Using Infrared to Inspect Buildings in Shoreline
Uncover What You Don’t Know
A
building inspection in Shoreline includes many
things, including knowledge,. For the most advanced
and thorough building inspections in Shoreline,
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 Shoreline
considers an infrared camera to be one of the most
important tools in a Shoreline inspector’s tool bag.
Infrared thermography in Shoreline is a scientific
process that essentially measures thermal or
infrared energy, infrared thermography can detect
insulation, heating, electrical, and cooling
problems.
Without any disruptive – or destructive –
exploration, Pacific Northwest Building Inspections
can discover water leaks around windows, roofs,
doors, 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 Northwest Building Inspections in
Shoreline has uncovered leaks around in
typically non-suspect areas, such as a living
room where no visible damage was apparent.
With infrared thermography in Shoreline,
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
Shoreline is most helpful:
Water Intrusion
Viewing 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 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
Viewing 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 Shoreline is beneficial in
the following areas:
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Detect problems quickly, without interrupting
service
• Flat roof leak detection for buildings,
plants, facilities
• Document problems before the warranty expires
• Inspect burners for flame impingement and
burner management • Thermal heat loss
inspections for buildings
• Identify water damaged portions of a roof
quickly and accurately
• Detect delaminations in concrete bridge deck
• Assess priorities for corrective action
• Cold Storage cooling losses
• Detect insulation leaks in refrigeration
equipment
• Boilers
• Locate missing or damaged insulation
• Identify air leakage energy losses
• Eliminate unnecessary replacement of roofing
• Concrete water heated floor inspections for
leaks and temperature distribution
• Evaluate the thermal performance of retrofits
• Minimize preventive maintenance and
troubleshooting time
• Moisture contamination
• Heat ventilation air conditioning equipment
evaluation
• Environmental Applications
• Locate radiant heating wires or pipes
• Concrete integrity inspections
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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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