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Leak Investigation and Testing

Flat Roofs are Everywhere. Most Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial Roofs are Flat Roofs

Millions of square feet of flat roof are installed each year. Flat roofs are expensive to install and replacement roofs are usually more expensive when disposal costs of the old roof are included.

Flat Roof Leak Detection

Roofs are often ignored as part of the building maintenance plan. The roof only gets attention when it makes itself known, and the only time that happens is when it leaks. Forty-five percent (45%) of all new roofs develop serious problems within one year of installation. The National Roofing Contractors Association estimates that the sources of the problems are due to:

50%

Poor workmanship

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20%

Poor design

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15%

Poor maintenance

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10%

Material failures

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Leak Investigation

With extensive experience in roofing systems of all types and building envelope design, we are equipped to help you both determine the cause of the leak and implement a remediation plan that you can be confident will solve the problem. We can help with all manner of leak investigation, not only for your roof but also:

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Masonry & Chimneys
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Skylights & Installations
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Condensation & Ventilation
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Roof Management & Condition Reports

Leak Investigation

With extensive experience in roofing systems of all types and building envelope design, we are equipped to help you both determine the cause of the leak and implement a remediation plan that you can be confident will solve the problem. We can help with all manner of leak investigation, not only for your roof but also:

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Masonry & Chimneys
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Skylights & Installations
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Condensation & Ventilation
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Roof Management & Condition Reports

Taking smart action with infrared thermography

Infrared Technology

By using thermography for our roof inspections, we’re able to see behind the coverings and detect issues with airtightness or thermal efficiency in a way that’s nondestructive and noninvasive. Infrared thermography helps our experts identify a variety of anomalies, including:

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Air Infiltration
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Heat Loss due to Defective Insulation
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Condensation in a Wall
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Leaks in a Heating System Concealed in a Concrete Slab