Building Testing

Buildings can be pretty deceiving; the gaps and cracks in its fabric can almost never be identified by just looking at it. The truth is: a solid, long standing building with an apparently sturdy build, is mostly subject to infinite crevices and gaps. Leakages weaken the foundation of your buildings and lead to a loss of energy. They minimize the insulation of rooms and allow humidity to penetrate which can cause molds. Smoke is easily the best medium to detect membrane leaks, as it spreads out, is pigmented, and discharges from the cracks in a visible stream.

How to test building membranes using smoke machines

It is crucial to identify critical weak points in old and new structures to be able to administer corresponding corrective measures. The process is as easy as pie, and our smoke machines make it even simpler. Here’s how it’s done:

• Connect your Smodens’ smoke machine to a standard power outlet and set it to the required output level
• Our smoke machines take negligible warmup time and will emit a uniform stream of dense smoke under the membrane of your infrastructure
• Monitor the smoke flow for at least 15 minutes, after which your building envelop will start showing signs of purging
• Our smoke generators will let out a uniform, visually identifiable discharge from the pores and cracks in your structures
• Mark the problem areas and disconnect the machine; the smoke can easily be vented out without leaving behind any traces

Smodens’ smoke machines for building testing

Smodens’ smoke machines are used to verify the integrity of membranes and point you directly to the problem areas. Our fog machines are designed to maximize smoke flow which can detect the most minute installation imperfections. They produce a reliable supply of thick, visible smoke that snuggles into the farthest corners of your infrastructure to give finessed results. Here’s why getting a smoke machine from Smodens is your safest best: 

• Highly pigmented smoke that will not only point you to the exact location of the leak, but also identify how big it is
• The smoke from our smoke machines is intrinsically biodegradable, and non-contaminating
• Smodens’ smoke machines designed for building testing have the longest possible hang time and small particle sizes which allow for maximum efficiency
• Dense, persistent smoke is produced that spreads out uniformly throughout the building envelope
• Our smoke generators are equipped with a digital remote and an inbuilt timer that allows you to thoroughly supervise the smoke flow during the testing process
• It will not damage the membrane of your building as the smoke generated via our smoke machines is produced from water-based fluid. It does not leave any sticky residue and can be vented out completely
• Our smoke machines are a one-time investment. They are virtually maintenance free and will last for multiple uses

The UK relies on smoke machines for building testing now, more than ever. For this, you require a trusted vendor who will understand your needs and assist you with due diligence. Luckily, Smodens is here for you! Have a look at our top-notch smoke machines and see what you like. Our experts will facilitate you throughout the process.