Moisture Intrusion
U.S. Forensic structural engineering experts conduct moisture damage evaluations to identify the source of the moisture that has caused damage to a structure. Our experts determine if the moisture source is from a weather event, ground water, air conditioning system, plumbing, improper ventilation, condensation, construction defects or a long term maintenance issue.
Infrared Technology Used in Moisture Damage Evaluations
When warranted, U.S. Forensic can provide a non-destructive inspection to determine the source of moisture. Infrared equipment is used to photograph walls, roofs, and other hidden areas within a structure with the purpose of identifying moisture, electrical, or temperature problems. For more information on these services, visit our thermal imaging page.
Determining Dew Point Temperatures
Knowing the dew point is important in determining the risk of material decay. It is the temperature at which the air can no longer “hold” all of the water vapor which is mixed with it, and some of the water vapor must condense into liquid water. The dew point is always lower than (or equal to) the air temperature. At surface temperatures below the dew point, water will leave the air and form or condense on the surface. This can damage building materials. Click here to access the dew point calculator.
Moisture Duration
Water exposure events such as plumbing leaks, roof leaks, moisture intrusion issues and their effects on cabinetry are a major concern for property owners and insurance companies. Unfortunately, there is limited published data correlating water exposure duration and resulting physical damage. To study the effects of water on wood-based composite cabinetry (particleboard), U. S. Forensic conducted an intricate experimental test program. The test program was conducted over a period of 10 weeks and included the data collection of readily observable physical changes. For more information on the study, please visit the following pages: U.S. Forensic Research: Water Duration & Cabinets – Phase I and U.S. Forensic Research: Water Duration & Cabinets – Phase II.
Featured Experts for this Forensic Service
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Habeeb O. Alabi, M.Sc., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Mehdi Alirezaei, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Gilberto Avila, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Miguel Castro, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Brian Ciampitti, P.E., P.P. | Professional Engineer |
| Asher Cohen, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Michael Combs, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| John Cui, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Joseph Czajka, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Michael DeHarde, P.E. | Partner / Principal Engineer |
| Adel Abe El-Nabi, P.E. PhD | Professional Engineer |
| Reginald Fequiere, P.E., S.I. | Professional Engineer |
| Kori Flowers, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Brad Gerlick, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Paul J. Heagney, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Michael Holden, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Joel Howard, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Benjamin Joyner, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Sonya Kalisz, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Joseph Kamanda, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Mitchell Kirkland, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Kenneth J. Krefft, Jr., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| David McCauley, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| S. Bryant McKinnie, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| William J. Moran, II, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Mehdi Motaleb, Ph.D., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Marcus Phillips, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Jon Robertson, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Anthony Ruth, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Juan L. Santillana, M.S., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Christopher Sewell, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Jaime Silva, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| John Skidmore, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Alexis Spyrou, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Phillip Vanciel, P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Jose D. Versace, M.S., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| Daniel Williams Jr., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
| William Yanko, Ph.D., P.E. | Professional Engineer |
