Infrared Leak Detection Technology Provides Accurate and Affordable Results for Condo Associations

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Infrared Leak Detection and Florida Condo Associations

The Florida Condominium Association Industry has been hit hard the past few years, largely due to a multitude of high-powered hurricanes making landfall across the state. The resulting damage has caused condo associations across Florida to deal with a wide range of issues, such as insurance rate hikes, structural inspections, reserve funding requirements, inflation, and material and labor shortages.

With so much impacting the finances of these agencies, the challenge falls on board members to fulfill their fiduciary duty to make sound  financial decisions as well as to ensure the community structures are safe. Since water intrusion is the leading cause of structural, interior damage and health risks to condominium inhabitants in Florida, it’s worth looking into technologies that can prevent and detect leaks, like infrared leak detection tools.

Why Infrared Technology is the Gold Standard for Leak Detection

Leak detection techniques have changed a lot over the years, but of them all, infrared leak detection technology has proven to be one of the most effective ways to detect leaks. Infrared leak detection uses thermal imaging technology to identify changes in temperature that are caused by moisture. Using an infrared camera, leak detection specialists can see if and where there are spots within your walls, floors, or roof that are radiating more or less heat than the area around them.

Often, these subtle differences in temperature are caused by the presence of water pooling or evaporating. Depending on the environmental conditions and the type of leak, these spots can be either warmer or cooler than their surroundings. Moisture also typically leaves recognizable thermal patterns within your home’s foundation as it spreads and infrared technology is also able to detect these patterns as well.

Advantages of Using Infrared Technology for Detecting Leaks

Infrared technology offers several advantages for water leak professionals compared to other detection methods. First, thermal imaging is one of the most accurate ways to identify water leaks that may not be visible to the naked eye. Aside from reliable results, this method can also pinpoint exact leak locations to make the repair process quicker and easier.

Second, infrared leak detection saves time and money by detecting hidden leaks quickly, in some cases even catching them before any major water damage has occurred. Specialists using this technology can tell you whether or not you have a water leak that needs to be addressed immediately after performing the inspection.

Lastly, before infrared and similar leak detection technology emerged, the only way for a professional to identify a water leak for certain was to tear apart the walls, floors, or roof of your home to see it for themselves. Thermal imaging can deliver an answer with a quick and easy scan, making it the safer, more convenient, and more affordable option for condominium communities.

WrightWay Leverages Infrared Technology to Deliver Exceptional Results

At WrightWay Emergency Services, our Emergency Response Program (E.R.P.) uses infrared leak detection as a proactive approach to preparing your association for any emergency. Whether your leaks are weather-related or due to a structural defect, you want to make sure water damage is stopped before it spreads.

Our emergency response program is a complimentary service that protects condo associations from potential hazards and provides documentation of association assets. When your condominium association partners with WrightWay E.R.P., you’re at the top of the service list when disaster strikes. It’s a small thing we can do to help condominium associations with the financial challenges they face with today’s unpredictable weather.

If you are looking for convenient and affordable leak detection services for your condominium community, then WrightWay Emergency Services is here to help. We are a full-service leak detection and restoration company located in Venice, FL. We serve Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte County, and beyond, and we employ the very latest leak detection technology to help locate and stop leaks, so we can restore your community’s safety and integrity quickly. Call us today at 941-541-4832 or click here to report a loss.