Using Thermography in Building Science allows the evaluation of a structure and the performance of the components of that structure. Infrared Thermal Imaging can provide accurate and detailed information not visible to the human eye. This Infrared technology reveals what we cannot see by measuring the temperature variances of a viewed object in relation to its surroundings.

Infrared thermography can identify exact areas of moisture intrusion so they can be repaired or replaced with a minimum expenditure of time and money. Instead of replacing the whole wall, ceiling or floor, monies are saved by only replacing the areas damaged or needing repair. Thermal imaging can trace the moisture to it's suspected source using the temperature differences projected by the object.

This  digital  photo and  infrared  thermal  image  are of  the same corner in a room.  The moisture intrusion found in this corner is his due to ice damming on the roof. Visually  the sheet rock at  this ceiling  appears to  be normal, however  the Thermal  Image reveals  that  there  is  moisture intrusion from a open roof flashing.  If this intrusion is allowed to  continue,   a   water   stain  will  eventually  appear  on  the sheet rock ceiling.

	Concrete radiant floor  in a family room.  The picture on the left, is a digital picture whereas, the infrared image on the right was taken in a grey scale mode indicating the radiant heat tubes under the concrete floor.
Infrared thermography used the temperature variances existing in the concrete floor to find this leak in the radiant heat system.

Key Benefits

• Infrared technology can save time and money by identifying the location of the radiant floor leak so the whole floor doesn't  have to be removed or disturbed for repair.
• Thermal imaging can tell us where the radiant floor coils are and in which direction they are running.
• Confirming  the heating  system is  working as designed.
• This technology can confirm tube spacing in a radiant heat system design.

Do you have concerns about your electrical panel? Are you aware  of  a circuit overload? Do your breakers  trip often? Infrared  thermal  imaging  can  evaluate your breaker panel and electrical wiring using temperature  variances  to determine if  a breaker is overheating or working properly.

Key Benefits

• Infrared thermography is a preventative maintenance tool used in both residential and business realms for identifying possible issues.
• By having an Infrared Thermal Assessment performed on  your electrical system,  you will  know if you have a breaker or wire that is overheating and could fail or be the cause of a fire.
• The human eye cannot see the object heating up to the point of  failure. Infrared  Technology can help  identify these overheating concerns before they get to that point.