| Moisture in building materials can destroy structural | | | | condensation especially walls and roof areas. Building |
| integrity and nurture mold. The first step in moisture | | | | designs and technologies have caused tighter thermal |
| problem remediation is to quickly and accurately | | | | envelopes and have trapped moisture in impermeable |
| locate and remove sources of moisture. Infrared | | | | building materials.o Poor HVAC distribution or |
| cameras instantly show you what's wet and what's | | | | performance caused by design and installation |
| dry. IR can instantly find the ultimate source with little | | | | problems resulting in excessive energy use and |
| or no physical disassembly of the premises and | | | | uncomfortable buildings.o Finding Termite |
| minimal disturbance of inhabitants. | | | | Infestationso Verification of Construction Details or |
| Infrared thermography can provide remarkable, | | | | structural performance. Great success has been |
| nondestructive information about construction details | | | | accomplished to verify proper reinforcement in |
| and building performance. Often the problems, as well | | | | concrete masonry buildings, as well as concrete filled |
| as their causes and consequences can not be seen | | | | grouted cells.o Water leaks from pipes in either walls |
| until after costly damage has already been done. | | | | or slabs |
| Typically, at this stage or point the only recourse | | | | * Delamination of Fascade Materialso "Sick Building |
| may be extensive and costly reconstruction. | | | | Syndrome", mold growth and health related issues.o |
| The major building applications for IR technology | | | | Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) |
| are:o Excessive Energy Use due to missing or | | | | construction is particularly susceptible to water |
| damaged insulation, or insulation that is performing | | | | intrusion causing mold growth and wood decay |
| inadequately. It is essential to know the type of | | | | problems. |
| insulation in the building and construction details, | | | | A great value of infrared thermography is that it |
| including how the insulation was installed.o Air Leakage | | | | enables building owners, architects, contractors, and |
| Locations can be excessive and account for up to | | | | inspectors to locate problems, verify building |
| half of the energy consumed to condition buildings. | | | | performance, and validate solutions. The primary |
| Adequate air exchange is essential to the health of a | | | | return on investment in building thermography is |
| building. Sometimes the root cause of excessive | | | | gaining a higher level of assurance that the building will |
| leakage can be poor design and or construction which | | | | perform as intended and occupants will be more |
| allows air to move across the thermal perimeter.o | | | | comfortable, often at a lower cost. |
| Moisture intrusion and damage due to leaks or | | | | |