Tracing water in an Officer home without opening walls
How thermal imaging and moisture readings narrow down a leak.
In short: Most leak investigations start with tools that do no damage.
Moisture readings
A moisture meter shows where materials are wetter than they should be, for example low on a shower wall.
Thermal imaging
A thermal camera shows temperature differences that often follow damp areas.
Putting it together
Readings, staining and the building details point to where water is entering.
When opening up is needed
If the tools cannot confirm the path, the report says where a small opening would.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Officer. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
