Detec Systems Brings Real Value

Detec provides technologies and services to improve the performance and durability of any building. We work closely with building science consultants during the monitoring system design phase as well as the report interpretation phase. It's your project and your reputation. We're here to support your efforts.

• Assists you in delivering a higher level of service to your clients

• Reduces onsite time by providing online access to site conditions

• Produces valuable data analysis in graph or site plan format

• Incorporates easily into all building designs

Architects and engineers count on Detec's state-of-the-art risk mitigation for multifamily projects, medical facilities, data centers, schools and public buildings.

• Provides quality control during contrustion and quality assurance for the life of the building

• Helps achieve LEED® certification >>Sustainability and LEED with Detec PDF

• Protects against E&O claims

• Contributes to building durability

• Completes your project specifications with our CSI-formatted 3-Part Spec

• Mitigates the risk of mold claims

Landscape Architects will gain comfort knowing that their design features will not cause extensive harm by leaking into the building below. Detec monitoring is ideal in applications such as:

• Planting areas along foundation walls

• Green roof and wall systems

• Parking surfaces with planting areas

• Water features

Our scanning services can also aid in renovation projects with existing moisture intrusion issues in structure-related landscape areas

Developers have much to gain from specifying a permanent Detec Moisture Detection and Monitoring System in their projects.

• Assists in demonstrating risk mitigation practices for improved insurance policy ratings

• Verifies the building envelope performance continuously during construction and beyond the warranty period

• Improves your sales and marketing efforts by utilizing state-of-the-art building technology

• Attracts a higher resale value because of reduced long-term maintenance costs

Detec assists the GC during the construction phase in several ways:

• Provides uncompromised quality control

• Ensures a dry close-up of the enclosure

• Reduces risk of defect claims

• Reveals hidden construction and material defects

• Minimizes construction waste by early identification of moisture intrusion

Water intrusion and concealed moisture accumulations are a major cause of construction defect claims. Detec's permanent, extensive, automated monitoring is state-of-the-art risk mitigation for the damages caused by concealed water intrusion.

Millions of insurance dollars have been spent on problems that could have been corrected for thousands. This is because overreacting to moisture accumulations can sometimes be more costly than reacting too late. A far better way to address these problems is to use smart-building technology to full advantage. Installing a permanent monitoring system by Detec will:

• Open the market for projects previously considered too risky, such as condos and green roofs (New Business)>>Sustainability and LEED with Detec PDF

• Reduce the total cost of risk for the insured and the insurer (Expense Savings)

• Assure favorable client ratings through claims avoidance (Client Retention)

• Contribute to client's risk mitigation strategies for premium negotiation (Repeat Business)

• Address client problems of loss histories related to water intrusion (More New Business)

Detec offers forensic scanning methods for low-slope, inverted, conventional and green roofs. Detec’s scanning technology:

• Keeps repair costs and material waste to a minimum with accurate leak locating

• Locates breaches on most roof types and on vertical surfaces, such as parapets and green walls

• Complements infrared imaging methods by pinpointing origin and size of leaks

Installing a permanent Detec MDMS:

• Assists In quality assurance of the envelope

• Provides complete maintenance history

• Minimizes envelope repairs

• Reduces building life cycle costs

• Helps prioritize valuable maintenance dollars

Assurance that a property will not have hidden damage from water intrusion is a powerful benefit when you are considering purchasing a new home. With Detec Systems MDMS in place, this assurance will make a property more attractive to potential buyers by providing the ability to:

• Verify the ongoing moisture management of a property with monthly Detec reports

• Offer homeowners peace of mind knowing that they are not buying into a leaky building

• Add resale value for the seller by confirming building performance

• Bring value to a realtor's portfolio

Our proprietary scanning methods and permanent monitoring systems for low-slope conventional, inverted and green roofs are the perfect complement to a roofing contractor who strives to deliver the best possible product to his clients. The Detec MDMS, EGLL, RMIS and VSLL scanning systems all help you:

• Locate pinhole-size breaches. No more guessing where a leak might be

• Locate breaches on vertical surfaces such as parapets and penetration joint seals

• Reduce the risk of moisture damage by verifying the integrity of the membrane

• Verify that your installation is watertight at turnover to the client

• Save money by minimizing call-backs

• Provide a safe, reliable alternative to labor-intensive flood testing methods

To a business owner, unseen moisture damage can be financially devastating. Detec can minimize the risk of:

• Unscheduled downtime to repair water damages

• Water-damaged equipment, inventory or merchandise

• Insurance claims and loss history to repair damages

• Employee claims of poor indoor air quality problems caused by mold growth