Infrared Thermal Imaging Services
The use of Infrared Thermal Imaging allows us to offer you significant advantages. The moisture, insulation, and electrical problems we find using Infrared Thermal Imaging can save you hundreds, or thousands of dollars per year. Moisture problems can lead to mold growth, causing a health hazard; missing or poor insulation allows energy loss and contributes to high energy costs; and electrical problems can be a serious safety concern. Infrared Thermal Imaging allows us to do more to protect your health, safety, and financial well being. To learn more about Infrared Thermal Imaging, scroll down to the bottom of this page.
Infrared Thermal Imaging Inspection Options
Our Infrared Thermal Imaging services are non-invasive and are to analyze thermal patterns on visible and readily (and safely) accessible portions of the areas described in each option below.
Building Envelope
The Building Envelope inspection is an evaluation for locating hidden moisture, missing or misapplied insulation, significant air infiltration, and more. We scan the following areas:
Building Envelope
The Building Envelope inspection is an evaluation for locating hidden moisture, missing or misapplied insulation, significant air infiltration, and more. We scan the following areas:
- Exterior walls (weather and conditions permitting)
- Interior walls
- Floors
- Ceilings
- Doors and windows
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The thermal and digital images above were taken inside a home at the basement entry. The thermal image shows cool areas around the door evidenced by the shades of purple and blue. The thermal pattern indicates air infiltration due to a poorly sealed door. Air infiltration and missing or lacking insulation contribute to a large amount of energy loss and high energy costs in many homes.
Energy Survey
The Energy Survey is an evaluation of client specified areas for missing, lacking, or non uniform insulation, significant air infiltration, and heating and cooling losses.
The Energy Survey is an evaluation of client specified areas for missing, lacking, or non uniform insulation, significant air infiltration, and heating and cooling losses.
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The thermal and digital images above were taken inside a newer home. The thermal image shows a cool area evidenced by the shades of purple and blue. The thermal pattern indicates missing or misapplied attic insulation allowing excess heat loss. A number of similar areas were found in other walls and ceilings. Areas like this contribute to high energy costs.
Moisture Survey
The Moisture Survey is an evaluation of client specified areas for the presence of moisture.
The Moisture Survey is an evaluation of client specified areas for the presence of moisture.
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The thermal and digital images above were taken inside a brand new home. The thermal image shows a large cool area on this kitchen ceiling. The thermal pattern indicates moisture. This was caused by a plumbing leak on the second floor.
Hydronic / Water Floor Heating Pipe Locating and Mapping
Using Infrared Thermal Imaging we can accurately locate water floor heating pipes in concrete floors. We can also provide mapping services where we supply dimensioned drawings of the pipe locations.
Using Infrared Thermal Imaging we can accurately locate water floor heating pipes in concrete floors. We can also provide mapping services where we supply dimensioned drawings of the pipe locations.
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The thermal images above show the in-floor heating pipes in an office.
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The thermal and digital images above were taken in a basement with a hydronic (water) in floor heating system. Infrared Thermal Imaging can be used to find potential blockages or leaks in these otherwise invisible piping systems.
Hydronic / Water Floor Heating Leak Detection
Using Infrared Thermal Imaging we can often locate suspected leaks in water floor heating pipes in concrete floors.
Using Infrared Thermal Imaging we can often locate suspected leaks in water floor heating pipes in concrete floors.
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The infrared thermal images above show several leaks in the water heating system in a garage.
What is Infrared Thermal Imaging?
Infrared Thermal Imaging Technology allows us to see objects outside of the Visible Light Spectrum. The Visible Light Spectrum is what is detected (seen) by your unaided eyes and it lies in the middle of the Electromagnetic Spectrum. The lower energy, lower frequency, and longer wavelength Infrared Light Spectrum (also known as heat waves) is just outside of the Visible Light Spectrum. This is the portion of the Electromagnetic Spectrum that Infrared Thermal Imaging uses.
With an Infrared Thermal Imaging camera, even small variations in the temperature of surfaces can be detected. Because all surfaces emit infrared radiation, a trained thermographer can analyze the thermal patterns displayed by the camera to find hidden moisture, missing or lacking insulation, overheating electrical circuits, and more.
Hidden moisture in a building is usually seen as a cool area. In the winter, when it is colder outside than inside, missing or misapplied insulation will also be seen as cool areas. However, depending on weather, environment, and time of day, the opposite can be true which is why it is important to hire a properly trained thermographer.
With an Infrared Thermal Imaging camera, even small variations in the temperature of surfaces can be detected. Because all surfaces emit infrared radiation, a trained thermographer can analyze the thermal patterns displayed by the camera to find hidden moisture, missing or lacking insulation, overheating electrical circuits, and more.
Hidden moisture in a building is usually seen as a cool area. In the winter, when it is colder outside than inside, missing or misapplied insulation will also be seen as cool areas. However, depending on weather, environment, and time of day, the opposite can be true which is why it is important to hire a properly trained thermographer.