Building Inspections Using Infrared in Seattle
Discover What You Don’t Know
A home
inspection in Seattle includes many things,
including knowledge. For the most advanced and
complete home inspections in Seattle, 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 NW Building Inspections in Seattle believes
the infrared camera to be one of the most important
tools in a Seattle inspector’s tool bag. Infrared
thermography in Seattle is a scientific process that
measures thermal or infrared energy, infrared
thermography can detect insulation, water, heating,
air leakage, and cooling problems.
Without any disruptive – or destructive –
exploration, Pacific NW Building Inspections in
Seattle can discover water leaks around windows,
interior and exterior walls, roofs, 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 Seattle has
uncovered leaks around in typically non-suspect
areas, such as a living room where no visible
damage was apparent. With infrared thermography
in Seattle, 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
Seattle is most helpful:
Water Transgression
Probing 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
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 Seattle is beneficial in
the following areas:
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Detect problems quickly, without interrupting
service • Identify air leakage energy losses
• Concrete water heated floor inspections for
leaks and temperature distribution
• Minimize preventive maintenance and
troubleshooting time
• Detect delaminations in concrete bridge deck
• Locate and identify mold growth areas in
building structures
• Detect insulation leaks in refrigeration
equipment
• Moisture contamination
• Environmental Applications
• Cold Storage cooling losses
• Boilers • Inspect burners for flame
impingement and burner management
• Look at combustion patterns of fuel
• Eliminate unnecessary replacement of roofing
• Evaluate the thermal performance of retrofits
• Document problems before the warranty expires
• Concrete integrity inspections
• Locate radiant heating wires or pipes
• Identify water damaged portions of a roof
quickly and accurately
• Thermal heat loss inspections for buildings
• 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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Recommendations
"As a real estate professional, I have several choices when
it comes to a
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with the best! When it comes to inspections in Seattle (or
the greater Seattle area, as John has traveled to Puyallup
and beyond for me!), I strongly recommend John Langmeyer of
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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.
Several of my clients – and myself – have saved hundreds,
maybe even thousands of dollars, by calling John and asking
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John is AWESOME!"
~ Ronnie Lee R., Seattle
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