Thermal (Infrared) Imaging
♦What's hidden behind your walls♦
Thermal Imaging is a non-invasive method of seeing what might be going on behind your walls. The thermal imaging camera picks up very small differences in surface temperature, as little as .6 of a degree. It is not x-ray vision, does not release radiation and can not see thru cloths.
Now most items 'hold' and 'radiate' heat differently, for instance a dry jacket is warm outside in the cold, where as a wet jacket would be cold.
Why you ask, well the wet jacket transfers the heat of your body quicker than the air trapped inside the dry jacket would.
Now how does that help me as a home inspector;
Water Leaks
Water has a different thermal mass than most other building items, meaning that it takes longer to change temperature, as well as conducting heat (or lack of heat known as cold).
Plumbing leaks, foundation leaks, roof leaks, humidifier leaks even animal urine!
Good news for you because when I change the temperature inside your house water leaks show up like a beacon on my camera
Electrical
When a circuit is overloaded it creates heat, like the element on your stove. While this is good on your stove, it is bad in your walls, because if enough heat is generated there can be a fire.
If one of your circuit breakers is starting to fail it also will generate heat, while some heat is normal for some breakers a bad breaker can short circuit and cause a fire, trip often, or not trip when a short circuit is happening
Good news for you again as the heat generated by the wires/breakers will show up on my camera
Insulation
Often in homes there are sections of the attic that are difficult to reach, or maybe the insulation has been moved to work on something (lights) and is not put back properly.
In older homes sometimes the insulation settles, leaving half of the wall with no insulation
Often attic hatches have very poor insulation on them
Around floors and basement roofs there is often inadequate insulation
Again good news this will allow the outside temperature to 'shine ' through the wall for my camera to see
Air leakage
Every house has a leaky window or door, but you'd be surprised at where else the heat is leaking out of your house. Outlets, electrical panels, vents, chimney chases are just a couple of area's that can let cold air in.
By creating negative pressure inside of your house these leaks will show up all over for me to see with my camera
CALL NOW to book your thermal imaging inspection
780 868 3152
Thermal Imaging Inspection
This is a basic scan for missing insulation, water penetration and electrical overloads. Color images will be included in the electronic report that can be emailed to you, and black and white images in the report printed out at the inspection.
Thermal draft test inspection
This checks for drafts (leaky windows, doors etc.) by creating negative air pressure inside the house. Shutting down all gas fired appliances, activating all vents and using the thermal camera I see where cold air is leaking into the house. The draft test includes a basic thermal inspection. All information will be included in the report printed out at the inspection.
With Home Inspection No Home Inspection
Thermal Imaging (incl. GST) $75* $200*
Thermal Draft Test (incl. GST) $200* $325*
*These prices are based upon a 2000 sq ft or smaller house, with no secondary suites.