For those who wish to learn more about the technical aspects of thermal imaging, the above video offers over 28 minutes of very useful information. Here you can learn the value of infrared thermal imaging and also learn why it is important to have a certified infrared thermographer conduct your thermal imaging survey.


What Is Infrared Thermal Imaging?   
 

                                               

Infrared (thermal imaging) is a quick, advanced, non-destructive technology that allows us to show you things about your home that no other home inspection company in Indianapolis can show you using other inspection methods. Thermal imaging produces images of invisible to the naked eye heat energy emitted from objects and systems in the home and allows us to measure it. Thanks to Infrared technology, we can now offer a one of a kind approach to your home inspection. We offer two types of Infrared scans that can be added to your home inspection for an additional fee. These additional services go well beyond the normal scope of a typical visual home inspection.

Level I IR scan - This includes a basic scan of the walls and ceilings looking for areas of air infiltration, insulation deficiencies and moisture intrusion.

Level II IR scan - This includes everything in the level I scan PLUS: IR scan of the electrical panel which can locate overheated, overloaded and undersized circuits. HVAC system scan which can locate overheated and overloaded equipment, dangerous flue leaks and compressor leakage. Scan of the accessible portion of the plumbing system which can locate unknown hidden leaks.

 

How can a Thermal Imaging Scan Benefit You?

Thermal imaging inspections, with the use of other instruments and a visual inspection, can provide indications of what we cannot see with the naked eye. An infrared thermal inspection involves the use of a thermal imaging camera to detect differences in the surface temperature of an object. These temperature differences help to isolate potential problem areas. Standard visual inspections can tell you what we see and provide you very useful information. Unfortunately for many deficiencies by the time the condition is visible, extensive damage might already have occurred. This service helps you save money, downtime and all of the problems and aggravations of extensive damage before it happens! While it is not a 100% guarantee, a Thermal Imaging Scan has the potential for saving you hundreds or thousands of dollars by catching adverse conditions early on.

What Can Infrared Thermal Imaging Not Do?

Don't be fooled by the claims that thermal imaging can see through walls or any other object. This technology is not X-Ray vision. A certified thermographer is trained to find anomalies of surface temperatures on an object. With that and other information, problems, or potential problems, are identified and may require further testing to validate. Yes, further evaluation will most likely be required for a suspect fault, but thermal imaging helps significantly to limit the time and expense of guess work.

MC² Home Inspections has been certified with the designations CEA (Certified Energy Auditor) and CWC (Certified Weatherization Contractor) by the Professional Home Inspection Institute.

 

We are very proud to use Flir Thermal Imaging Technology.