Our Orlando infrared inspection service can help identify and document:
Our Orlando Infrared thermography service (commonly called infrared imaging or thermal imaging) is an advanced, non-invasive technology that allows an inspector to identify deficiencies in buildings that can’t be revealed using conventional visual inspection methods.
Thermographic cameras detect radiation in the long-infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum and produce images of that radiation. The amount of radiation emitted by an object, called “Emissivity”, increases with temperature; therefore, thermography allows for variations in temperature to be identified.
There are many inspectors that use entry level infrared cameras. We use a high-end FLIR E96 professional thermal imager with Meterlink Technology. The E96 delivers 640 x 480 IR resolution. That’s 307,200 pixels. This, combined with FLIRs exclusive Advanced Signal Processing, reduces image noise and produces sharp thermal images four times the resolution of competing thermal imagers with 320 x 240 resolution and sixteen times the resolution of competing thermal imagers with 160 x 120 resolution. More data points mean more information is provided for accurate thermal interpretation. More pixels also mean greater visual resolution in the thermal image. With FLIR's UltraMax feature enabled on the E96 it can raise the pixel count up to 1,228,800 pixels. FLIR's MSX (Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imaging) enhances thermal images by overlaying high-contrast visual details from a digital camera onto the infrared (thermal) image. This creates a more detailed and clearer image by "embossing" edges and outlines, making it easier to identify specific objects and interpret the thermal data without compromising the temperature accuracy or diluting the thermal information.
In conjunction with our thermal imager, we can use FLIR Meter-link enabled equipment such as pin/pinless moisture psychrometer (moisture meter) w/ IR thermometer, ball moisture meter, clamp meter, and multi-meter that communicate with our camera wirelessly and document moisture, humidity, air temperature, electricity related data, and other variables in the inspection environment.
Thermal Imaging can help identify
Energy loss
- Missing, poor, settled, or improperly installed insulation
- Heat loss and air infiltration in walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors
- Damaged and/or malfunctioning radiant heating systems
- Air-conditioner compressor leaks
- Missing framing members and other structural defects that can lead to energy loss
- Broken seals in double-pane windows
- Flu leaks
- Leaking air conditioning ducts or mechanical equipment
Moisture related problems
- Plumbing leaks
- Building envelope water intrusion (roof, walls, windows, doors, and foundation)
- Wet insulation, cabinets, walls, flooring, and personal/business items
Electrical deficiencies
- Circuit breakers in need of immediate replacement
- Overloaded and undersized circuits
- Overheated electrical equipment and components
- Electrical faults
Identification of Pests
- Possible pest infestation, as revealed by energy loss through shelter tubes left by boring wood-destroying insects
- Animals such as snakes, bats, rats, mice, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, etc. inside of walls, attics, and crawl spaces
Location of building components
- Stud/ joist/ beam placement
- Pipe location
- Heating and cooling duct placement
Thermal imaging limitations
- Images can be difficult to interpret accurately when based upon objects with erratic temperatures
- Accurate temperature measurements are hindered by differing emissivities and reflections from other surfaces
- Thermal imaging is only able to directly detect surface temperatures (It cannot see through walls like an x-ray scanner)
- Conditions of the jobsite can have a substantial effect on thermal imaging (If it has just rained, early morning temperatures vs afternoon temperatures, very cold or hot environments, etc.)
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