Home inspection infrared thermography finds what other home inspectors miss

The U.S. Dept. of Energy recommends having an infrared thermal imaging scan done before you buy any home because even new houses can have defects in their thermal envelopes

An old fashioned, partial home inspection depends on the unaided eyes of the home inspector. Even the best home inspector won't find what they can't see. Infrared Thermal Imaging (Thermography) makes it easier to find hidden defects and potential problems that will likely be missed by other home inspectors.

Our infrared thermal imaging camera, specially designed by Fluke for infrared thermal imaging during a home inspection, lets us inspect a home more effectively then by old-fashioned visual means used by other vermont home inspectors. Using infrared thermal imaging we will see more and better understand what we see. That's why all property inspections from WiseEyes include a basic infrared thermal imaging scan.

Building diagnostic thermography can find invisible problems in a variety of areas.

  • Moisture intrusion and water damage from unknown plumbing leaks
  • Water leaks present around windows, doors and other shell penetrations
  • Energy loss issues from missing insulation and air leaks
  • Heating, cooling and ventilation problems (HVAC), including ductwork leaks
  • Moisture caused structural issues including roof leaks
  • Electrical concerns around breakers, switches and circuitry
  • The presence of pests such as termites, rats and mice

What Infrared Thermal Imaging (Thermography) is NOT

  • MOISTURE METER - The infrared thermal imaging camera is NOT a moisture measuring device. What it reveals under the right conditons is a thermal anomoly that may be caused by moisture. Moisture issues are always confirmed by other means before being reported as definite
  • X-RAY VISION - The infrared thermal imaging camera is NOT an X- ray device. It does not emit any radiation of any sort. It cannot see through objects like an X-ray machine. It may detect heat differentials on the surface of a material that can indicate hidden issues that a trained inspector can recognize
  • SILVER BULLET - No technology can completey remove the risk that concealed damage may exist and not be detected. The IR camera sees temperature differences. If no difference exists then the camera will not detect any issue, even if it exists. The Infrared camera increases the throughness of a home inspection and reduces the risk of something being jmissed. But it does reduce that risk to zero

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