Infrared
is a multipurpose building management tool?
We can detect
moisture intrusion before it escalates into a major issue,
Identify how large the moisture affected area is without
costly destructive discovery. You can improve productivity,
occupant comfort and reduce energy costs at your home or
facility. Our nondestructive infrared testing pinpoints
and prioritizes your moisture intrusion and heat loss problems.
Save money and stop water damage.
Infrared
building science is the application of infrared (IR) thermo
graphic inspection techniques as a powerful and noninvasive
means of monitoring and diagnosing the condition of buildings.
IR cameras in the hands of trained thermographers can provide
immediate documentation of as-built, pre- and post-restoration
conditions, plumbing and building envelope water leakage,
post-flood and fire water-damaged material assessment, energy
use inefficiency, and electrical problems.
Heat losses from
buildings are accelerated by structural problems, poor construction
practices, missing or inadequate insulation, moisture infiltration
and air leakage. Escaping heat creates a thermal signature
that can be detected with infrared thermography. We use
thermography to pinpoint underlying problems in their current
physical state. From this data we produce a comprehensive
report, providing the client with a wealth of detailed information
about the locations, causes and extent of problems within
the building.
Our certified
Building Science Thermographers use cutting-edge infrared
detection technology to rapidly and accurately identify
hidden problems that waste your energy dollars and threaten
the integrity of your building. All this without disrupting
your operations.
Mold
Detection
Mold infestation
is a growing concern for home owners and building managers
around the country. Here in the Northwest, wet building
materials provide an excellent environment for the growth
of mold cultures. Mold needs three things to thrive: nutrients,
moisture, and optimum temperatures. Building components
provides the food. Leaky roofs or exteriors, most of which
are not yet dripping inside the building, provide the moisture.
And during much of the year, our climate provides the temperatures
growing molds like best.
The best solution
is prevention. Moisture damage and mold are progressive
conditions. The longer building materials stay wet, the
worse the problem becomes. The sooner problem areas are
identified and mitigated, the greater the opportunity to
reduce losses and potential liability. Periodic infrared
scanning should be included in mold identification and control
programs.
Nipping
Moisture Problems in the Bud
Of course, many
people order infrared surveys for help locating leaks, or
when they face immediate decisions about roof repairs or
replacement. Frequently they use the information to save
tens, even hundreds of thousands of dollars by selecting
more cost-effective repair and replacement options. When
asbestos-containing roofing materials are involved, locating
and removing only the water-damaged sections can reduce
project costs even more dramatically.
More and more
home owners and facilities managers realize that professional
nondestructive testing can significantly reduce costs and
improve building management. Infrared inspection of roofing
systems has proven especially valuable, because it can reveal
hidden moisture within a critical and very expensive building
component. Properly applied, this cutting-edge technology
offers invaluable information to those making expensive
building management decisions.
Still, "an ounce
of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Perhaps the smartest
use of infrared analysis is finding small problems before
they become bigger and more costly. Even on a tight budget,
infrared can target problem areas for more effective use
of limited funds.
Due
Diligence and Building Commissioning
When it comes
to due diligence, it's especially important to get an accurate
evaluation of the roof. How watertight is that roof membrane?
Is there a hidden potential for mold, or moisture damage
in the roofing system? Savvy purchasers are now ordering
professional infrared surveys to document the condition
and value of the roof before they buy. Due diligence surveys
can also protect interests during negotiations.
Many roofing consultants,
architects and building owners now specify infrared acceptance
testing after construction to confirm the quality of roofing
materials and workmanship. The hard-copy documentation of
a professional report helps reduce litigation and encourages
positive solutions to disputes. And many roofing material
manufacturers now require infrared testing before issuing
warrantees.
With the remarkable
detail available from today's high-end cameras, a skilled
technician can pinpoint problem areas within structures
as well as the extent of moisture penetration. Because water
penetration can enter the structure and invade other building
components floors, ceilings and walls it is important to
get a detailed moisture analysis. Professional nondestructive
testers will offer blueprints and on-site mark-outs to thoroughly
document their findings.
What
type of Infrared Inspection can I perform for you?
 Moisture
Intrusion
Building
Envelope
Flat
top roof
Energy
Audit
Electrical
Inspections
Wood
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