Case 2
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- Introduction
- Causes of Defects
- Good Practices
- Standards
- Maintenance and Diagnostics
- Remedial
- Similar Cases
- References
Maintenance and Diagnostics
Periodical inspection should be carried out on the façade to detect any defects. Once serious defects are detected, it is of immediate concern to repair the defect to preserve the aesthetic value of facade.
Diagnostics of Defect
Visual assessment
Visual inspection is sufficient to detect such defects.
Moisture Meter
![moisture_meter](http://maintainability.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/moisture_meter-294x300.jpg)
Moisture meter can be used to indicate the amount of water present.
Thermography
![thermotracer](http://maintainability.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/thermotracer.jpg)
Thermography can be used to determine the presence of any moisture beneath the paint film.