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DEFECT IN CEILING CORNER DETECTED BY IR CAMERA

Allied Home Inspections is certified and trained to perform infrared inspections and thermography in Connecticut and New York.
Non-invasive infrared (IR) thermal scanning can be used to aid in the detection of:

  • Water and moisture intrusion
  • Plumbing and roof leaks
  • Missing insulation
  • Structural defects
  • Mold hidden behind walls
  • Heat loss
  • Electrical problems

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WATER LEAK BEHIND VINYL SIDING DETECTED BY IR CAMERA


MOISTURE INSIDE WALL DETECTED WITH IR CAMERA

Allied Home Inspections performs infrared (IR) scanning, thermal imaging, energy audits and state-of-the-art building diagnostics and inspections in Connecticut and NY. We can scan your home to look for hidden  moisture problems behind walls and ceilings that may be affecting your health. We can also schedule Connecticut and NY infrared (IR) inspections to help detect roof and plumbing leaks, electrical problems, and missing or improperly installed insulation. Click here to read an article on the benefits of using FLIR infrared themography to inspect your home.

Thermography is the use of an infrared imaging and measurement camera to "see" and "measure" thermal energy emitted from an object. Thermal, or infrared energy, is light that is not visible because its wavelength is too long to be detected by the human eye; it's the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that we perceive as heat. Unlike visible light, in the infrared world, everything with a temperature above absolute zero emits heat. Even very cold objects, like ice cubes, emit infrared. The higher the object's temperature, the greater the IR radiation emitted. Infrared allows us to see what our eyes cannot. Infrared thermography cameras produce images of invisible infrared or "heat" radiation and provide precise non-contact temperature measurement capabilities. Infrared is especially useful for noting temperature variations behind walls. A trained technician can spot problems in homes ranging from water leaking behind walls, rodent and insect infestations, mold colonies hidden in wall cavities, missing insulation, and hidden electrical problems.

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WET AREA IN INSULATION AND ON FLOOR

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 porch. - a thermal infrared image generated by a FLIR Infrared CameraThe 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 porch. - non-thermal photo
MOISTURE IN BEDROOM CEILING

Moisture in building materials can destroy structural integrity and nurture mold. The first step in moisture problem remediation is to quickly and accurately locate and remove all sources of moisture. Infrared camera scanning can show you what's wet and what's dry. IR cameras may find the ultimate source with little or no physical disassembly of the premises and minimal disturbance of inhabitants. An IR camera can detect areas of missing, moisture-laden or otherwise damaged insulation in walls, crawlspaces and attics or around doors, windows, and electrical outlets. These defects increase a home's operating costs by allowing cold air to enter the home and heated air to escape in the winter and the reverse in the warmer, summer months. IR can also identify poorly insulated or uninsulated pipes, another source of costly heat loss.

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Want to learn more about the science behind infrared thermography? Click here. 

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Your PdM Programs: How to Optimize their Effectiveness
7/1/2009 8:32 AM
Race cars are expensive, highly specialized, very fast automobiles that run efficiently and effectively when properly used and maintained. The high performance race car can go 200 mph using all of the gears, but when you only use first gear, it will top out at 60mph. It also won’t last as long as expected and is very expensive (poor ROI) when not u...Read More
 
A Thermographer’s Magic Marker
6/28/2009 10:42 AM
An age-old challenge for thermographers is the ability to annotate or mark objects to make them easier to identify in recorded imagery. One possible solution is to mark targets with an ink pen with low emittance ink...Read More
 
Heat Stress & the Human Body
6/15/2009 11:34 AM
For many, the peak of Summer brings high temperatures to the workplace. For others, high temperatures in the workplace are an everyday occurrence. Understanding heat stress and its attendant safety challenges is crucial for those working in hot environments...Read More
 
Ensuring Payment for Your Services
6/8/2009 1:33 PM
Thermographers (like lawyers) are subject to the "call girl principle," which states that the perceived value of a service drops like a stone once the service has been performed. To boost your prospects of getting paid, above all you need to get your bills out promptly, and aggressively follow up on any delay in payment...Read More
 
IRISS announces release of "10 Things You Need to Know About Infrared Windows"
6/4/2009 10:58 AM
IRISS, inc., manufacturer of the world’s only industrial-grade infrared window, is pleased to announce the release of "10 Things You Need to Know About Infrared Windows." The goal of this informative guide will clarify a handful of the key points that are at the heart of most questions about infrared windows, their use and limitations...Read More
 
Underground Leak Detection: An Opportunity for Technology Integration
5/31/2009 4:43 PM
Compressed air is one of the most costly utilities in plants today. With the price of energy escalating, it is imperative to find and repair leaks in compressed air systems...Read More
 
How to Calculate Emittance
5/31/2009 12:11 PM
Utilizing correct emittance values is imperative for accurate non-contact temperature measurements. Knowing how to accurately calculate emittance values can help to ensure the accuracy of infrared temperature measurements...Read More
 
How to Deal With Emittance
5/26/2009 10:36 AM
The perpetual question among those using radiometric equipment is, “What emittance value should I use?” In this Tip, we address several options for providing emittance values...Read More
 
Robert Incollingo Elected Co-chair of the Construction Section of NJ State Bar
5/20/2009 9:26 AM
Robert J. Incollingo, a Glendora attorney, has been elected co-chairman of the Construction Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association...Read More
 
Thermoteknix Introduces World’s Lowest Power Thermal Imager
5/6/2009 5:00 PM
Cambridge, UK May 6, 2009--- Thermoteknix recently unveiled its new Microcam™ long wave thermal imaging device. Designed as a core for infrared imaging systems, the Microcam is the lightest miniature device of its kind and requires very little power to operate...Read More




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