{"id":7956,"date":"2025-02-24T16:14:16","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T15:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devinspectbv.w247.be\/damage-diagnosis\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T15:03:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T14:03:50","slug":"damage-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inspectbv.be\/en\/damage-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Pathology"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734104479241{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;border-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734104468330{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;padding-left: 100px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;border-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541584818078{padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-left  kd-animated fadeIn   vc_custom_1765970488884\" data-animation-delay=200><h3 class=\"separator_off\" >Moisture and salt analysis<\/h3><\/header>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"521\">We investigate moisture problems and the presence of harmful salts in building materials and structures. As part of this process, we determine, among other things, the current and hygroscopic moisture content, the salt content, and the chemical composition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"738\">These parameters are essential to correctly identify causes of damage and enable thoughtful interventions. Thus, further deterioration can be prevented and interventions are planned efficiently and sustainably.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"860\">Prevention is better than cure: early detection helps avoid long-term damage and high repair costs.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541584821670{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7976&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740409965574{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513720913586{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;padding-left: 100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541584821670{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8021&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541584818078{padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-left  kd-animated fadeIn   vc_custom_1765970509644\" data-animation-delay=200><h3 class=\"separator_off\" >Surface hardness<\/h3><\/header>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"418\">Using the <em data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"348\">Drilling Resistance Measurement System<\/em> (DRMS), we determine the hardness profile of brick or natural stone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"572\">This method provides insight into the degree and depth of weathering of the material, and allows evaluation of the effectiveness of consolidation measures.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734104479241{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;border-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734104468330{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;padding-left: 100px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;border-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541584818078{padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-left  kd-animated fadeIn   vc_custom_1765970518971\" data-animation-delay=200><h3 class=\"separator_off\" >Pathology description<\/h3><\/header>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Systematic identification of <strong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"370\">pathology<\/strong>, supported by thorough documentation, provides the basis for reliable damage analysis. This helps to correctly understand and target the impact and causes of infestations &#8211; such as moisture stress, contamination, fire or biological colonization.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"912\">We support our analysis with both macro- and microscopic investigations and use a wide range of (micro)destructive and non-destructive techniques. These include Karsten tests, color measurements, ultrasonic measurements, advanced moisture measurements and\/or mineralogical analyses.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541584821670{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7957&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740410025351{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734104493974{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;border-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]\r\n            <div class=\"kd-process-steps process_four_elem process-checkbox-template \">\r\n                <ul>\r\n                <li class=\"pss-item  \"  >\r\n                    <div class=\"pss-container\"><div class=\"pss-step-number\"><span >1<\/span><\/div><div class=\"pss-text-area\">\r\n                            <h5 >Customized consultation and research plan<\/h5>\r\n                            <p >In consultation with the parties involved, we discuss the research question and the context of the project. Based on this, we establish a testing program tailored to the material type, the desired insights and the level of intervention feasible at the site. <\/p><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                <li class=\"pss-item  \"  >\r\n                    <div class=\"pss-container\"><div class=\"pss-step-number\"><span >2<\/span><\/div><div class=\"pss-text-area\">\r\n                            <h5 >Measurements and sampling<\/h5>\r\n                            <p >We perform targeted measurements and sampling. These can range from moisture and salt analyses (topical and hygroscopic), DRMS hardness measurements or (micro)destructive and non-destructive tests, such as Karsten tests, color measurements or ultrasonic techniques. <\/p><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                <li class=\"pss-item  \"  >\r\n                    <div class=\"pss-container\"><div class=\"pss-step-number\"><span >3<\/span><\/div><div class=\"pss-text-area\">\r\n                            <h5 >Diagnosis and interpretation<\/h5>\r\n                            <p >We analyze the collected data in relation to material behavior and external influences. This is how we identify the cause of damage or the risk of future degradation - an essential step for sustainable decision-making. <\/p><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                <li class=\"pss-item  \"  >\r\n                    <div class=\"pss-container\"><div class=\"pss-step-number\"><span >4<\/span><\/div><div class=\"pss-text-area\">\r\n                            <h5 >Reporting and recommendations<\/h5>\r\n                            <p >The results are compiled in a clear report, with visual documentation, interpretation and practical recommendations. 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