Roof leaks! How will you know?

Not all roof leaks are immediately obvious. Sometimes it is only a small amount of water that gets in and it will take time for ceiling lining to show damage. This can happen in any home and even new home.

Just yesterday I inspected a new home and whilst checking ceiling insulation with thermal imaging I came across unmistakable dark spots on ceiling.

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Yes it was a roof leak that you could not see with naked eye but thermal imaging camera found it. Although I have never been wrong with thermal imaging camera I as a matter of verification test the area with a “Tramex” moisture meter. And yes it was a confirmed leak with the ceiling plaster registering high moisture reading.

My client was impressed, builder’s supervisor was also impressed but how impressed will you be if your inspector does not take your investment seriously enough to have thermal imaging camera?

 

 

 

 

 

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