detecsystems.com

What It Is

Detec Systems is an electronic leak detection (ELD) provider for building roofing and waterproofing systems, not a cybersecurity product in the traditional sense. Its core purpose is to use low-voltage current, conductive media, and embedded monitoring to identify holes, damage, seam gaps, and moisture intrusion in roofs or waterproofing membranes, thereby reducing the risk and cost of building leaks.

Core Capabilities

Its main product, IntegriScan, is a portable low-voltage testing device that can inspect horizontal surfaces, vertical surfaces, corners, detail areas, and areas around penetrations. It supports materials such as TPO, PVC, EPDM, Mod Bit, HDPE, hot- and cold-applied waterproofing, and traffic coatings. The text specifically highlights its ability to detect black EPDM and semi-conductive materials containing carbon black. TruGround conductive primer is used to make non-conductive substrates suitable for effective ELD testing; PermaScan is a continuous monitoring system installed within roofing or waterproofing assemblies that can provide real-time alerts when moisture intrusion occurs and locate it by grid.

Compliance and Deployment

According to the website, IntegriScan complies with ASTM Guide D7877 and is the basis for ASTM Practice D8231, and is described as the only FM approved ELD testing method; TruGround is UL listed and FM approved. Deployment options include purchasing equipment for self-testing, engaging Detec-certified experts for on-site testing, applying conductive primer during construction, and installing the PermaScan long-term monitoring system.

Pricing

Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is primarily handled through project-based quotes. The quote form requires information such as project location, assembly details, area, and specification language; equipment purchases also require contacting sales.

Pros and Cons

Strengths include non-invasive, non-destructive testing with precise location capabilities, making it more conducive to rapid repairs than flood testing. Its support for vertical surfaces, detail areas, and semi-conductive membranes is also notable. Limitations include its reliance on a conductive substrate beneath the membrane or TruGround for effective testing, while low-voltage testing requires a water source and a clean, exposed membrane surface; information on remote platforms, interfaces, SLAs, and pricing is also limited.

Who It’s For and Access from China

Suitable for building owners, roofing/waterproofing contractors, building envelope consultants, testing agencies, and large-scale building operations teams. Access from China cannot be determined from the text and is marked as unknown.