Vector Mapping Roof

Vector mapping pinpoints breaches in the roof membrane by tracing the flow of an electric current across the mem brane surface.

Vector mapping roof.

Low voltage vector mapping. Our vector mapping technicians can help you troubleshoot the toughest waterproofing problems in virtually any application with high or low voltage leak detection technology. One lead from a pulse generator is connected to this wire loop perimeter. The electrical signal from the perimeter cable loop searches for an electrical path over the wet area of the roof to any breach within the wetted area thus completing the circuit to the.

In low voltage vector mapping the surface of the roof membrane is moistened not flooded to create an electrically conductive medium. The decision to use efvm must therefore be. Electrical field vector mapping efvm is suitable for electrically conductive and electrically grounded roof decks such as steel and reinforced concrete roofs efvm can be used on wooden roofs or precast concrete slab roofs if a conductive layer of metal foil or mesh is applied to the roof deck before the waterproofing layer is installed. Experience has shown that the best way to provide efficient and budget wise testing is to perform a high voltage sweep on the entire roofing assembly then perform low voltage vector mapping.

Ild is the world leader in electric field vector mapping efvm technology we created it. Efvm is unique in its ability to test the integrity of waterproofing membranes. Over the years we have used many forms of interpretive testing methods such as infrared thermography capacitance testing hygrometers vector mapping sampling etc and found them all to have too many limitations. A conductive wire loop is laid on the membrane around a section of the area to be tested.

By performing the hv test first we find most or all of the puncture type anomalies which may or may not be evident to the naked eye. The vmg is a specially selected stainless steel grid that serves as a patented conductive medium when used with roofing waterproofing systems that incorporate electric field vector mapping efvm leak detection systems. 3 vector mapping felt vmf a non abrasive conductive fabric that can be used under a loosely laid or mechanically fastened roof assembly and embedded into hot liquid membrane systems. Electronic field vector mapping is becoming one of the most popular forms of quality control testing for architects contractors and building owners.