Infrared Building Inspections in Redmond
Reveal What You Don’t Know
 A
residential inspection in Redmond includes many
things, including knowledge,. For the most advanced
and thorough residential inspections in Redmond,
request that infrared thermography be included.
This
advanced technology is used to locate and pinpoint
sources of leaks and water intrusion in buildings
without any need for destructive source finding.
Pacific NW Building Inspections in Redmond considers
an infrared camera to be one of the most important
tools in a Redmond inspector’s tool bag. Infrared
thermography in Redmond is a scientific process that
measures thermal or infrared energy, infrared
thermography can detect insulation, water, heating,
air leakage, electrical, and cooling problems.
Without any disruptive – or destructive –
exploration, Pacific NW Building Inspections in
Redmond can discover water leaks around windows,
interior and exterior walls, and water pipes. Wall
insulation and the heating and cooling efficiency of
windows and doors can also be assessed by using an
infrared camera.
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Pacific NW Building Inspections in Redmond has
uncovered leaks around in typically non-suspect
areas, such as a living room where no visible
damage was apparent. With infrared thermography
in Redmond, substantial water damage was
discovered. Upon further investigation, a
sprinkler head was found to have been directing
water into the house’s siding. Several thousand
dollars later, the sprinkler head was redirected
and the sheathing and framing was repaired. A
traditional building inspection would not have
been able to identity this issue.
Here
are some common areas where infrared thermography in
Redmond is most helpful:
Water Transgression
Scanning interior surfaces of your home with
an infrared camera can reveal excess
moisture due to plumbing leaks, roof leaks,
and leaks around windows, to name a few. Wet
areas of building materials cool when energy
is transferred during the water evaporation
process; therefore, a wet (“cooler”) area
will stand out from the surrounding dry
(“warmer”) surface.
Insulation Deficiencies
Appreciable temperature differences, due to
variations in thermal energy (heat)
transfer, allow for detection of deficient
or missing insulation when scanning ceiling
and wall surfaces.
Roofing Leaks
Scanning roof coverings can reveal water
intrusion and accumulated moisture below the
surface. Due to its thermal properties (high
thermal capacity), water typically gives up
heat at a much slower rate than the
surrounding roof materials. The areas of
accumulated moisture can therefore be
detected when scanning the roof surface.
This type of roof inspection is best done in
the evening or early nighttime after thermal
energy imparted during the daytime is
transferred or released.
Infrared Thermography in Redmond is beneficial in
the following areas:
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Detect problems quickly, without interrupting
service • Assess priorities for corrective
action
• Concrete integrity inspections
• Electrical Systems
• Identify air leakage energy losses
• Cold Storage cooling losses
• Locate missing or damaged insulation
• Locate and identify mold growth areas in
building structures
• Boilers
• Heat ventilation air conditioning equipment
evaluation • Moisture contamination
• Concrete water heated floor inspections for
leaks and temperature distribution
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Missing Insulation in Ceiling |
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Overheated Breaker Panel |
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Infrared View of a Switch Panel |
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Unshielded Electrical Outlets |
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Recommendations
"As a real estate professional, I have several choices when
it comes to a
home inspector
in Redmond, and am constantly getting
flyers and brochures of other inspectors in Redmond trying to get my
business. I truly believe in working by referral and working
with the best! When it comes to inspections in Redmond, I
highly recommend John Langmeyer of
Pacific Northwest Building Inspections.
I have used John exclusively for all of my Redmond home
inspections
since 1999. He has been amazing! I can always count on
PNBI to be early and to make my clients feel comfortable
with the inspection process.
John is very thorough!"
~ Robert Lee, Redmond
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