Detecting leaks in commercial buildings early

Water leaks that are undetected or not repaired can cause extensive damage to your commercial building and work disruptions among the occupants, making early leak detections critical.

Identifying early warning signs of leaks

Water stains and discoloration

Wet patches returning after drying up will show as darkened or stained areas.

Mold and mildew growth

Certain molds can grow within 24 hours. If you spot mold or mildew growth, it’s important to get it addressed as soon as possible because mold spores can harm your lungs.

Unusual odors

You may notice unusual odors, a sign of mold, and mildew growth from water leakage.

Increase in water bills

Another sign of early leaks in commercial buildings is an unexplained increase in your water bills.

Advanced leak detection technologies

Infrared thermography

Infrared cameras can help spot the temperature rise, usually associated with areas around water leaks.

Acoustic leak detection

Acoustic leak detectors can pinpoint the location of leaks because water leaking from a pipe produces a unique sound that gets louder as the size of the leak increases.

Moisture sensors and meters

Moisture meters can detect moisture levels in dry plaster, brick, and concrete and can be used to pinpoint a leak.

Smart building monitoring systems

These systems can include sensors placed on the floor or systems that detect unusually high water usage.

Creating a proactive maintenance schedule

Regularly scheduled inspections

Making visual water damage inspection a part of your regularly scheduled commercial building inspections is helpful.

Employing qualified professionals

Building inspection professionals will not only have the right detection tools on hand but will also be better able to evaluate the damage from water leaks. You may want to hire a professional to repair the leaky pipe if it is not easily accessible or is in the concrete slab.

JK Industries can thoroughly inspect your building for water leak damage and perform many repairs on concrete and exteriors. Contact us today.