Inspection SoE Flashcards
Which method did you choose and why
I chose thermal imagining because its a non-invasive detection of hidden moisture issues. Its fast and can scan large areas. Improved safety by minimising the need to walk on the roof, and is able to identify leaks and thermal inefficacy’s. Cost effective don’t have to set up scaffolding and ladders
what is the best time for thermal imagining ?
The roof must be dry, and the inspection needs to be done at night with winds slower than 15 MPH (24 km/h). The best time is an hour after sunset.
Why not the others
core sampling - the client wanted non destructive
Nuclear : more accurate measure of depth of moisture penetration - can test situations like metallic coatings - used when infrared cant - more expensive
ELD - time consuming - involves someone on the roof - more expensive - limitations Wooden substrates and traditional roofing systems (with the insulation layer placed between the membrane and the roof deck) are typically not testable
When would you require upgrapding
Replacing 25% of a roof and 50 % of a thermal element - check
How often do cavity trays need to be installed .
At every interruption to the cavity, which was each floor level as there was stainless steel brackets at each floor level to support the load
Types of basement tanking
Type A - Tanking/Barrier protection = internally/ externally or both = liquid waterproof coating or a cementitious slurry to walls and floor of a below-ground structure, forming a barrier against groundwater
External tanking involves sealing the building exterior to prevent water ingress into your basement
Type B - Structurally Integral Protection - ssentially creates a basement that’s waterproof by design. This system is installed during the building construction, using concrete that’s water resistant.
Type C - Cavity Drainage = . Rather than preventing water from entering your basement, any water ingress is channelled via a cavity drain membrane into drainage channels then into a sump and pump system. This then pumps the water away to an external drain or evacuation point.
Why was type C installed ?
ype C waterproofing and is ideal for properties with flood risk, high water tables or are likely to be subjected to higher hydrostatic pressure.
RICS Technical Due Diligence of Commercial Property what are the types of inspection ?
- Acquisition
- occupation and operation
- disposal
-refurbishment/ development
RICS Dilapidation Guidance notes - The landlord and tenant act 1985
- taking instructions
- documentations (leases -schedule of condition )
- inspection
- schedule of dilaps - recores aly breaches - cost of remedy
- Dilapidations claims against landlords
- Diminutation in value
- break clauses
- settlement of disputes
- gives a format of a coste schedule of dilaps ect
pole-cams and protimeters adv and dis advan
What BRE Digest did you read ?
BRE Digest 245
Provides guidance on diagnosing rising damp.
