Invaisive testing is required if a report recommends one or you suspect moisture ingress.
Invasive testing causes minimal damage
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Elevated reading
When the inspector comes across an area producing elevated readings he’1l record them and likely recommend invasive testing.
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Moisture content & Humidity
Invasive testing involves drilling 2 X 6mm holes drilled through the skirting board and 1 X 10mm through the wall lining.
From the skirting board holes moisture content, timber hardness, and colour shavings are recorded.
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In wall imagery
Through the 10mm hole humidity levels are measured and imagery of the frame recorded. Holes are then filled but not sanded or painted.
Areas covered: Auckland, Taupo, Bayview Eskdale, Taradale, Clive, Napier, Hastings, Havelock, Waipawa and Waipukurau.