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The ingress of moisture into buildings can result in significant damage to finishes, or even the structure,
and disruption to the occupants.
Therefore early diagnosis of the cause(s) followed by appropriate remedial
measures is essential in order to minimise the consequences of any such ingress.
The sources of moisture ingress can be numerous and varied. Glanville Consultants provide the expertise
and experience required to identify the defects and propose the most effective remedial solutions.
Design and Construction Audits Covering:
- Ground Conditions and Foundations.
- The Structural Frame.
- Masonry.
- Roofing and Cladding.
- Curtain Walling and Glazing.
- Damproofing.
- Waterproofing.
- Drainage.
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Investigation Techniques Include:
- Thermographic surveys (location of retained moisture, insulation defects, cold bridging).
- Earth Leakage testing (location of penetrations in waterproof membranes).
- Electronic Moisture Scanning (identifying areas of trapped or ingressing moisture).
- Ground Penetrating Radar.
- Detailed visual inspections.
- Dye / Chemical Tracer testing.
- Water spray and flood testing.
- Instrusive investigations.
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