Infrared Home Inspections
Take the Magnifying Glass further with an Infrared Inspection.
Infrared Thermography (IRT), or
thermal imaging, involves the use of the use of a special camera to
capture wavelengths far beyond what the human eye can normally detect. A
thermal scan allows your home inspector to detect areas
of heat loss (even ice emits thermographic wavelengths!), water
penetration and leaks, overloaded electrical circuits, pests and insect
infestations, missing insulation, structural concerns, and more that
could be missed by an average inspector using his eyes alone. By
capturing visual images of the electromagnetic spectrum that we would
normally detect as heat, one might say that Infrared Thermography allows
a qualified home inspector to view the invisible, potentially saving
you thousands of dollars in the process. For the most complete home
inspection Toronto and the surrounding suburbs have to offer, choose a
Certified Level 1 Thermographer® like Magnified Home Inspections Ltd’s
Joe Roberto!
Thermal imaging is about more than
identifying symptoms; in the right hands, it can also be used to
diagnose concerns that could save homeowners, buyers, and sellers a lot
of money and can cause enormous stress if not detected early, such as:
- Missing, damaged, and/or wet insulation
- Heat loss and air intrusion around and through doors, windows, ceilings, walls, and floors
- Water and moisture infiltration that could lead to mold
- Hidden roof leaks
- Potential pest and insect infestations
- Air conditioner leaks
- Double-pane windows with damaged seals
- Areas of energy loss
- Location of wall studs, floor joists and heat ducts
- Defective radiant heating systems
- Undetected leaks in the plumbing
Thermal Imaging, or Infrared
Technology, allows your home inspector to visualize temperature
differences and to reveal areas of energy loss or excessive heat
generation before the accompanying issues get out of hand. Take your
home inspection to the next level of clarity by calling Magnified Home
Inspections Ltd and requesting a Thermal Image Inspection.
