Moisture Mapping & Monitoring
After a water-related loss or catastrophe, it might be unclear whether a structure has suffered moisture intrusion. Water migrates rapidly within building materials and, in most cases, the extent of water migration can not be determined by a visual inspection alone. During an assessment, we utilize state of the art equipment such as thermal imaging cameras, moisture meters, and atmospheric meters, combined with our expertise, to identify the location of moisture trapped within the building materials of a structure. The results of our assessment are presented to the client on a “moisture map” - this is designed to visually identify the area, location, building material and moisture reading of trapped moisture by overlaying our findings on a floor plan. This is a tool that can be used for scope determination by a restorer, for estimating and budgeting purposes, and, importantly, for loss documentation as part of an insurance claim.
In addition to our industry-leading moisture maps, our end deliverables include thorough photo and thermal imaging reports that are crucial to a complete and comprehensive loss documentation package.
As an additional service, if a determination has been made to dry an affected structure, we apply the same principles used for moisture mapping to monitor affected building materials and record daily readings and atmospherics that are presented to the client in a report called a “daily dry log” - daily readings are recorded until the building material reaches the drying goal. This is crucial documentation for equipment justification and to support the drying efforts by a restorer.
