Thermal imaging, often referred to as infrared technology is growing in popularity and has become a valuable tool in performing comprehensive home audits.  Because of its unique characteristic of detecting minute temperature differences, thermal imaging is the best way to detect certain problems not seen by the naked eye.  Utilizing thermal imaging often provides the opportunity to make repairs or adjustments to a building envelope before costly failures occur.

The use of thermal imaging can focus on a singular component such as drafty windows, leaky ductwork or insulation concerns or provide a whole house review to locate all components in need of improvement.  The ultimate goal is better overall home performance and improved occupant comfort.

Some typical services that can be performed with an infrared camera:

• Exterior building inspections, surveying all sides of the house checking windows, doorways and insulation.

• Moisture inspections for water damage which could lead to areas of mold growth.

• Air infiltration/ ex-filtration inspection of windows and doors.

• Insulation inspections to search for missing or unevenly applied insulation.

• Roof inspections to look for possible damage.