Destructive testing involves deliberately damaging a property or component to determine its durability and identify areas of weakness. This rigorous approach offers invaluable insights into a structure’s performance under various stresses and environmental conditions.
Water damage is a significant concern in building inspections and property management. Moisture levels are crucial in assessing the severity of such damage. Moisture content is the amount of water present within a material, expressed as a percentage of its dry weight.
The most reliable measure of moisture is through the use of invasive moisture meters. These devices provide accurate readings by penetrating the material and measuring its electrical resistance or capacitance. Invasive moisture meters have proven to be the industry standard for precise moisture detection.