Building Inspections Using Infrared in Lynnwood
Reveal What You Don’t Know
A
building inspection in Lynnwood entails many things,
including knowledge,. For the most advanced and
complete building inspections in Lynnwood, request
that infrared thermography be included.
This
powerful technology is used to locate and pinpoint
sources of leaks and water intrusion in your
Lynnwood residence without any need for destructive
source finding.
Pacific NW Building Inspections in Lynnwood
considers an infrared camera to be one of the most
important tools in a Lynnwood home inspector's tool
bag. Infrared thermography is a scientific process
that measures thermal or infrared energy, infrared
thermography can detect insulation, electrical,
heating, and cooling problems.
Without any disruptive – or destructive –
exploration, Pacific NW Building Inspections in
Lynnwood 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.
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Pacific NW Building Inspections in Lynnwood has
uncovered leaks around in typically non-suspect
areas, such as a living room where no visible
damage was apparent. With infrared thermography
in Lynnwood, 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
Lynnwood is most helpful:
Water Intrusion
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 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
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 Lynnwood is beneficial in
the following areas:
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Detect problems quickly, without interrupting
service • Locate and identify mold growth areas
in building structures
• Detect delaminations in concrete bridge deck
• Minimize preventive maintenance and
troubleshooting time
• Eliminate unnecessary replacement of roofing
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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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