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Infrared Certified
Home Inspection
Infrared thermal imaging is an advanced non-destructive
technology. With this technology, I can see beyond the spectrum of "natural
light" (the light that bounces off all objects we can see with the naked eye)
and measure the temperature variances of a surface. I am pioneering this
technology in the building inspection industry providing an unprecedented
service other home inspectors have yet to offer. Proudly serving Nanaimo,
Victoria,
Saanich, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River and the rest of Vancouver Island. |
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Infrared inspections can identify
and document the following:
electrical faults before they cause a fire.
overloaded and undersized circuits.circuit breakers in need of
immediate replacement.missing, damaged, and/or wet insulation.
heat loss in walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors.air
infiltration in walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors.water and
moisture intrusion that could lead to mold.possible pest
infestation.hidden roof leaks, before they cause serious damage.
air conditioner compressor leaks.under fastening and/or missing
framing members.structural defects.broken seals in double pane
windows.energy loss and efficiency.dangerous flue leaks.
damaged and/or malfunctioning radiant heating systems.unknown
plumbing leaks.overheated equipment
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Apple Home Inspections uses |
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| The thermogram of this vinyl-sided 3-floor apartment
house clearly shows the path of a serious leak from a
washing machine on the third floor, which is completely
hidden within the wall. The thermographer used FLIR’s
Image Builder software to automatically "stitch" the
three individual thermographs into one fully
thermographic collage. |
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| Interior infrared survey conducted during daytime hours
reveals central area saturated with moisture and in need of
immediate repair. |
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A\C unit overheated and shut down after running for
aproximately 30 min. After visual inspection from ground level
maintenance was unable to pin-point trouble.
A decision was made to use infrared thermography to determine
the reason for overheating.
After taking a thermal image of the A\C unit, it was determined
that there was excessive heat build-up at the connection of the
HI pressure line to the condenser. This in turn created
excessive pressure in the compressor causing the overtemp switch
to kick off. Visual inspection verified there was a crushed HI
pressure tube at the condenser. |
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Infrared technology has been widely used by the Military,
Medical system, NASA and other high-tech scientific sectors providing innovative
opportunities to successfully reach unimaginable goals.
(NOTE: Even with
thermal imaging and our advanced methods, it is not possible to
find every possible defect although it will show issues unable
to be seen with the naked eye.)
It is in your best interest to ensure your building inspector is
infrared certified and professionally trained in the science of
building thermography. Get an innovative inspection of the
future, don’t make the same mistakes of the past.
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