The thermal imager is the best and most versatile tool at our disposal. We so highly value it's capabilities that we believe any energy auditor that is not using one to it's fullest potential is falling far short in their job performance. What we are talking about is a capable imager in the hands of a trained energy auditor and fully trained in thermography forbuilding envelope & moisture investigations. Lakes Region ThermalScan is at the forefront of integrating this technology into the energy auditing process.With infrared imaging we can simultaneously:
Highlight high moisture content / moisture intrusion (verified with moisture meters)
Locate and document air leaks (particularly useful when the leaks are 20 ft up and out of reach)
Locate defects in the thermal boundary, insulation voids, insulation settling, thermal bypasses, etc
Identify and document phantom electrical loads
Obtain the framing factor and other framing details
Immediately document each energy wasting deficiency found both with an IR and visual light image
Insulation Deficiencies - We use advanced Thermal Imaging and Software Analysis to Quickly and Easily Identify Suspect Sites of Missing or Settled Insulation.These Thermal Weak Points are Costing You Money Year After Year.Your Detailed Report Will Include Infrared and Visual Images of the Suspect Locations.
Air Leakage -We commbine Our Thermal Imaging Capabilities with a Comprehensive Calibrated Blower Door Evaluation to Pinpoint Leakage Locations and to Determine the Overall Air Leakage Rate of Your Home or Office.Up to 40% of Your Energy Dollars are Unnecessarily Wasted Due to Air Leakage.In Most Cases Windows and Doors Are NOT the Primary Culprit.
Water Intrusion & Mold –Infrared is the Best Technology to Detect Unseen Moist Areas Around and Within Windows, Walls, Ceilings, and Floors Which Could Lead to Structural Damage and Mold Growth.Moisture Undetectable by Eye or Touch Can Easily be Detected and Confirmed with Our Moisture Measuring Equipment.This is the Best and Earliest Detection Possible to Find Moisture Intrusion Through Your Building Envelope, Window Flashing, and to Detect Defective Plumbing.
HVAC Duct Evaluation –Duct Leakage Typically Wastes 10% - 30% of the Heating or Cooling Energy Purchased by the Homeowner. Your Ducts will be Evaulated for Overall Leakage and Proper Thermal Insulation. Your Report will Include Detailed Photos and Annotations Pinpointing Leakage Locations Found in Your Duct Work.
Electrical – Electrical Fires Can be Caused by Overloaded Wiring, Corroded Connections, and Arcing.Many Times These “Faults” Produce Elevated Heat Signatures. Your Evaluation Will Include a Courtesy Infrared Scan of Your Service Line, Meter, Panel Box, Outlets and Electrical Appliances.Areas of Relatively Elevated Heat Levels will be Included in Your Report.This Will Assist You in Determining Whether Appropriate Follow up Investigation by a Licensed Electrician is Warranted.
Exterior Scan - Conditions permitting, an Exterior Scan will be Conducted to Include an Electrical Scan of Your Service Line and Meter Box. An Exterior Scan in Conjunction with the Interior Scan gives a "Comprehensive" Pictorial Understanding of Heat Flow through Your Building Envelope. Exterior Scans are Sensitive to Environmental Conditions Including Sun Affects, Relative Humidity, Wind, and the Presence of Moisture. Your ThermalScan Technician has the Proper Training and Experience along with Additional Environmental Test Equipment to Provide Quality Thermal Images.
Analysis And Reports: The infrared images we take "on-site" contains over 19,000 data points of information that can be software analyzed, annotated and integrated into our reports. Problem areas are noted to include the specific location within the structure.A thermal imaging report can be generated that illustrates the thermal images side-by-side the associated visual light image, or infrared picture within visual light picture, so problem areas can be easily seen and located at a later time for remediation.
