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Title: Roof moisture survey : U.S. Military Academy
Authors: United States Military Academy.
Korhonen, C. J. (Charles J.)
Tobiasson, Wayne.
Keywords: Built-up roofs
Roofing
Infrared equipment
Infrared scanning
Insulation
Moisture
Thermograms
West Point, New York
Publisher: Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (U.S.)
Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.)
Series/Report no.: Special report (Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (U.S.)) ; 79-16.
Description: Special Report
Abstract: The roofs and upper story walls of buildings 745E, 752, and 756 at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York, were surveyed with a hand-held infrared camera to locate sources of reported wall leaks. An electrical resistance probe was used to determine the relative level of moisture in wall components. Several 3-in.-diam core samples of each roof were obtained to verify suspected moisture conditions and to examine the roof membrane in cross section. Wet areas on each roof were outlined with white spray paint. Wall leaks are believed to be caused by wind-driven rain entering the parapet walls in locations where the decorative glaze-coat has spalled off. Recommendations for maintenance of these buildings are based on information derived from the infrared survey, electric resistance readings, core samples and visual examinations.
Rights: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/11681/11715
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