The most common reported building defects to connect to:Structural Movement
Damp penetration
Condensation
Before any repair work is undertaken it is important to fully comprehend the root cause of the visible damage. All too often contractors are set to treat the symptoms, such as damp staining or cracked masonry, without fixing the underlying building defect. This leads to the problem reoccurring within a short period, leading to further costly repairs.
Trace Biz offers a range of techniques that can pinpoint where air leakage is occurring. These usually include, but are not limited to, the following:
Thermal Imaging
Drafts which cause cooling or heating of the visible surfaces will be visible on a thermal image.Ultrasound
Ultrasonic waves are largely obstructed by solid building materials but will pass through air gaps. By generating ultrasound on one side of a leaky component, we can use an ultrasound detector to identify where the air leakage paths.Micro-manometer
Allows us to assess minute pressure differentials. As the air of higher pressure will always travel to the air of a lower pressure we can use this information to see how air is traveling through your building.Blower Door
This is simply used to create a pressure differential in the affected room. Once the pressure differential is there we can identify where the leaks are by introducing smoke or seeing the effect of air moving over the surfaces through thermography.
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Blower Door- All Services
- LIST OF SERVICES
- Noise, Dust and Vibration Monitoring
- AIR TIGHTNESS TESTING
- Sound Insulation Testing
- SPRAY BAR TESTING
- CONDENSATION RISK ANALYSIS
- AIR PERMEABILITY
- Drainage and Shaft CCTV inspection
- Heat Loss Analysis
- DAMP DIAGNOSIS
- CONDENSATION DIAGNOSIS
- ACOUSTIC CONSULTANCY
- Data Logging
- Utility Mapping
- COMPLIANCE TESTING
- Defect Diagnosis
- Building Compliance Testing
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