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“Use of Infrared Technology in Home Inspections”
Bill Fabian
Monroe Infrared Technology Inc.
586-247-0221 office
586-350-5890 cell
www.monroeinfrared.com
Brunswick, ME - Shelby Twp., MI - Houston, TX
Rhode Island, Georgia, Florida & New Mexico
How we use infrared in our HomeInspections.
Find hidden water from plumbing leaks andother sources in walls, ceilings, floors
Document Working Appliances.
Find uninsulated walls and ceilings.
Find “HOT” electrical circuits.
Find infestations, Ants, Termites, Bees &other vermin.
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4 Important facts about infrared1. Infrared Cameras are not X-Ray machines!
2. Infrared cameras only show surface temperature patterns
3. I am trained to properly interpret the infrared findings.
Find the “WET”
Specific conditions are needed to find wetbuilding materials. But when thoseconditions are met. WOW!
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Wet Carpet in the corner
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Water Behind Drywall!
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Condensate overflow
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Water in Exterior Stucco
My Pet is “House Trained”..NOT!
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Water in wall from window leak
Document Appliance Conditions
Properly operating appliances will exhibitthermal differences that are easily detectedwith an infrared camera.
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Water Heater Working?
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Hot water to kitchen sink?
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Range Top working properly?
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Refrigerator cold?
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Are the walls insulated?
Energy Audits have become a full time jobfor some people and the use of thermalimaging systems is one of the leading toolsused.
What can you see?
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Missing Insulation
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Missing insulation under and nextto window.
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Energy Examples
Missing insulation in “BRANDNEW CONSTRUCTION”. Coldcavities show where insulationwas never installed.
Side wall never insulated. Hot inattic show up hot in picture.
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Energy Examples
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Energy Examples
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Energy Examples
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Air Infiltration
Leaking Ductwork Air leaking around attic hatch.
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Door weatherstripping bad?
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Hot areas showing heat loss.
Electrical Panel Inspection
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Insect and Vermin Locations
Again, under the proper conditions,infestations are easily detected usinginfrared cameras.
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InfestationsBee’s nest above porch roof
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InfestationsBee’s nest in wall of home.
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