Capacitance Testing Roof

Ir analyzers state of the art impedance surveys test both capacitance and resistance for the most accurate results in a wide range of materials and constructions.

Capacitance testing roof.

Impedance roof moisture surveys our technicians use electrical impedance capacitance moisture meters to detect the presence of moisture within roofing and waterproofing systems. Electronic leak detection is also widely used to provide the client with peace of mind that the installed flat roof is fit for purpose and has a. This testing method eliminates the dangers and potential damage that can be caused by traditional flood testing and even pinhole leaks that aren t visible to the naked eye can be pinpointed. Thus they are well suited to the measurement of different types of materials and constructions found in roofing and waterproofing systems as the combination of both components allows for a more versatile testing calibration and measurement arrangement.

Our technicians use electrical capacitance impedance moisture meters to detect the presence of moisture within roofing and waterproofing systems. Ect is a non destructive testing service offering a very simple but cost effective way in identifying entrapped water within a roofing construction. Capacitance scanners are purely capacitive as they do not have a resistive component. Electric capacitance impedance testing is a non destructive testing technique used to quickly and accurately identify water entry pathways and areas of entrapped water within a roof construction.

Impedance scanners combine both capacitance and resistance for testing. Ec testing is perhaps the most effective method of assessing a roof owing to the user friendly nature of the results which are presented as vibrant contour plots showing clearly the wet or dry areas beneath the membrane. Electric capacitance impedance testing in flat roof inspections. Electric capacitance impedance testing was performed on the roof using a tramex moisture meter leak seeker.

Electric capacitance impedance testing sends an electric current into the roof and is based on the material s ability to store electrical energy. Ir analyzers state of the art capacitance surveys test both capacitance and resistance for the most accurate results in a wide range of materials and constructions. This technique is based on the ability of a material to store electrical energy. Electrical capacitance impedance testing a nondestructive procedure used to identify entrapped water within a roof system electrical capacitance impedance testing may not produce a significant result on new construction.

This method works due to the ability of water to store or conduct electrical energy. The meter sends an electric current into the roof without penetrating the membrane. The impedance is measured by creating a low frequency alternating field between the electrodes. As with most nde surveys ec results are typically verified through a combination of techniques including infrared thermal imaging moisture meters and physical exposure roof cuts.