Using Infrared to Inspect Buildings in Edmonds
Discover What You Don’t Know
 A residential inspection
in Edmonds entails many things,
including knowledge,. For the most advanced and
thorough residential inspections in Edmonds, request that
infrared thermography be
included.
This sophisticated technology is used to locate and
pinpoint sources of leaks and water intrusion in
your residence without any need for destructive
source finding.
Pacific Northwest Building Inspections in Edmonds believes the
infrared camera to be one of the most important
tools in a qualified Edmonds inspector's tool bag. Infrared
thermography in Edmonds is a
scientific process that essentially measures thermal
or infrared energy, infrared thermography can detect
insulation, heating, air leakage, electrical, and
cooling
problems.
Without any disruptive – or destructive –
exploration, Pacific Northwest Building Inspections
in Edmonds
can discover water leaks around windows, interior and
exterior walls, and
water pipes. The wall insulation and the heating and
cooling efficiency of windows and doors can also be
assessed by using an infrared camera.
>> Pacific Northwest Building Inspections
in Edmonds has
uncovered leaks around in typically non-suspect
areas, such as a living room where no visible damage
was apparent.
With infrared thermography
in Edmonds, 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 Edmonds is most helpful:
Water Transgression
Probing interior surfaces of a building 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 Problems
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
Probing 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 Edmonds is beneficial in the following
areas:
• Detect problems quickly, without interrupting
service • Moisture contamination
• Identify water
damaged portions of a roof quickly and accurately
•
Document
problems before the warranty expires
• Thermal heat
loss inspections for buildings
• Locate radiant
heating wires or pipes
• Electrical Systems
• Locate
missing or
damaged insulation
• Boilers
• Detect delaminations
in concrete bridge deck
• Look at combustion
patterns of fuel
• Heat ventilation air conditioning
equipment
evaluation • Eliminate unnecessary replacement of
roofing
• Concrete integrity inspections
• Evaluate
the thermal performance of retrofits
• Detect
insulation leaks in
refrigeration equipment
• Cold Storage cooling
losses
• Minimize preventive maintenance and
troubleshooting time
• Identify air leakage energy
losses
• Concrete
water heated floor inspections for leaks and
temperature distribution
• Flat roof leak detection
for buildings, plants, facilities • Assess
priorities for corrective action
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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
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