC Construction specializes in identifying leaks and providing the best waterproofing solution services. We have qualified technicians that have experience in the waterproofing industry. We can assist to locate leaks and provide a detailed report on how to rectify the waterproofing leak issue. All reports are written from a professional point of view and findings to resolve long-term waterproofing solutions for all our valuable customers. With our experience in the waterproofing industry of more than 20 years of experience, we know the right waterproofing materials and how to apply them correctly to achieve the best waterproofing results.
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