A home's foundation isn't always at the forefront of maintenance concerns, but structural integrity is of the utmost importance. Unfortunately, identifying structural damage isn't necessarily as simple as performing a thorough visual inspection. That's why structural scans are such a vital technique for upholding the integrity of your home and preventing further damage. All homes can benefit from this method of non-destructive inspection, and the following overview will help shed light on precisely how scans can help. 

Why Is Structural Damage So Urgent?

To put it simply, your home's structural integrity is what keeps it standing upright and fully intact. This extends from the foundation to the roof and any load-bearing walls between them. While these areas are designed to withstand certain levels of damage, they can be compromised in a variety of ways. High winds and flooding, for instance, have the potential to cause significant structural damage, and it's important to take care of related problems as soon as they arise. 

How Do Scans Help?

In some cases, structural damage will be relatively easy to identify. Surface level inspections often turn up visible results that can be acted upon with immediate repairs. Not all damage is waiting above the surface to be found, though, and that's where structural scans come into play. This type of nondestructive testing involves the use of EM systems, subsurface interface radars, ground penetrating radars, and other methods of scanning to create images of objects located deep below the surface. 

With the help of scanning, inspectors can more easily identify structural weaknesses and damage that would otherwise remain hidden. The accurate image generation of structural scans makes them ideal for multiple applications, from checking for cracks of all sizes to locating obstructions that may hinder any additional construction projects on the site. 

Considering how perilous structural damage can be, you can never be too thorough when investigating your home's integrity. Get in touch with your local scanning professionals for your next inspection and take care of any serious issues before they get out of hand. 

Haggith's Structural Scan & Inspection uses state-of-the-art technology to provide concrete scanning and other essential imaging solutions to residents and contractors throughout Oahu. From buried obstructions to hidden structural concerns, they will uncover any potential problems before they get worse. Visit their website to learn more about ground penetrating radars and the methods involved, and give them a call today at (808) 239-4330.