Is an Infrared moisture imaging Included in a Home Inspection? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Skip It!
Infrared moisture imaging, also known as infrared thermography, is a non-destructive way to find moisture in buildings using an infrared camera. It can detect moisture in walls, ceilings, and floors, even when it’s hidden.
How it works
- Infrared cameras detect temperature differences between wet areas and dry materials.
- Wet areas appear cooler on the thermal image because they change temperature more slowly than dry areas.
- Infrared cameras can scan an entire area quickly.
What it can detect
- Water intrusion
- Structural damage like rotted wood or termite infestation
- Mold growth
- Heat loss
- Missing insulation
- HVAC problems
- Electrical systems
When it’s useful
- Infrared moisture imaging can be used in homes and businesses.
- It can be used to inspect roofs, walls, ceilings, and floors.
Other tools
- A pin-type moisture meter can provide quantitative data to confirm the results of the infrared camera.
- A thermal imager app can be downloaded to a smartphone to turn it into a thermal imager.
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