Monitor timber structures with a moisture system

Ensure the longevity, safety, and sustainability of your building with Tector’s moisture detection system.

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How does moisture detection system for timber work?

A wireless moisture sensor sends real-time data to a web-based application, eliminating the need to walk around with moisture loggers.

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It's powerful, discrete, and can fit into places where you can't.

One and only moisture measurement device

    • Constant monitoring: Unlike manual methods, Tectors sensors measures moisture levels continuously.
    • Automatic logging: All measurements are logged in the application and accessible anywhere you are.
    • Long lifespan: Up to 10 years of use without maintenance.
    • Customisable alerts: Comprehensive moisture monitoring. No false alert.
Data report for wood moisture, temperature and humidity by Tector ex woodsense

Benefits of wood sensors

    1. Enhanced durability: By monitoring and addressing potential problems early, Tector significantly extends the life of timber structures and materials, ensuring higher quality and transparency in construction.
    2. Cost efficiency: Proactive maintenance reduces the need for costly repairs and replacements, resulting in substantial cost savings. An average damage costs 100,000 EUR, with 25% of that amount typically borne by the building owner, despite insurance and contractor warranties. Using Tector can prevent these expenses.
    3. Risk mitigation: Real-time data and predictive analytics help mitigate risks associated with timber degradation and structural failures, reducing the risk of damages and mold, which are harmful to building users and expensive to manage.
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“Tector detected a leak that might have gone unnoticed and we fixed it immediately. The way they present data is very smart, they monitor temp and humidity and overlay geolocation data (what was the rain event that caused it) Very clever. Very powerful.”
Simon Smith
Consultant Engineer, Smith & Wallwork
Install on

Roof

CLT flat roof

1 sensor every 10 to 25 m2 (depending on risk level of roof & value of interior). The sensor can be installed from below with insulated pins measuring in the top panel of the CLT.

  • Water ingress make the top panel wet, which has led to many CLT roofs rotting and losing their structural function.
  • One small defect can lead to lasting damages.

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Prefabricated timber roof cassettes

1 sensor per element.


  • Can detect built in moisture during installation, can lead to mould growth.
  • 1 small hole or unsealed part in the top membrane destroys the cassette.
  • Green roof or solar panels increases risk and cost of damages.

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Timber frame roof

Sensors in risk areas around dormers, chimney, ridges, etc.

  • Can detect ventilation thatisn’t done properly, leading to long term excessive moisture levels, which leads to mould growth.
  • Leakages and condensation around penetrations.

Facades

CLT walls

1 sensor every 40 m2 on average. Varies a lot based on risk profile of the building. Place sensors under windows or close to the foundation.

  • Walls are exposed to rain during construction and contractor needs to ensure right moisture levels at closure. A resource heavy manual task.
  • Walls get moisture from foundation, leakages from the roof or penetrations that aren’t sealed correctly (windows, ventilation, etc.)

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Prefabricated timber facades

1 sensor every 4 elements in critical areas (top corners and bottom close to the foundation and in the corners)

  • Elements get water ingress during construction due to excess water from roof, open membranes during installation, etc.
  • Elements get excess water from surrounding construction (roof, balconies, high pressure in altitude, etc)

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Timber frame walls

Sensors in risk areas

  • Walls get moisture from foundation, leakages from the roof or penetrations that aren’t sealed correctly (windows, ventilation, etc.)

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Slabs

CLT slab

1 sensor every 50 sqm during construction.

  • Slabs are exposed to rain during construction and contractor needs to ensure right moisture levels at closure. A resource heavy manual task.
  • Slabs can get trapped moisture due to in-situ concrete or closure at high moisture levels.

Sustainable timber construction

      1. Tector's technology promotes environmentally responsible practices, aligning with global sustainability goals and regulatory requirements, and adds value for DGNB, LEED, Eco label and BREEAM certifications.
Marmormolen timber construction

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