Nuclear Roof Moisture Survey

When is a nuclear roof moisture survey appropriate.

Nuclear roof moisture survey.

Moisture surveys are conducted using a prelocated grid pattern throughout the roof area at which the device is placed and readings are recorded. The grid pattern is typically 5 to 10 feet apart. We begin by marking the intersecting points of a 5 x 5 grid pattern on the entire roof surface with paint or chalk. The readings can also be affected by inconsistencies in the roof components.

Building enclosuresave energy stop drafts leaks and mold cut costs go green. Vector mappingelectronic leak detection in roof and waterproofing membranes. A nuclear moisture survey provides accurate mapping of moisture concentrations by density within a roofing assembly. On ballasted roofs the gravel will be temporarily moved aside in order to place the nuclear gauge directly on the roof surface.

Finally a major disadvantage is that since the nuclear meter samples about 2 square feet of roof at each grid point and most surveys are taken on a 10 x 10 grid a nuclear moisture survey sees only about 2 of the roof. 5 1 excess moisture trapped in roofing or waterproofing systems can adversely affect performance and lead to premature failure of roofing or waterproofing systems and its components. Performed regularly nuclear surveys can help identify latent moisture within the roofing system. The nuclear meter is also used to detect moisture that is located deep in the roofing system.

Steamcut costs boost steam system efficiency. The nuclear technology is able to distinguish between multiple levels of moisture and can operate in a wide range of weather conditions on any type of slope roof. It also reduces thermal resistance resulting in reduced energy efficiency and inflated energy costs. During the testing a 5 x5 or 10 x10 grid is marked depending on what.

A nuclear roof moisture survey is typically conducted on a 10 x 10 grid pattern across the entire roof surface. Rcs utilizes troxler roof moisture gauges for the nuclear surveys. A nuclear roof moisture survey is the most accurate way to locate trapped moisture in ballasted roofs. Capacitance impedance testing and electric vector field mapping are also established methods to determine problem areas.

Infrared and nuclear roof testing are established methods with a consensus based standard for identifying captured moisture in flat roofs and breaches in the building envelope and thermal barriers. Using the nuclear meter as a backup during an infrared survey is a tremendous advantage because it minimizes the chance of errors and insures that the survey is as. Impedance scans can be effective in identifying concealed and entrapped moisture within roofing or. The plotting of wet areas is derived from the recorded readings and.

Nuclear radioscopic roof moisture surveys are a form of non destructive testing used to detect and document moisture content within a roofing system. Roof scan is one of the few companies that is licensed to operate nuclear equipment.