Dictionary of Moisture Protection & Restoration

How to inspect and analyze the damage:

a. Visual inspection

b. Tapping and sounding .

c. Infrared scanning

d. Metal detection

e. Laboratory analysis

Find the cause of the problem! Besides the above, the review of the history of the structure, the available drawings and documentation is most important. The time spent on research has been invaluable in successful projects. The study of construction documents will reveal some causes of existing failures. Bear in mind that often the actual installation does not correspond with the drawings .

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