Most of the calls we receive have to do with water intrusion of some type. Be it rain leak testing, leaking from decks, walls or even higher up, it always entails testing of some sort. Many times, however, destructive testing is necessary to source the leak. Although destructive testing is somewhat messy and and costly, it’s necessary for more definitive …
Infrared Camera Scanning and Thermography | Los Angeles
The images before you were taken as part of an infrared scanning project only. The property was a single family home located in Los Angeles. To get a better idea of our scope, we were sent out to this house to perform Rain Leak Detection Services using Infrared Technology to scan interior surfaces during testing. Although destructive testing (which requires …
Deck Leaks | Water Intrusion Testing Los Angeles
Of course, it always seem to happen when you least expect it. This is especially true when you just moved into that new house. What am I talking about? Deck leaks of course. Leaking decks are not only problematic and annoying, they are also potentially cause for structural instability, and it is always recommended that you hire a CA State …
Water Intrusion Specialists and Thermography Experts | Los Angeles
Water Intrusion Testing, Moisture Leak Investigation and the use of Thermography here in Los Angeles go hand in hand with any sort of water intrusion testing or rain leak detection service. There are times when destructive testing just isn’t the most convenient method on finding out where water intrusion or moisture leaks are occurring. Enter thermography, which is a technology …
Window Leak Testing Los Angeles by Water Intrusion Specialist
Windows fail and have water intrusion. Windows Leak when it rains here in Los Angeles. It’s just a fact that we must come to accept, and then deal with. Moreover, it is an issue which many in Los Angeles have to deal with annually, especially during the rainy season and with also with consideration to the changing weather patterns due …
Storefront Water Intrusion Testing | Los Angeles
We were called out by this client to a beautiful Los Angeles Area beach house because the storefront glazing system was leaking. Initially, this building looked flawless, on its face that is. After a few minutes of walking this project we had a good idea of how to test. We quickly determined that water had in fact been entering the …
Los Angeles Window Water Intrusion Test
Upon visiting this Los Angeles Beach house, we noticed several potential issues. Our testing methods includes a job-walk. For the most part, this job-walk introduces us to potential pre-existing conditions. In other words, our visit will help us to determine the type of Los Angeles Window Water Intrusion Test needed. Initially we were met by the owner of the property. …
OTIIMA Sliding Door System Water Test | Los Angeles
WIS is a third party water testing agency here in Los Angeles. As such, we were excited to finally test OTIIMA sliding door system. Dubbed the “minimalist door system”. This door certainly held up to its name from first appearances. Although sold in the USA, the door system is actually a product originating from PORTUGAL by José Maria Ferreira, a …
Forensic Water Intrusion Testing in Los Angeles
Forensic Water Intrusion Testing in Los Angeles This is a forensic test we performed on this new construction home in Beverly Hills. The reason we were called was because there was a leak in this stair system. Unfortunately for us, we weren’t given any information other than the client stating “it leaks around this area when it rains…here”. Naturally, when …
Forensic Water Leak Detection in Los Angeles
Forensic Water Leak Detection in Los Angeles This is a call which we received from a restoration company. While this project seemed to be somewhat straight forward. As it turned out, we discovered an issue which we weren’t expecting. The general contractor explained to our crew that the new scuppers were installed and flashed appropriately. So we didn’t suspect that …