Flat Roof Leak Testing

At rooftek advance we carry out electronic integrity leak testing on completion of all of our commercial flat roofing works.

Flat roof leak testing.

Our fantastic bit of technology allows us to electronically test flat roofs for penetrations and leak areas. Compatible with 99 of flat roofs and roofing membranes capable of accurately detecting pinhole leaks a quick and efficient method of detecting roof leaks non invasive testing method zero damage to your roof. Compatible with the majority of roof membranes non invasive no damage caused to the membrane. Astm e1105 and aama 501 2 test methods are good overall methods commonly used to test exterior walls sloped glazing and shallow pitched roofs to help identify leak sources.

Wet roof testing requires the roof surface to be soaking wet as transmission of electricity through the water in the leak source provides the signal that there is a leak. This test can only be performed in dry conditions. Buckleys dry roof pro flat electronic roof leak detector kit offers rapid and effective method of testing a wide range of non conductive flat roof coverings and can test up to 2000m 2 per day. Often referred to as the dry test.

Dry testing applies a high voltage dc current to the surface via an electrode such as a phosphor bronze brush connected to the detector unit. Spray testing is the use of controlled water flow deposited on building components in a manner that simulates normal to severe weather conditions. Electronic leak detection eld is a non destructive diagnostic used to identify water leak entry and areas of trapped water within a flat or low pitched roof construction. The operator surrounds the area to be tested with a trace wire and uses two electrodes and a pulse generator to send an electrical pulse through the roof surface.

At thornton roof leak detection we have over 40 years experience in all aspects of roofing technologies and with over 25 years specialist leak detection and investigation services to date we like to think we know a thing or two about how and why they leak. Using electronically charged bristles it is an non intrusive roof leak detection method can identify problematic areas with pinpoint precision. The roof s entire surface must be adequately covered with water. Benefits of the testing include.

Leak detection for leaking roof wall or basement. It was designed to locate leaks on flat roof systems such as single ply roofs asphalt roofs liquid applied roofs. Membrane thickness has no impact on the wet testing process.