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Infrared Thermal Imaging/Home Inspections

Infrared Thermal Imaging Included In All Of Our Home Inspections
Benefits of Thermal Imaging in the possible detection of:

-Water infiltration
-Cold air infiltration
-Excessive moisture in building materials
-Stud / Joist / Beam / Rafter placement and structure
-Insulation gaps, insufficient and unevenness
-Electrical drops, panels, breakers, switches and wire connections
-Heating and cooling duct placement, insulation, air leaks
-Pipe location
-Special Inspections
-Pest infestations

Thermal Imaging Limitations

-Thermal imaging only displays surface temperatures of solid objects.
-IR detects the temperature based upon wavelength of the light emitted by the object (longer wavelength, colder).  IR, therefore, does not show the temperature of objects that reflect light, (glass, shiny metal, light colored objects in direct sunlight).
-IR, does not “see through walls”, but only displays the very slight differences in
surface temperature of the wall.
Images of areas “behind” and not in contact with walls depends upon the temperature difference of the area.  It is easier to see “hot” objects because they will be radiating heat to the not-in-contact surface.
Call 630-437-1572 to schedule your Home Inspection or you can E-Mail Me