Concrete scanning is also known as concrete imaging and this technology has been around for a while. This is a non-destructive testing method so that it doesn’t damage the concrete structure to obtain findings. Ground-penetrating radar scanning is used in this to visualise any objects that are embedded inside the structure such as electrical conduits, gas lines, plumbing lines, reinforcement etc.

When it comes to older buildings,

Sometimes the design plans or as-constructed plans for the building will be lost. Sometimes you will not be able to rely on these plans and this can pose a roadblock when you want to carry out a renovation of the structure. Some of the reasons that existing as-constructed drawings can be unreliable are if they are documented improperly or if the building has undergone historical changes. Sometimes the building may have been exposed to a natural disaster. And the repairs that take place afterwards may not be documented which will result in the as-constructed plans being inaccurate. You can carry out concrete scanning Perth get more information about the condition of the structure. You will be provided with real-time images when it comes to the internal composition of the concrete. And you will know when reinforcement, voids or conduits are located inside the structure. So if you are making a modification to the structure, you can rely on this information.      

If you are planning any repair or renovation work in a concrete building,

You need to have a good idea of its internal composition and condition. Sometimes you may not be able to rely on the existing drawings of the building. There may be certain weakness in the concrete that you are not aware of. But with concrete scanning, you will be able to get an idea of the health of the structure. You will know exactly where the reinforcement in the concrete is and once you understand the existing damage in the form of voids, cracks etc. you can then have a clear idea of the extent of repairs needed. Once you know all the areas for repairs, you can phase them out so that you can attend to the high-risk areas first.

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You will be required to comply with your local area building codes before you start construction or renovation. You can provide them with accurate documentation of the internal layout of concrete with concrete scanning. And before any repair work is done, you can identify where utilities, cables or reinforcing elements are located in the concrete so that you can plan the project effectively. Concrete scanning allows you to avoid project delays that can occur due to damaging the internal elements of the structure. And this also helps to ensure the safety of the project. You can save cost and time when you carry out concrete scanning. This is because you will have a good idea of the weak points in the structure at the beginning of the project so that you can carry out targeted repairs. This negates the need for exploratory demolition which will take more time out of construction to repair it.