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Leaks Detection


Preliminary Evaluation and Assessment 
RAS provides a full array of Preliminary Evaluation Services and scanning of levels of surface and airborne moisture on the finishing of interior elements, and indoor air. RAS collects data depending on the case of path of leaks thru windows, walls, roof, bathroom floor, and air conditioning condensation.

Bid and Permitting Phase


Once the owner reviews the report and decides to call for bids, RAS will prepare specifications, assist in the bid review for technical alignment with scope of work, reporting in a bid tabulation format. If the owners desire prequalifying companies, RAS will test the actual application on mockups or actual conditions on the building by contractor's crew. A full package of specifications.
Construction Phase
Acting as “Engineer of Record” during this phase RAS oversees the actual application of the waterproofing system and provides Quality Control of the process being able to make immediate decision on any unforeseen condition. Upon completion of the waterproofing application RAS may provide all the necessary Testing Services to insure that the waterproofing system was installed according to recommended manufacturer's recommendations and satisfies all the specifications criteria requirements, such as; Adhesion and watertightness.
Post Construction
After construction is complete, RAS will save the testing data on a performance Data Base, the records will be available for the owner in case of dispute about warranty performance, insurance claim proceedings. When leaks are visible after the application of sealants, forensic testing may be required, including testing of the sealants mechanical properties, infrared thermal imaging and impedance scanning, and water deluge testing.
 
 
Testing
Windows Waterproofing Testing
Roof Waterproofing Testing
Walls Water Permeability Testing
Infrared Thermal Imaging
Impendance Scanning
Air Pressurization
Water Deluge Testing
Moisture Gravimetric Testing
Airborne Humidity
Ducts Infrared Scanning
Video Camera Inspection
Water Permeability

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