Thermal Imaging:
The first step in moisture problem remediation is to quickly
and accurately locate and remove all sources of moisture.
Infrared cameras instantly show you what's wet and what's
dry. IR cameras can instantly find the ultimate source
with little or no physical disassembly of the premises
and minimal disturbance of inhabitants.
Infrared cameras are the inspection assets preferred
by building experts for fast, reliable, accurate building
diagnosis in the entire range of building problems,
from post-catastrophe fire and flood investigations
to chronic leaks and moisture problems.
Infrared cameras instantly capture and record high-resolution
thermographic images on-board for subsequent downloading
to a PC to give the client a clear view of the problem
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Infrared Detection for the exterior
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Moisture in building materials can
destroy structural integrity and nurture mold.
A Leaking Bedroom Ceiling
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The
thermogram (left) clearly shows a leaking bedroom ceiling
(visible, right). The leak was assumed by the owner
to originate in an upstairs marble-paneled bathroom
in the $3 million home. The estimated cost to rip out
and replace the marble to access the plumbing was estimated
at $80,000! Further IR investigation absolved the bathroom
and traced the source of the leak to a clogged weep
hole under the threshold of a door leading to an upstairs
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Roof Surveys
Roof surveys will never be the same! Infrared cameras
instantly show you what's wet and what's dry. Water
leakage is the number one factor that leads to damaged
insulation and substrate, corrosion and weakening of
metal decks and building structure, even structural
collapse and the growth of mold. Infrared cameras can
instantly find the ultimate source with little or no
physical disassembly of the premises and minimal disturbance
of inhabitants.
Deteriorated roof |
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In this
infrared image, the deteriorated areas of the roof are
clearly shown at the time of inspection
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Interior infrared survey conducted during
daytime hours reveals central area saturated with
moisture and in need of immediate repair. |
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Double
pane window versus single pane windows. |
