Roof Moisture Nuclear

The nuclear technology is able to distinguish between multiple levels of moisture and can operate in a wide range of weather conditions on any type of slope roof.

Roof moisture nuclear.

Astm d7954 d7954m standard practice for moisture surveying of roofing and waterproofing systems using non destructive electrical impedance scanners establishes requirements for conducting electrical impedance scans of roof assemblies. It also reduces thermal resistance resulting in reduced energy efficiency and inflated energy costs. Troxler continues to set new product standards of quality and precision in the construction industry. Nuclear radioscopic roof moisture surveys are a form of non destructive testing used to detect and document moisture content within a roofing system.

A nuclear moisture survey provides accurate mapping of moisture concentrations by density within a roofing assembly. Performed regularly nuclear surveys can help identify latent moisture within the roofing system. Finally a major disadvantage is that since the nuclear meter samples about 2 square feet of roof at each grid point and most surveys are taken on a 10 x 10 grid a nuclear moisture survey sees only about 2 of the roof. Nuclear moisture detection is the only accurate method for testing ballasted roofs and the underlying sections of multiple construction roof systems.

We are recognized worldwide as the industry standard for nuclear moisture density gauges. Our inspection teams precisely mark out the damaged areas on the roof surface so you can save tens even hundreds of thousands of dollars in unnecessary repairs or replacement. Impedance scans can be effective in identifying concealed and entrapped moisture within roofing or. During the testing a 5 x5 or 10 x10 grid is marked depending on what.

5 1 excess moisture trapped in roofing or waterproofing systems can adversely affect performance and lead to premature failure of roofing or waterproofing systems and its components. Nuclear thermography is conducted using a nuclear scanning meter that emits neutrons from a radiation source from the scanning meter down through the roof assembly. The readings can also be affected by inconsistencies in the roof components. The emitted neutrons that encounter hydrogen atoms in the roof assembly are slowed down and bounced back to the counting detector within the scanning meter.

Additionally the roof surface must be dry in order for these meters to produce accurate results. The infrared image pinpoints the extent of moisture damage and wet insulation within the roof. Nuclear surveys provide excellent information at low cost and substantially improve your roofing options. Rcs utilizes troxler roof moisture gauges for the nuclear surveys.

We begin by marking the intersecting points of a 5 x 5 grid pattern on the entire roof surface with paint or chalk. A nuclear roof moisture survey is the most accurate way to locate trapped moisture in ballasted roofs.