QuikApps — Detecting Dry Rot and Moisture in Vinyl Clad Windows

If moisture penetrates to the wooden structure of vinyl clad windows, the window structure can be damaged by rot but will not be visible until the damage is extensive. Testing a vinyl clad window for this condition requires a sensors that can:

• See through vinyl
• Detect moisture
• Detect lower densities of the wooden substructure (dry-rot)

Capacitive sensors do all of these things. A capacitive sensor placed directly against the vinyl can sense the condition of the wood beneath. The sensor can be adjusted for a mid-range reading at a "good" portion of the window. Any portion of the window with moisture will produce a more positive reading. The reduced wood density of dry rot will produce a more negative reading.