Real Estate Inspection

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Cell: 713-829-7732 Office: 936-333-6033
Offering 'INFRARED' Thermal Imaging
Houston, The Woodlands, Kingwood, Atascocita, Spring, Katy, Cypress

Houston, TX 77001
ph: 713-829-7732
alt: 936-333-6033
Rodney@REI-Specialist.com

'INFRARED' Thermal Imaging

You may already be familiar with Infrared Thermal Imaging, -OR- you may be wondering "What is Thermal Imaging" -OR- "What can Thermal Imaging do for Me?" WELL, in either case, You Came to the Right Place.

Here is a OVERVIEW of INFRARED Thermal Imaging, with my $5,000 Flir B-40 Infrared camera.

(Unlike some other inspection web sites, these pictures are NOT the same standard downloaded examples that you see over and over.)

These photos are just a small sample from MY ACTUAL PERSONAL INSPECTIONS and issues I discovered for my clients.

Please see a Great Example of 'Why' You Need a
'Quality' Thermographer, further down on this page.

Thermal Imaging Analysis 'Insulation Deficiency' (1)
- Room addition on back of house. Looks GREAT at first glance.....
- Using the Thermal Imaging camera, it is VERY EVIDENT that the ceiling of the room has Absolutely 'NO' INSULATION!!!
Uninsulated ceilinge like this can go undetected for YEARS, completely unknown to the homeowner. Areas like this DRASTICALLY INCREASE Utility Bills and put unnecessary strain and wear on Cooling and Heating Equipment.
Thermal Imaging Analysis 'Wet Sheetrock' (1)
- Water Heater Leak slightly visible at base, but 'appears' to be Very Small, just on the base.
- Using the Infrared Thermal Imaging camera, it is VERY EVIDENT that the leak is Considerably Larger, even wicking upward into the Drywall
Without the use of INFRARED Thermal Imaging, the apparent 'very slight' water heater leak would possibly NOT have been analyzed properly. Infrared Thermal Imagng indicated that the water had saturated the sill plate and 'wicked back upward' into the adjacent drywall.
NOTE: I then used the Infrared Camera on the opposite side of the wall in the bedroom closet. There were ‘no’ signs of damage, staining or wetness to the touch. However, infrared thermal imaging revealed that the wall and the carpet were both extremely moist. (The carpet subsequently tested for an 83-percent moisture content !!)
Analysys with the Infrared Camera was extremely beneficial and Revealed the Extent of the Issue to the Purchaser.
Thermal Imaging Analysis 'Water Intrusion'
- At the back door, there was a 'tiny' amount of discoloration on the baseboardson both sides.
- Using the Infrared Thermal Imaging camera, it was Very Apparent that the baseboards were 'currently' wet.
  This was detected even though it had not rained for 5-Days !!!
Without the use of INFRARED Thermal Imaging, it wold have been very easy to assume that the slight discoloration on the baseboards was old.
However, Infrared Thermal Imagng revealed that the baseboards on both sides of the door were 'currently wet', Even Though it had Not Rained for 5-Days !!!
INTERESTING NOTE: Take note of the 'Conductive Heat' transmitting in through the metal threshold under the door. Infrared Thermal Imaging is a tremendous tool when used to analyze areas of Hot or Cold intrusion into a home from the Exterior.
Thermal Imaging Analysis 'Roof Decking Leak' (1)
- Roof Decking at PVC Pipe Penetration looks GREAT without Infrared Imaging
- Roof Decking at PVC Pipe shows Excessive Water Leak and Decking Deterioration with Infrared Imaging
Leaks in Roof Decking can occur at Numerous Locations, even on roofs with recently replaced shingles. The leak pictured above was due to a cracked robber 'boot' around the PVC above the roofline. (These issues can go undetected for years, while allowing moisture and water into interior walls and promoting wood rot, decay, mold and other health related issues)
Thermal Imaging Analysis 'Roof Decking Leak' (2)
- Damaged Roof Decking
  (area is inaccessible)
  'May' or 'May Not' be Wet
- Damaged Roof Decking
  (INFRARED Thermal Imaging)
  Confirms area is 'currently' Wet
NOTE: The area pictured above was visible, but not accessible. Roof Decking deterioration was evident, however not evident whether there was no roof leak, a previous leak or a current leak. Usage of the Infrated Thermal Imaging Camera revealed that the roof leak was indeen 'current'.
Thermal Imaging Analysis 'Electrical - Panel Box' (1)
- Main Service Lead into Breaker Panel, (looks GREAT without Infrared Imaging)
- Main Service Lead into Breaker Panel, ** 232 DEGREES ** Obvious with Infrared Imaging)
