What is moisture mapping.
Moisture mapping is terminology often used in the water damage restoration industry that relates to locating moisture and water in a property that has been impacted by water damage or flooding.
When a property is impacted by flood water, a certain amount of the water and moisture is often trapped inside wall cavities, underneath cabinetry, inside roof spaces, deep in concrete sub-floors and underneath flooring this moisture is not visible to the naked eye, therefore it can be difficult to locate.
Locating all of the moisture in a flood affected property is vital when it comes to effectively drying and remediating the structure and avoiding major mould infestations within the flood affected property.
Once all of the moisture in a flood damaged property is located, a plan and a scope of works can be formulated to best address the works required to properly dry and restore the entire water affected structure of the flooded property.
Using thermal imaging for moisture mapping.
Thermal imaging works by identifying temperature differentials in water affected materials. All building materials give off energy and heat and by determining the temperature of these materials the thermal imaging process can then indicate that the lower temperatures are related to moisture being present within that material.
Thermal imaging is the fastest and most reliable method to use for moisture mapping a flood affected property. By scanning a flooded house or commercial premises with our latest thermal imaging technology, our team can outline the areas within the property that have raised moisture levels from the flood event.
When water and moisture in a flood damaged property is not visible to the naked eye the thermal imaging technology will easily identify this invisible moisture. Thermal imaging is a fast reliable way to method of identifying the full extent of the water damage within a flood affected property.
Taking moisture readings of the wet, water affected materials.
Once we have determined and outlined the areas within the property that are water affected, we can use our moisture meters to gauge the levels of moisture in the wet materials that have been affected.
As we continue through the drying process, we continually document the moisture readings so we can monitor and track the drying process. Our moisture meters can identify the moisture levels in all kinds of materials inside a water damaged house or commercial building including:
- Wet carpets
- Water affected floating floors
- Water damaged timber floors
- Waterlogged concrete slabs
- Gyprock walls & ceilings
- MDF skirting boards
- Brick & masonry walls
- Tiled flooring
Taking relative humidity readings during the moisture mapping process.
Typically, relative humidity readings are also taken during the moisture mapping process. The moisture in the air will also be raised due to the flooding and the wet materials within the water affected property.
Knowing the correct humidity readings and the moisture levels in the air all form part of the overall moisture mapping process, a special hygrometer is used to give us these readings.
A typical relative humidity reading should be around 40% to 60% in a property that has not been affected by water damage. A water damaged property will generally show high relative humidity readings than this.
Documentation of the water damaged areas.
Once the moisture mapping process along with the moisture and humidity readings have been completed, all of the findings should then be documented into the water damage assessment report to be used as future reference throughout the water damage restoration process.
Thorough moisture mapping, extensive moisture readings and correct documentation are all vital process that form part of the total water damage restoration process.
Why choose Flood Fixers for moisture mapping in Adelaide.
If you need moisture mapping or a thorough water damage assessment in Adelaide why not contact the dedicated team of water damage restoration professionals at Flood Fixers. Our team have many years’ experience with thermal Imaging, and detailed moisture mapping and we would love to assist you anytime.
Our team have all the latest thermal imaging cameras and state of the art moisture detection instruments to achieve the most accurate moisture mapping and moisture readings for our valued customers.
- Over 20 years moisture mapping experience.
- We have the latest thermal imaging cameras for best results.
- State of the art high tech moisture detection instruments.
- Available for thorough water damage assessments in all Adelaide suburbs.
Thorough water damage & mould assessments in Adelaide.
The first step for a successful water damage restoration or mould remediation in Adelaide is to provide a thorough and accurate assessment of the damage. Based on this assessment an accurate scope of works and a plan moving forward to remediate the water or mould damage can be formulated.
By identifying the true extent of the water damage and the levels of moisture within the water affected property we can then begin to understand what works will be required for successful remediation of the water damaged property.
The team at Flood Fixers have many years’ experience assessing and remediating water damaged, and mould affected properties in Adelaide, we know exactly what is required to deliver a successful water damage and mould remediation outcome for our valued customers.
Moisture mapping, thermal imaging and accurate moisture readings all play important roles when conducting professional water damage and mould remediation assessments in Adelaide.
- Moisture mapping.
- Thermal imaging.
- Taking accurate moisture readings.
- Humidity readings.
- Water damage assessments.
- Mould assessments.
Flood Fixers are available to provide accurate moisture mapping and water and mould remediation assessment anywhere throughout all Adelaide suburbs, we also provide 24/7 emergency water damage restorations services Adelaide wide.
Contact the Flood Fixers team today for moisture mapping and all water damage restoration services in Adelaide.