That Infrared Inspections are a standalone inspection and are not to be confused with a regular Pre Purchase home Inspection . Infrared Inspection and Home Inspection can be combined but it will take up to 48 hrs to generate the report and at an additional cost .

Infrared Residential Energy Audits

Are you paying too much?

Are you concerned about high energy costs for cooling and heating your home? Have you heard about different ways you might improve your home’s efficiency; but you are confused about where to start for the best results? Do you need more insulation in your attic? Do radiant barriers work? How about solar screens? Weather-stripping?

• These are pretty common well-known efficiency upgrade options. But they can be expensive and you want to spend intelligently. Have you considered having your home scanned with an "Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera" This is a non destructive way of getting information about your home.

Missing Insulation

The picture on the left is of an out side wall taken with a normal digital camera
The picture on the right was taken with an Infrared Thermal Imaging camera. The dark blue indicates that there is insulation missing.

The picture on the left is of the living room ceiling, the picture next to is at the same location but taken with an Infrared Thermal Imaging camera. If you look left of the center spot you will see the pot light. The black areas indicate that there is insulation missing beside and below the pot light.

Moisture Damage

This picture is of a bay window in the master bedroom the picture on the left was taken with a digital camera and right was taken with an Infrared Thermal Imaging camera. The black and dark blue area indicates moisture problems.

Air Leakage

This picture is of the back door the Infrared image shows all the dark areas were the cold air is getting into the house. This door needs new weather stripping

Electrical

This picture shows an electrical circuit that is hot. The problem is the appliance was not on. Advised client to contact an electrician to make repairs.

The Images that you have seen would not have been possible with out the use of an Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera

• Is your HVAC ductwork well installed and well sealed? Do you have major leakage ductwork leakage which is causing your HVAC system to work overtime and your home to never be comfortable? Infrared Thermal Imaging Scans have shown us that HVAC ductwork leakage is common.

Moisture and condensation are one of the most serious concerns in homes and structures. Especially in modern home construction where buildings are almost air tight. Unseen or undiagnosed water damage can lead to rot, structural failure, deterioration of building finishes as well as possible mold growth which can lead to expensive remediation and repair.

A thermal imaging/moisture inspection of your home can help minimize these risks

That is where Kelowna Home Inspections’ Infrared Thermal Imaging scan can help. Utilizing our state of the art Infrared Thermal Imaging equipment, we will perform a scan of your home or business to help you identify the areas that are in need of improvement first.

Please feel free to contact us for further information and pricing

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