Infrared Imaging is a widely used technology in many different industries, from medicine to the military. Basically what this technology does is allow us to identify differences in temperature on surfaces. Why is that helpful? Well in the case of moisture intrusion, the affected area is generally cooler than an un-affected area, and can be easily seen with infrared imaging. The same is true for potential electrical problems where heat can be seen in an area where a short may be occurring.

We use this technology to help identify problem areas in a building that might be easily go undetected by a simple visual inspection.

Moisture Detection in Walls and Ceilings - Infrared imaging is a great tool that helps to identify water damage in walls, floors, and ceilings. By detecting the difference in temperature between a wet area and the surrounding dry areas infrared imaging can help detect moisture issues that would not be visible during a limited visual home inspection. It is also great at identifying areas where the insulation contractor failed to insulate adequately.

Energy Audits - Infrared imaging has been a great tool to help homeowners save money, especially now that energy rates are on the rise. Heat loss and/or cold air influx can be detected and corrective actions can be taken to help improve the energy efficiency of residential and commercial structures. Once the energy wasting areas are identified, then changes can be made to make a dramatic difference in energy consumption which means less money out of pocket..

Electrical Inspections - Loose or dirty electrical connections and other electrical anomalies can cause power outages and possible fires. We can inspect the electrical panels and receptacles to detect issues before there is a costly outage. Infrared imaging can detect hot spots in the electrical system not visible to the naked eye which may be a precursor to a larger issue. The resulting report can be a great aid for the repair electrician hired to address the identified issues.

Plumbing Inspections - Water leaks from the plumbing system often leak undetected until major damage has occurred. We can scan in, under, and around plumbing fixtures in the home to determine if there is active leaking going on. Since this tool is not a moisture meter we will use it to find heat anomalies and then pursue the issue further to attempt to determine the source and cause of the leak. Infrared image scanning can detect temperature anomalies in the plumbing system not visible to the naked eye which may be a precursor to a larger issue. The resulting infrared image scan report can be a great aid for the repair plumber hired to address the identified issues.

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