How To Use A Fog Machine To Detect Roof Leaks

The fog machine technique adds a whole new dimension to leak discovery.

How to use a fog machine to detect roof leaks.

It s basically a small handheld theatrical fog machine that uses the same non toxic fluid as its larger more prolific brethren. And fixing a leaky roof can be less time consuming than locating where the water is coming in. Roof leaks can be difficult to locate and can often be contributed to by more than one source. For the home energy auditor or the home performance contractor this device provides an effective way to find air leaks and a compelling way to demonstrate them to.

A great new tool for home performance diagnostic testing has come onto the market the wizard stick. They shout over here. How to find where. The fog machine technique adds a whole new dimension to leak discovery.

The actual source of roof leaks can elude even the most experienced roofing professional. They shout over here. Smoke testing that is and it is good for you because it can help you find problems in your home s plumbing system whether you ve noticed a strange smell a slow flushing toilet or a sluggish septic when it rains you can find the source of the issue by smoke testing. Instead of crawling around on your hands and knees with a smoke pencil you look for leaks by standing around in the front yard.

Find hidden leaks with smoke. Locating the source of a roof leak in your roof system can be just as challenging and daunting as locating your allusive set of car keys or wallet. It s leak detection for dummies. It s leak detection for dummies.

The leaks don t reveal themselves as subtle whiffs of moving air. Water frequently enters the house near things that go through the roof. The leaks don t reveal themselves as subtle whiffs of moving air. In this video i use a redline detection smoke machine to find a vacuum leak on a vw passat.

How to find leaks in your car with a smoke machine diy with scotty kilmer. How to use smoke machine to find vacuum leaks. Projections or penetrations such as vents dormers and chimneys are frequent places for leaks.