Is infrared thermography safe?
Yes. Infrared thermography is non-invasive
and does not require removing materials (ceilings, walls, floors, etc.)
in order to detect concealed issues.
How does infrared thermography detect
moisture?
As moisture evaporates, it creates a cooling effect similar
to getting out of the shower and standing under a fan. This cooling
effect is clearly displayed on my infrared camera's monitor. The readings
of this cooling effect are then interpreted directly
to you.
Can thermal imaging (infrared) cameras see right through the walls
in my home?
Absolutely not. Although it does appear as if you are looking directly
at components within the wall cavity, but what you are actually seeing
are the temperature differentials on the surface of the wall due to
material or moisture conducting its temperatures directly onto the
wall that is being scanned, and.infrared cameras
cannot see through clothing or windows either.
Will the infrared camera work in total darkness?
Lighting is not required when scanning your building. The infrared
camera operates solely utilizing heat information and most objects
will present a different thermal signature to their surroundings. If
placed in a room with total darkness, your infrared results will not
be impeded.
How long does an infrared inspection usually take?
An average size home (2,000 square feet) can be scanned in approximately
1 to 2 hours. It will then take 2 hours to generate the professional
IR report for you. These times may vary depending on the size, age,
and condition of the home being inspected and how many images
are required to identify every issue within a particular home.
Where can thermal imaging be used in my home
for predictive and preventive maintenance?
There is no perfect building out there and many will have issues that
are unknown to the occupants. There will always be problems detected,
something (whether it be minor or major) by performing a preventive
and predictive maintenance scan. Predictive Measures is simply going
to show you how these issues can be corrected. Typical
infrared applications will detect hidden structural issues, hidden
moisture intrusion, unknown electrical faults, and heating and energy
issues.
Get Predictive Measures in your building; we’ll locate something.
Should a newly constructed home be inspected?
Absolutely! It is highly recommended that you have an inspection done
to locate inefficiencies hiding somewhere in your building. New homes
simply do not guarantee perfection. There will be issues no matter
what, but you should want to know to what extent. With a thermal
imaging camera, you can determine that. Locate those issues now
before you close on escrow or before your warranty expires, and
eliminate any problems that are not visible to the naked
eye.
Can I accompany the thermographer during the inspection?
Yes, it is strongly recommended that you walk right alongside the technician.
He will point out the areas in question, showing you his IR monitor
and giving you options on how the problem can be properly corrected.
Also, feel free to ask any questions that you may have. This will assist
you in obtaining the most benefit from the infrared inspection and
you will gain the most understanding of the many systems that make
up your home.
What is included in the report?
You will receive a comprehensive
report with an inventory of all scanned images. It
will provide in clear written detail all the thermal anomalies
that have been detected, as well as recommendations for repair.
Why should I have my home inspected with an infrared camera?
Your home is most likely the largest investment you're
going to make in your lifetime. While living in this home, you want
to know (up front) where hidden defects are lurking. If hidden defects
(such as faulty wiring) go unattended too long, the expense of having
it repaired could be exorbitant, or if too late, it could result
in fire and losing the structure. Also, thermal deficiencies that
are corrected now will more than likely pay for themselves within
the first couple years of repair. So keep your home comfortable
and safe while protecting your investment. Get an infrared
scan today.
What is infrared thermography?
All objects emit heat. Infrared thermography uses an infrared
radiometer (camera) to see infrared heat waves and measure their temperature.
The lowest temperature the human eye can visually detect is approx.
500° Celsius. Temperatures cooler than that are emitted as infrared
waves. An infrared camera detects temperatures in this lower range
and produces colorized images that enable us to see the temperature
variations in the image. Thermography provides a safe and
fast way to inspect the condition of a facility's electrical, mechanical,
and structural integrity. It has been widely recognized as an indispensable
tool in preventive maintenance.
Is infrared thermography for me?
As a maintenance professional, if you are under task to keep your facility
or utility reliable, with zero unexpected breakdowns, and zero catastrophic
failures, then you will find infrared thermography is an indispensable
tool in a total maintenance program.
Why is infrared thermography important to a total maintenance program?
- Save energy costs
- Prevent loss of production
- Reduce unscheduled downtime
- Extend equipment life
- Maximize maintenance efforts
- Set baselines on new equipment
installation
Why outsource infrared thermography services?
- High cost of the infrared camera and its maintenance
are the responsibility of the contractor.
- When the contractor gets equipment or reporting upgrade, your company
benefits.
Developing a program on site, with trendable results, is time consuming
and expensive (training, equipment purchasing, database development).
A good infrared contractor has all of these details in place to provide
you with a quality service.
