Leak detection technology has transformed how remedial waterproofing is carried out.
In building remediation, one of the biggest risks is actually not even the repair work itself but rather an inaccurate or incorrect diagnosis as part of the building inspection.
Water leaks that go un-found or misdiagnosed mean that water ingress and further structural damage isn’t properly remedied. For property owners and strata managers, this means wasted money, ongoing issues, and frustration for you and the residents/occupants of the building.
At BIM Remedial Sydney we take a different approach when it comes to water leak detection. By using the latest leak detection technology, such as infrared thermography building inspections and other non-destructive testing of construction works, we ensure precise results. It’s not about guessing, it’s about evidence-based assessments to ensure pinpoint leak detection.
What is Effective Remediation in Leak Detection and Building Diagnostics?
Effective remedial waterproofing isn’t just about sealing visible cracks in the walls or even replacing the damaged membranes.
The deteriorated material is just step one of an evidence-backed building diagnostic.
Leak detection technology, such as infrared thermography, electronic leak detection, and moisture monitoring, allows our inspectors to explore what is going on behind the scenes and find the cause of the cracks. The proposed intervention is then targeted, precise, and long-lasting.
For strata managers, engineers, and commercial property owners, this approach eliminates repeated failures, reduces lifecycle costs, and delivers confidence that the building will perform as intended.
Why Do Remediation Works Fail Without Proper Diagnostics?
Waterproofing failures and undetected leaks can be among the most expensive building defects, and prove to be a common problem in Sydney.
In many instances, just a membrane or façade is repaired multiple times but the underlying failure point is not identified or resolved.
The cause of this often comes down to the commercial building inspection. A routine visual inspection can be adequate for some applications, but it often results in assumptions and surface-level repairs that look aesthetically remedied but are not.
Over time, the cause of the water ingress causes the damage to reappear, often worse than before.
This means ongoing costs and disruption and possibly even more extensive remedial waterproofing works down the road.
BIM Remedial Sydney reduces this risk by applying non-destructive testing for construction and building maintenance that verifies the cause of the defect before recommending any remediation. Much like a doctor would diagnose an illness before prescribing treatment.
What are BIM Sydney’s Leak Detection Technologies?
We use a number of leak detection technologies when conducting commercial building inspection in Sydney and strata diagnostics throughout NSW. These include:
- Infrared thermography
- Electronic leak detection
- Moisture meters
- Drone inspections
What Is Infrared Thermography and Why Is It So Effective?
Infrared thermography building inspection uses high-resolution thermal cameras to capture temperature variations across surfaces. This allows for a deeper analysis than a simple visual inspection would provide.
In most cases, the areas affected by water ingress will retain more heat or in a different manner to the sections that are dry, and thus not impacted by water ingress. Following the pattern and flow of this water ingress allows our team to spot hidden leaks behind walls, in roofing systems, or hidden by façade cladding.
The benefit of employing an infrared thermography building inspection – other than its accuracy – is that it is completely non-invasive and does not require any destruction or impact on the building integrity.
What Is Electronic Leak Detection and Why Is It So Effective?
Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) is another tried and tested method used for diagnosing leaks in waterproofing membranes on flat roofs, podiums, and balconies.
We use low-voltage tracer currents to pinpoint breaches in the membrane as precisely as possible. Traditional flood testing, the conventional and old school way of diagnosing leaks on waterproofing membranes, simply does not offer the same level of accuracy. Moreover, ELD allows for highly targeted repairs of those water-damaged layers saving you the cost of full end to end replacements and ensuring long-term compliance with commercial building inspection standards and regulations.
What Are Moisture Meters and Why Is It So Effective?
Moisture meters track water content within materials such as concrete slabs, walls, and finishes. Over time, this data reveals how moisture levels change, identifying leaks that visual inspections can’t detect.
A moisture meter provides a series of numerical data over a time horizon which helps to verify and identify whether materials are being affected (which can compromise integrity) but drying over time. This achieves two things: Firstly, it allows for hidden leaks that are persisting to be identified and rectified; and secondly it ensures that the full extent of the leak and its damage can be found and thus attended to.
When it comes to remedial waterproofing, the more quantifiable data that is available the less ambiguous and more evidence-based the subsequent fix can be!
What Are Drone Inspections and Why Is It So Effective?
Drone technology is far more commonplace and familiar nowadays, and BIM Remedial Sydney has been using this increasingly efficient and accessible technology to provide safe, effective, and high-resolution inspections of difficult-to-reach areas of a building. Without technologically-equipped drones, areas such as high-rise façades, parapets, and roof membranes would require scaffolding or rope access to inspect.
With the drones capturing high resolution imagery we can ensure easier and faster inspections, a reduced risk to safety and even more comprehensive visuals than before. All of this amounts to better commercial building inspection and water detection.
Why Choose BIM for Leak Detection Technology in Sydney?
BIM Sydney removes the guesswork from waterproofing and remediation. Our diagnostic-first approach combines technology, expertise, and compliance to deliver accurate, lasting solutions.
- Evidence-based reporting ensures every recommendation is backed by data
- Transparent, realistic quoting eliminates cost surprises
- Targeted remedial waterproofing solutions ensure effectiveness over the long term
- Non-invasive methodology provides peace of mind for building managers and owners
Contact our team today to arrange an inspection or discuss your strata or commercial waterproofing needs., contact BIM Sydney today.
