S m a r t e x® LP – Precise location of leaks in your existing roofs
Progeo developed a leak location procedure called S m a r t e x® LP. This is far superior to conventional test methods, such as Impulse testing, in safety, reliability and speed.
The conventional method for qualifying a membrane which is in a constantly damp or wet condition is to flood test the membrane. This often requires building dams to maintain the depth of the test water, and can be quite expensive when testing large areas.
It is not possible to use flood testing when a roof is not bound by walls or parapets, or if the roof is sloped.
These conditions are exactly where Smartex®LP is of most use.
An electrical current is applied to the roofing membrane and a probe is moved along the membrane to pick up any current coming through the membrane, indicating a leak.
S m a r t e x® LP is a precision method to discover unknown leakage in your existing roof without having an already built-in leak detection system.
It is a alternative to a built-in leak detection system, and can provide exact location of even the smallest leak. If there is already leakage in the roofing, one can use a spark tester which is applied to the surface of the roofing in the area where the leak might be. Through this method, the smallest leak can be found.
Real Application – Real Results
S m a r t e x® LP was first used for testing the roofing membrane at Chep Lap Kok, Hong Kong‘s international airport. The testing found 1,300 pinholes in an area of 160,000 m².
S m a r t e x® LP is adapted for all non-conductive waterproofing and roofing membranes and for locating leaks in existing installations.
Product features at a glance:
Progeo developed a leak location procedure called S m a r t e x® LP. This is far superior to conventional test methods, such as Impulse testing, in safety, reliability and speed.
The conventional method for qualifying a membrane which is in a constantly damp or wet condition is to flood test the membrane. This often requires building dams to maintain the depth of the test water, and can be quite expensive when testing large areas.
It is not possible to use flood testing when a roof is not bound by walls or parapets, or if the roof is sloped.
These conditions are exactly where Smartex®LP is of most use. An electrical current is applied to the roofing membrane and a probe is moved along the membrane to pick up any current coming through the membrane, indicating a leak.
S m a r t e x® LP is a precision method to discover unknown leakage in your existing roof without having an already built-in leak detection system.
It is a alternative to a built-in leak detection system, and can provide exact location of even the smallest leak. If there is already leakage in the roofing, one can use a spark tester which is applied to the surface of the roofing in the area where the leak might be. Through this method, the smallest leak can be found.
Real Application – Real ResultsS m a r t e x® LP was first used for testing the roofing membrane at Chep Lap Kok, Hong Kong‘s international airport. The testing found 1,300 pinholes in an area of 160,000 m².
S m a r t e x® LP is adapted for all non-conductive waterproofing and roofing membranes and for locating leaks in existing installations.
Product features at a glance:
- Leak location method: Trained technician is called in to test the roofing membrane, which does not have a built-in leak location system.
- Used in all available roofing and waterproofing systems with single-ply, bitumen or coatings.
- You determine the time when the testing will occur.
- Testing of watertightness and location of leaks are accomplished by manual methods.
- Price: depends on the location, size of project, amount of time required, etc.
