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.

Using electronically charged bristles it is an non intrusive roof leak detection method can identify problematic areas with pinpoint precision. 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. Often referred to as the dry test. 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.

Spray testing is the use of controlled water flow deposited on building components in a manner that simulates normal to severe weather conditions. Membrane thickness has no impact on the wet testing process. Need help with leak detection through your roof wall floor basement etc. 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.

It was designed to locate leaks on flat roof systems such as single ply roofs asphalt roofs liquid applied roofs. Our fantastic bit of technology allows us to electronically test flat roofs for penetrations and leak areas. Compatible with the majority of roof membranes non invasive no damage caused to the membrane. 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.

Electronic leak detection can also be used to confirm that a newly installed flat roof membrane is watertight. The roof s entire surface must be adequately covered with water. 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. Benefits of the testing include.

This method of flat roof electronic leak detection is ideal for use on any flat or low pitched roof to identify breaches in exposed membrane systems allowing for a quicker testing schedule identifying imperfections such as pinholes and punctures. This test can only be performed in dry conditions. 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.