Adverse
effects of moisture in building structures
Moisture can be a great hazard to
industrial, commercial and residential buildings. It has become common
construction requirement nowadays. The problem arising from moisture in
concrete can vary from mild mold growth to cupping, blistering, adhesive
failure discoloration and lot more. Such excess moisture in concrete may
persist due to excess water in the concrete mix, less drying time, rainfall,
lack of HVAC climate control and poor landscaping foundations.
Importance
of moisture testing companies
Moisture testing is essential to
elicit the signs and symptoms of moisture in any new or old building. It helps
in identifying and minimizing the risk of water damage. Moisture testing
companies assess the moisture intrusion in industrial, commercial and
residential buildings. They provide accurate, unbiased and data backed
evaluation. Calcium chloride test and internal relative humidity probe are two
common test used for analyzing moisture in the concrete slabs.
Finding the
right moisture testing service provider
Reputed
and reliable moisture testing companies usually have adequately trained
professionals and equipment's to tackle moisture issues on various sites. They
chose the right equipment that complies with the latest safety and
anti-contamination regulations. It is prudent to choose ICRI certified
companies conducting moisture testing as per international standard to get
better confidence in test results. Moisture testing is essential to create
moisture free and safe building structures.
