So, you may be wondering why it is important to scan. Well, over an above the obvious, here are 6 reasons why scanning will help you to save and make money.
1.) Retention Of Structural Integrity
Let’s imagine you would need a hole cored through a wall to accommodate a future HVAC install. However, the location is not ideal since it may reduce the wall’s structural integrity. The engineer may have concerns that you might cut out a decent chunk of the reo. Concrete scanner in Ireland allows for a way to locate the core and reinforcement without having to make major changes to the existing design. The scan will only take a few minutes, and everyone gets to walk away satisfied.
In Short: GPS retains strength a lot better when compared to guesswork.
2.) Analyzing Older Structures Where Plans Are Not Available
Over the past twenty years governing relating to retaining building plans have become much stricter. But even then, it will depend on the council and the type of record-keeping system they have in place. None of the entities have a flawless operation and in some cases, things can get missed.
In Short: GPR often bridges the gaps that occur between missing building plans, which can help you to detect the exact location of different subsurface objects before penetration.
3.) Preventing Costly And Ugly Errors
Slabs often contain a lot more unknowns when compared to knowns. Fortunately, a lot of regulation has started to control this industry, bringing these unknowns to light. However, there might still be a few unexpected surprises that could bring your project to a halt. These unknowns could stop the complete penetration of masonry bits, core barrels, and saw blades. And when your work cannot be finished due to these subsurface surprises, a relocation could result in expensive and unsightly repairs.
In Short: GPR could mean that you are able to get things right on your first attempt.
4.) Rectification Work
If you have not yet hit services, then you haven’t been using your tools for long enough, but the reality is everyone has and will hit them. Unfortunately, it mainly results in asset damage. According to the way the contract was laid out, you could be liable for the rectification of these assets, which could turn into a very expensive outcome.
In Short: GPR could avoid rectification works due to human error.
5.) Safety
Concrete scanning can locate anything to a depth of 300mm. The typical floor slab is usually 250mm, which means a thorough scan could locate any services that are buried well before your core barrel and demo saw does.
In Short: GPR has the potential to save lives.
6.) Loss Of Work, Delays, Costs, And Downtime
The knock-on effects relating to hitting services can prove to be extremely expensive.
While you deal with the rectification repairs, you are no longer earning or working. There may be added repair costs when it comes to the materials, or the tradespeople required to repair them (assuming that you cannot). This could put delays on other factors relating to the construction which may include other tradespeople. If this is not bad enough, you may risk losing the project altogether.
In Short: When you don’t use GPR it could end up costing you in ways you have never imagined.
