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Moisture Damage Evaluations

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

moisture damage evaluationsKnowing 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

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Mehdi Alirezaei, P.E. Professional Engineer
Iftekhar Ather, P.E. Professional Engineer
Gilberto Avila, P.E. Partner / Professional Engineer
Colby Baker, P.E. Professional Engineer
Teri Beckett, P.E., G.C., QSD, Arborist Professional Engineer / Arborist
Thomas Bennett, P.E. Partner / Professional Engineer
Dawit Bogale, P.E. Professional Engineer
Brian Ciampitti, P.E., P.P. Professional Engineer
Asher Cohen, P.E. Partner / Professional Engineer
Michael Combs, P.E. Professional Engineer
Lori Cox, P.E. Professional Engineer
Joseph Czajka, P.E. Professional Engineer
J. Martin Davis, P.E. Professional Engineer
Daniel De Nero, 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. Partner / Professional Engineer
Kori Flowers, P.E. Professional Engineer
Adrian Fruct, P.E. Professional Engineer
Carolyn Gomez, P.E. Professional Engineer
David Gomez, P.E. Professional Engineer
Eric Graham, P.E. Professional Engineer
Bryan Hill, P.E. Professional Engineer
Michael Holden, P.E. Partner / Professional Engineer
Joel Howard, P.E. Professional Engineer
Robert James, Ph.D., P.E. Professional Engineer
William Janowsky, Jr., P.E. Partner / Principal Engineer
Daniel Joita, P.E. Professional Engineer
Benjamin Joyner, P.E. Professional Engineer
Joseph Kamanda, P.E. Professional Engineer
Mitchell Kirkland, P.E. Professional Engineer
Kevin Z. Knowles, M.Eng., P.E. Professional Engineer
Kenneth J. Krefft, Jr., P.E. Professional Engineer
Radhi Majmudar, P.E. Professional Engineer
S. Bryant McKinnie, P.E. Professional Engineer
Michael Mequet, P.E. Professional Engineer
Christopher Mills, P.E. Professional Engineer
Enrique Morales, P.E. Professional Engineer
Carlos Morales, P.E. Professional Engineer
William J. Moran, II, P.E. Professional Engineer
Dennis Morrissey, P.E. Professional Engineer
Edward Mossakowski, P.E. Professional Engineer
Mehdi Motaleb, Ph.D., P.E. Professional Engineer
William R. Pippine, P.E. Professional Engineer
Scott Roberts, P.E. Professional Engineer
Anthony Ruth, P.E. Professional Engineer
Juan L. Santillana, M.S., P.E. Professional Engineer
James Sides, Jr., 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
Neil Weghorst, P.E. Professional Engineer
William Yanko, Ph.D., P.E. Partner / Professional Engineer
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