Whether you own a new house, a historic property, or a business, an infrared inspection can save you time and money by pinpointing energy losses, damaged insulation and other problems before an emergency occurs. The accuracy of thermal scans also reduces the cost of repair because problems have been traced to their source from the beginning.

The Technology Explained

Infrared light is a reading of the thermal energy all objects emit at ordinary temperatures. This heat energy is detected and recorded through the lens of an infrared camera. For instance, wet insulation will appear as a different color than adjacent dry insulation because of differences in the heat energy. These patterns can be viewed by “reading” images from a camera passed over the wall. A certified, trained professional should always interpret the readings.

Uses of Thermal Scans

Thermal scans help residential and commercial property buyers, sellers and owners to locate:

• areas of missing insulation
• drafts around doors and windows
• electrical hot spots
• moisture damage
• heating and cooling losses or deficiencies
• water leaks
• storm damage and
• rodents or pests

Scans can be done prior to purchasing property or as part of a preventative maintenance schedule. Another great time for a non-invasive, independent thermal imaging scan is prior to installing a new heating or cooling system. Every penny counts when it comes to energy bills. Missing or wet insulation, drafty windows or broken duct connection can exacerbate the problem.

Using a Trained NPI Professional

Greg Owens has the expertise necessary to accurately interpret the images and pinpoint the location of issues. At the conclusion of the inspection, the client receives a report with an explanation of the findings and infrared photos side-by-side with standard digital pictures. At your request, we can also return to the site and use a laser light mounted on the camera to help contractors mark the exact location prior to the start of work.