Infrared Building Inspections in Everett
Reveal What You Don’t Know
 A residential inspection in Everett entails many
things, including knowledge,. For the most advanced
and complete residential inspections, request that
infrared thermography be included.
This sophisticated technology is used to locate and
pinpoint sources of leaks and water intrusion in
buildings without any need for destructive source
finding.
PNWBI in
Everett
considers an infrared camera to be one of the most
important tools in an inspector’s tool bag. A
scientific process that essentially measures thermal
or infrared energy, infrared thermography can detect
insulation, and cooling problems.
Without any disruptive – or destructive –
exploration, PNWBI in Everett can discover water
leaks around windows, 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.
>> PNWBI has
uncovered leaks around in typically non-suspect
areas, such as a living room where no visible
damage was apparent. With infrared thermography,
substantial water damage was discovered. Upon
further investigation, a sprinkler head was
found to have been directing water behind 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 Everett 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
Weaknesses
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 Everett is beneficial in the following
areas:
• Detect problems
quickly, without interrupting service • Look at
combustion patterns of fuel
• Document problems before the warranty expires
• Identify water damaged portions of a roof
quickly and accurately
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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 Everett, and am constantly getting
flyers and brochures of other inspectors trying to get my
business. I truly believe in working by referral and working
with the best! When it comes to inspections
in
Everett, I strongly recommend John Langmeyer of
Pacific Northwest Building Inspections.
I have used John exclusively for all of my clients’ needs
since 1999. John has been amazing! I can always count on
John to be early and to make my clients feel comfortable
with the inspection process."
~ Lee R., Everett
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