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How Infrared Thermography Works

Thermography enables us to see and measure heat. All materials on earth emit heat energy in the infrared portion of the spectrum. Unfortunately, the unaided human eye cannot see in the infrared. Thermographic, or simply thermal, images allow the user to see thermally, revealing anomalies that in turn identify problems in buildings and their component electrical, mechanical, plumbing,and waterproofing systems. Today's lightweight and rugged infrared cameras can not only see in real-time,but can also record infrared images and measure the temperatures of target objects quite accurately-to within 1/10 of a Fahrenheit degree or better. Points of possible concern show up clearly as hot or cold in relation to their surroundings. Recorded thermal images can be easily inserted into reports,and e-mailed, greatly facilitating communications among trades, attorneys, and other professionals and serving as invaluable, rational, evidentiary data in cases involving controversy.

Infrared Home Scanning

My home inspections and Energy Tune-ups can optionally include using my high tech thermal imaging camera. It features immediate noninvasive high-resolutions thermal imagery, which reveals potential structural and moisture issues, energy efficiency and even rodents or pests. I use it to find:

• Moisture
• Missing or defective insulation
• Structural shortcomings
• HVAC problem areas
• Sources of heating & cooling losses
• Plumbing blockages
• Roof leaks
• Electrical issues
• Rodents and other pests
• And much more!