The Main Service Lead pictured above was ACTUALLY 232-DEGREES, hanging on the side of the house. (THIS IS HOT ENOUGH TO 'BOIL WATER', right on the house) NOTE: This EXTREMELY DANGEROUS condition would have very possibly gone completely undetected without Infrared Thermal Imaging.
* The 'POWER' OF INFRARED Thermal Imaging *
- Clients Attic after sunset
  (digital photo)
  COMPLETELY DARK
- Same Attic at Same time
  (INFRARED Photo)
  SEES EVERYTHING
  (with absolutely NO visible light)
The photos above illustrate 'just part' of the Immense Power of INFRARED Thermal Imaging. It is 'extremely sensitive', can see 'heat and cool' differences anywhere, anytime and under almost any conditions. It can use warm and cool variations to spot insulation deficiencies, moisture intrusion, thermal envelope breaches and leaks in ductdork.
Is it 'WET' ..OR.. 'NOT WET' ??
Example of why you want a 'Quality' Thermographer
- Digital Photo
- INFRARED Photo
  (Is it Wet ??)
In this example, I was performing an inspection on a 4,900 sq. ft. $1,500,000 House. My client requested 'all' opf my Infrared Thermal Imaging services. Everything was going smoothly until, in the huge master bath, the Infrared Camera detected this massive potential problem area. Sure looks wet doesn't it !! Look, you can even see that water has run down the corner studs. Or has it??
Since the area in question was directly at the side of the house and in a drop-soffit or 'furr down' (dropped ceiling) it was impossible to access from the attic. I am confident that 'most' amateur or poorly trained 'so-called' Thermographers would have written it up as moisture intrusion, most likely from the roof. Most likely, they would have recommended that the client contract (pay) for a Roofing Specialist or Contractor to forther analyze the situation prior to the purchase.
BUT.... 'Is it Wet' OR 'Is it Not Wet' ???
This is where being a 'Quality' Thermograpter comes in. An infrared camera 'cannot' see moisture. What the camera 'does do' is scan a wall or any other object and detect 'variations in temperature' on the very surface. Any area which is even slightly damp will almost always be a 'tiny bit cooler' than the dryer areas adjacent to it. The infrared camera translates the cooler areas into a more purple/blue image as opposed to the warmer orange/yellow areas.
**OK, here comes the spoiler.... It is 'not' wet... It is as dry as a bone... BUT, 'why' does it look so wet and completely terrible?? Well, as you remember, the slightly cooler areas on the surface appear purple/blue in the image. This inspection was performed in the early spring on a very cool day. And guess what, area which 'appears' wet is actually 'just cooler'.... It is 'slightly cooler' because there was 'less insulation' in that very small area. The vertical purple/blue corner studs which also 'appear' wet are also just cooler, having retained more of the coolness from the prior night (since this is an exterior wall).
LESSON BEING.... When you hire an Thermographer to perform Infrared Thermal Imaging, it is extremely important to hire a 'Quality' Thermographer. Infrared Thermal Imaging 'must' be performed slowly and carefully. The infrared camera is not a tool a novice can use. The camera performs 'half the job', then, it requires a 'Quality' Thermographer to take the necessary amount of time to properly 'interpert' the image that the camera is displaying....
If you hire a low-quality Thermographer, or use a home inspector who (throws it in for free...) you take a much greater risk of getting a haphazard, incomplete and plssibly incorrect analysis. There is a risk of either 'completely missing issues' OR mis-analysis and being referred to other parties for additional, unnecessary costly followup.
If I can assist you woth your Infrared Thermal Imaging needs, please CALL ME.

Real Estate Inspection Specialist..
(offering 'INFRARED' Thermal Imaging)

NOTE: Real Estate Inspection Specialist is also CERTIFIED to use Infrared Thermal Imaging to assist as a very powerful Home Energy Auditing Tool.

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Houston Home Inspection

Houston, TX 77001
ph: 713-829-7732
alt: 936-333-6033
Rodney@REI-Specialist.com

Real Estate Inspection

'Specialist'

'INFRARED' Thermal Imaging

Thermal Imaging Analysis 'Insulation Deficiency' (1)

Thermal Imaging Analysis 'Wet Sheetrock' (1)

Thermal Imaging Analysis 'Water Intrusion'﻿

Thermal Imaging Analysis 'Roof Decking Leak' (1)

Thermal Imaging Analysis 'Roof Decking Leak' (2)

Thermal Imaging Analysis 'Electrical - Panel Box' (1)

* The 'POWER' OF INFRARED Thermal Imaging *

Is it 'WET' ..OR.. 'NOT WET' ??Example of why you want a 'Quality' Thermographer﻿﻿

Thermal Imaging Analysis 'Water Intrusion'

Is it 'WET' ..OR.. 'NOT WET' ??
Example of why you want a 'Quality' Thermographer