Solutions
THE INVASIVE Groundwater PROBLEM
A MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR PROBLEM
Invasive groundwater and associated damage cost billions of U.S. dollars in building remediation costs incurred by real estate owners and tenants.
Capillary Action
Building materials, such as masonry, are porous and consist of millions of microscopic capillary channels. Capillary action describes how water, through molecular attraction, can rise inside these capillaries against the forces of gravity. The same phenomenon can easily be demonstrated in how a sponge can pull water into its voids against the forces of gravity.
Structural Damage
Health Hazards
Moisture and high humidity accumulation often result in mold, insect infestations, and unpleasant odors.
Costly Repairs
Non-permanent and expensive remediation methods do not solve the problem; they only temporarily treat the symptoms
Chemicals : Potentially harmful chemicals can add potential health hazards to building occupants and are ineffective after time
Barriers: Waterproofing barriers are expensive and deteriorate over time
Innovation
Benefits
Cost reduction
Other mitigation measures do not address the core problem, increase inhabitable space utilization or preserve asset value.
Healthier Buildings Mean Healthier Occupants
Reduces moisture-related hazards like mold and infestations to improve indoor air quality, fostering better respiratory health.
Improved Structural Integrity
Removing invasive groundwater returns a building’s structure to its original building specifications.
Carbon Footprint
Reduces a building’s carbon footprint by decreasing electricity and other mitigation costs to address invasive groundwater symptoms like humidity and infestations.
Precise measurement and ongoing data collection provide progress and analytics for our clients including:
Internal Wall Moisture
Surface Wall Moisture
Relative humidity
Measurements are taken at regular or automatic intervals using industrially-recognized toolsets and methodologies to ensure correct device operation, creating a data-backed picture of long-term trends and progress towards stemming the invasive groundwater.