If you listen closely and watch for the signs, you will hear and see the signs of a building in distress. Whether a newer building or an older one, systems will show signs of distress in several ways. Recognizing these signs and calling on skilled...
There are few things as devastating for families or tenants than a fire in the place where they call home. Not only does it lead to insecure housing, fires often destroy the majority, if not all, of the belongings within the structure. Cooking, heating equipment,...
If you’re in the process of completing a new building project, now is the perfect time for spray nozzle water leak testing. Before the designers start laying out color swatches and paint samples for the interior of the building, it’s highly recommended that the building...
Roof moisture surveys are one of the best ways to keep your building, employees, and tenants safe. Because so much of the roofing system is actually below the surface, it can be difficult to spot all damage the system has sustained. Many building owners don’t...
One of the hottest topics in home ownership these days is energy efficiency. Homeowners recognize the benefits of an efficient house. These benefits span beyond helping the environment and actually help homeowners reduce their energy consumption and costs. Energy efficiency inspections are a great way...
During an infrared electrical inspection, TSI’s experts locate and document elevated temperatures in the electrical system. Typically, we inspect areas like the breaker panels, motor control centers, transformers, disconnects, switchgear, bus duct, and any other component that’s specific to your operation. After we’ve performed our...
When it comes to controlling the air entering and leaving your building there are two main concerns: building air quality and operational costs. While much of the focus of air barrier testing and air leakage testing are concerned about air quality, a building owner or...
Roof moisture surveys provide unmatched moisture detection accuracy for your roof. The reason you need roof moisture surveys is to accurately locate any trapped moisture in your roofing system that can lead to mold and other health issues. However, the reasons go beyond health and...
Often times, commercial buildings are facing issues and challenges that owners and property managers don’t even know about. Building diagnostics and testing are done to identify these issues and help correct the problems. Here is just a sampling of the issues your building might be...
The purpose of the air barrier test is to determine and isolate the areas of a building that allow air to move in and out of a curtain wall and other exterior wall components. These leakage sites often go unnoticed. However, they can cause issues...