Thermography utilizes an infrared camera to produce a “heat diagram” or a visible picture using infrared wavelengths. This imaging technique is a quick, powerful and non-invasive method for detecting and diagnosing energy loss, moisture behind wall systems, and moisture in construction materials.
Infrared inspections can provide immediate documentation of as-built and post-restoration conditions, plumbing and building envelope water leakage, post-flood and fire water damage material assessment, and energy loss through lack of insulation or air infiltration.
Water within building materials will evaporate resulting in cooling of the material surface. A wet spot, when observed with the infrared camera, is visible as a distinct cool spot. This distinction between wet and dry materials helps identify the water intrusion source with minimal impact to the building itself.
This equipment is used to obtain relative, not exact readings. The use of other test equipment, such as core samples and hand held moisture meters, also assist in checking moisture content.
Thermography utilizes an infrared camera to produce a “heat diagram” or a visible picture using infrared wavelengths. This imaging technique is a quick, powerful and non-invasive method for detecting and diagnosing energy loss, moisture behind wall systems, and moisture in construction materials.
Infrared inspections can provide immediate documentation of as-built and post-restoration conditions, plumbing and building envelope water leakage, post-flood and fire water damage material assessment, and energy loss through lack of insulation or air infiltration.
Water within building materials will evaporate resulting in cooling of the material surface. A wet spot, when observed with the infrared camera, is visible as a distinct cool spot. This distinction between wet and dry materials helps identify the water intrusion source with minimal impact to the building itself.
This equipment is used to obtain relative, not exact readings. The use of other test equipment, such as core samples and hand held moisture meters, also assist in checking moisture content.