Infrared Imaging

Infrared Imaging allows you to have the best visual inspection possible for any property.  Using Infrared technology provides insight on any areas of concern, as well as positive areas, of the property.  Thermal imaging gives a perspective that would not be available with a standard home inspection.

Infrared Technology

Infrared is becoming one of the fastest growing inspection techniques to provide the most accurate information for home inspections.  There are many benefits that this technology can provide home owners:

• Locate problematic moisture areas in structural, exterior cladding, windows, and roof systems
• Electrical panels and systems
• Identify problem areas to reduce fuel bills
• Shows areas of heat loss and cold air infiltration
• Instant feedback
• Ability to analyze existing problems so proper corrections can be made
• Energy Conservation

When to use Infrared Inspection

• Pre-purchase Inspection
• Selling your home
• Improve efficiency and weatherization of your home

What is Thermography?

Thermography is the use of an infrared imaging and measurement camera to "see" and "measure" thermal energy emitted from an object. Thermal, or infrared energy, is light that is not visible because its wavelength is too long to be detected by the human eye; it's the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that we perceive as heat.

Well Insulated Exterior of a House

Water Damaged Roof

Water Damaged Roof and Poor Insulation on Ceiling

Lack of Insulation in Ceiling of Newly Built Home

By a trained thermographer, differences in heat can tell what may be happening within a roof, floor, wall, electrical panel, etc. Suspect areas are then further tested with other devices (if possible) such as moisture detectors, to verify what the thermal image is seeing. Thermal imaging can be invaluable in determining sources of roof leaks, wall leaks, foundation leaks, areas of mold, missing insulation, overloaded circuit breakers, etc.

Thermal imaging provides a picture of a specific condition of a home or building. Infrared cameras allow us the ability to see and locate what the naked eye is unable to detect. Infrared images can capture thermal anomalies from moisture or water damage, roof leaks, stucco, EIFS, chimney staining and window leakage. Infrared Scans are able to locate water and moisture intrusion in buildings by thermal patterns.