{"id":9666,"date":"2019-02-03T03:11:38","date_gmt":"2019-02-03T03:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ontarioconstructionreport.com\/?p=9666"},"modified":"2019-02-11T14:09:21","modified_gmt":"2019-02-11T14:09:21","slug":"international-leak-detection-electric-field-vector-mapping-provides-dead-on-accuracy-for-reliable-repairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontarioconstructionreport.com\/international-leak-detection-electric-field-vector-mapping-provides-dead-on-accuracy-for-reliable-repairs\/","title":{"rendered":"INTERNATIONAL LEAK DETECTION: Electric Field Vector Mapping provides \u2018dead-on accuracy\u2019 for reliable repairs"},"content":{"rendered":"

A light bulb went on in Chris Eichhorn<\/strong>‘s mind\u00a0almost 20 years ago when on a trip to Germany.<\/p>\n

It was on that journey that Chris met a fellow who introduced him to a new way of detecting leaks. Armed with that information, Chris introduced the dynamics of International Leak Detection (ILD)<\/strong> <\/a><\/span>to North America with a head office currently located in Ajax, ON.<\/p>\n

Finding leaks in structures using the conservative method is costly and time consuming. But ILD\u2019s cutting edge technology changes all that. ILD\u2019s Electric Field Vector Mapping
\n(EFVM) creates an electric field by applying water on the surface of a membrane using the water as a conductive medium. EFVM equipment delivers a low voltage, pulsating electrical
\ncharge between the non-conductive waterproofing membrane and the conductive structural deck.<\/p>\n

A watertight membrane isolates any potential difference, while breaches in the membrane will cause an electrical connection to occur. ILD\u2019s certified inspectors read the directional
\nflow of the current with a potentiometer to locate the point of entry with dead-on accuracy.<\/p>\n

\"ild\u201cWe provide a unique service to the industry,\u201d Chris said of the technology. \u201cThe equipment tells us exactly where the problems are. There is no guess work.\u201d<\/p>\n

EFVM technicians then complete the test by conducting a visual inspection of all wall junctions, perimeter details, and membrane penetrations. All breaches are numbered to
\nallow for repairs by onsite waterproofers and are then retested to confirm watertightness. A report follows with picture documentation of every breach and a detailed drawing noting the wire placement and breach locations.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is important to find even the smallest puncture, split or default since they have the potential to cause decay, interior damage, mold and wet insulation,\u201d Chris said. \u201cWe can offer advanced technology to detect these leaks that could possibly cost an owner thousands of dollars.\u201d<\/p>\n

Not only does the EFVM method detect problems with pin-point accuracy, it uses very little water, which is environmentally prudent. So, rainy days don\u2019t hinder the process. In fact,
\nthey\u2019re preferred since wet conditions are essential for electrical flow. EFVM can also be used to test sloped decks and vertical walls.<\/p>\n

Any defects can be repaired and re-tested the same day. ILD does not have any affiliations to waterproofing or roofing consultants, contractors, or membrane manufacturers. \u201cWe are independent and aren\u2019t beholden to anyone,\u201d he said. \u201cWe provide the industry with black and white test results. Our equipment tells us what\u2019s wrong and that\u2019s the way we operate.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"ild<\/p>\n

Chris is especially proud of the training provided to EFVM technicians. ILD technicians are trained and certified in performing the EFVM test, using ILD\u2019s proprietary training manual. ILD\u2019s employees are accountable, professional, reliable and leaders in their field.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have an extensive training program for our EFVM technicians,\u201d Chris said. \u201cAnd when they\u2019ve completed the training, they are mentored by a senior technician for three months.\u201d<\/p>\n

ILD gives its technicians the training and tools to maintain the company vision of remaining the number one provider of quality and troubleshooting testing of roofing, waterproofing,
\nand coatings through its EFVM testing method. In fact, the training program technicians undergo has established a new bar for reliability, expertise and service.<\/p>\n

Chris considers ILD employees to be the company\u2019s greatest assets and provides them with ongoing education in testing methods and broader professional development opportunities. Employees also have the opportunity to travel across North America with additional perks.<\/p>\n

ILD\u2019s projects include some of the highest profile buildings in North America such as the U.S. Library of Congress, FedEx Chicago O\u2019Hare Airport, Vancouver Convention Centre, the Target Center, and the 49ers Football Stadium, to name a few.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe value our team members and the important work they do, serving the needs of our customers everyday\u201d he said, adding \u201cwhen employees do well, the company does well and the clients benefit with outstanding service\u201d.<\/p>\n

In addition to Canada and the USA, ILD has affiliated offices in Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, United Kingdom, Brazil, Slovenia and Poland.<\/p>\n

For more information on ILD services or to book an appointment, call toll-free, 1-866-282-5325, email: info@leak-detection.com<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, fax: 905-427-1085 or drop in to their office at
\n375 Finley Ave., Suite 203 in Ajax.<\/p>\n

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A light bulb went on in Chris Eichhorn‘s mind\u00a0almost 20 years ago when on a trip to Germany. It was on that journey that Chris met a fellow who introduced him to a new way of detecting leaks. Armed with that information, Chris introduced the dynamics of International Leak Detection (ILD) to North America with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9668,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[110,49],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-9666","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-features-and-profiles","8":"category-provincial-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ontarioconstructionreport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9666"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ontarioconstructionreport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ontarioconstructionreport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ontarioconstructionreport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ontarioconstructionreport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9666"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/ontarioconstructionreport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9666\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9684,"href":"https:\/\/ontarioconstructionreport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9666\/revisions\/9684"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ontarioconstructionreport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9668"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ontarioconstructionreport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9666"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ontarioconstructionreport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9666"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ontarioconstructionreport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9666"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}