Many
of
you
have
heard
of
Thermal
Imaging
or
Infrared.
It
has
been
used
in
the
health
care
field
to
find
certain
abnormalities
in
the
body
and
most
recently
in
law
enforcement
to
track
and
find
people
or
animals.
Infrared
(thermal
imaging)
is
an
advanced,
non-invasive
technology
that
allows
the
inspector
to
show
homeowners
things
about
their
homes
that
can’t
be
revealed
using
conventional
inspection
methods.
Ancillary
inspection
reports
are
just
as
important
as
the
reports
generated
for
standard
home
inspections.
For
something
as
specialized
as
a
thermal
imaging
inspection,
it’s
critical
that
the
information
an
inspector
presents
meets
your
needs,
that
you
can
use and act on.
PRO1 IS A CERTIFIED INFRARED INSPECTOR
In terms of energy loss, an IR camera can detect:
1.
Heat
loss
and
air
infiltration
in
walls,
ceilings,
floors,
windows
and
doors;
2. Damaged and/or malfunctioning radiant heating systems;
3. Air-conditioner compressor leaks;
4.
Under-fastening
and/or
missing
framing
members,
and
other
structural defects that can lead to energy loss; and
5. Broken seals in double-paned windows.
In terms of detecting moisture intrusion, an IR
camera can locate:
1. Plumbing leaks;
2. Hidden roof leaks before they cause serious damage;
3. Missing, damaged and/or wet insulation; and
4.
Water
and
moisture
intrusion
around
penetrations
and
at
the
foundation
and
building
envelope
that
could
lead
to
structural
damage
and mold.
IR cameras are equally effective at locating hot spots in the home, including:
1. Circuit breakers in need of immediate replacement;
2. Overloaded and undersized circuits;
3. Overheated electrical equipment and components; and
4. Electrical faults before they cause a fire.
Additionally, based on the color gradients that thermal images provide, an inspector can locate:
1. Possible pest infestation, as revealed by energy loss through shelter tubes left by boring wood-destroying insects;
2.
The
presence
of
intruders,
such
as
rats,
mice
and
other
larger
pests
hiding
within
the
structure
and
detected
because
of
their
heat
signature
that
the
IR
camera captures; and dangerous flue leaks, which can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning of the home’s residents.
Thermal
Imaging
has
become
a
critical
factor
in
home
and
business
inspections
due
to
the
fact
that
it
can
detect
moisture
leaks
that
may
be
intruding
into
the
living
space
of
a
home
which
can
cause
mold
that
can
lead
to
health
problems,
it
may
detect
areas
where
heat
may
be
escapiing
that
can
affect
your
monthly energy bill. Knowing this information allows the seller, homeowner or buyer to act and make corrections before there is a potential for disaster.
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c
International Association of Certified Home Inspectors #19012932
Many
of
you
have
heard
of
Thermal
Imaging
or
Infrared.
It
has
been
used
in
the
health
care
field
to
find
certain
abnormalities
in
the
body
and
most
recently
in
law
enforcement
to
track
and
find
people or animals.
Infrared
(thermal
imaging)
is
an
advanced,
non-
invasive
technology
that
allows
the
inspector
to
show
homeowners
things
about
their
homes
that
can’t
be
revealed
using
conventional
inspection
methods.
Ancillary
inspection
reports
are
just
as
important
as
the
reports
generated
for
standard
home
inspections.
For
something
as
specialized
as
a
thermal
imaging
inspection,
it’s
critical
that
the
information
an
inspector
presents
meets
your
needs for information you can use and act on.
Some
of
the
items
a
Thermal
Inspection
can
reveal are:
In
terms
of
energy
loss,
an
IR
camera can detect:
1.
Heat
loss
and
air
infiltration
in
walls,
ceilings,
floors, windows and doors;
2.
Damaged
and/or
malfunctioning
radiant
heating systems;
3. Air-conditioner compressor leaks;
4.
Under-fastening
and/or
missing
framing
members,
and
other
structural
defects
that
can
lead to energy loss; and
5. Broken seals in double-paned windows.
In terms of detecting moisture
intrusion, an IR camera can locate:
1. Plumbing leaks;
2.
Hidden
roof
leaks
before
they
cause
serious
damage;
3. Missing, damaged and/or wet insulation; and
4.
Water
and
moisture
intrusion
around
penetrations
and
at
the
foundation
and
building
envelope
that
could
lead
to
structural
damage
and mold.
IR
cameras
are
equally
effective
at
locating
hot
spots
in
the
home,
including:
1.
Circuit
breakers
in
need
of
immediate
replacement;
2. Overloaded and undersized circuits;
3.
Overheated
electrical
equipment
and
components; and
4. Electrical faults before they cause a fire.
PRO1
IS
A
CERTIFIED
INFRARED
INSPECTOR
Additionally, based on the color
gradients that thermal images
provide, an inspector can locate:
1.
Possible
pest
infestation,
as
revealed
by
energy
loss
through
shelter
tubes
left
by
boring
wood-destroying insects;
2.
The
presence
of
intruders,
such
as
rats,
mice
and
other
larger
pests
hiding
within
the
structure
and detected because of their heat
3. signature that the IR camera captures; and
4.
dangerous
flue
leaks,
which
can
lead
to
c
a
r
b
o
n
m
o
n
o
x
i
d
e
p
o
i
s
o
n
i
n
g
of
the
home’s
residents.
Thermal
Imaging
has
become
a
critical
factor
in
home
and
business
inspections
due
to
the
fact
that
it
can
detect
moisture
leaks
that
may
be
intruding
into
the
living
space
of
a
home
which
can
cause
mold
that
can
lead
to
health
problems,
it
may
detect
areas
where
heat
may
be
escapiing
that
can
affect
your
monthly
energy
bill.
Knowing
this
information
allows
the
seller,
homeowner
or
buyer
to
act
and
make
corrections
before
there
is
a potential for disaster.
THERMAL IMAGING
