tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62661239971751749652026-01-26T06:56:29.534-05:00IR Infrared Services provides top quality infrared thermal inspections at a competitive price to commercial and residential customers in North Carolina and South Carolina. Infrared inspections quickly locate and accurately diagnose existing or potential problems often undetected until a catastrophic event occurs.IR Infrared Serviceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13195364626689656197noreply@blogger.comBlogger133125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266123997175174965.post-85176006374954055702013-08-16T15:30:00.000-04:002013-08-17T16:18:58.485-04:00

I'm sure you've been waiting anxiously for the next installment of a Day in the Life of a Thermographer. So far I've showed how how I did a roof and building envelope thermal scan as part of a Real Estate Due Diligence Infrared specific transaction. This week I'll tell you what it all means. The results from the roof and building scan were pretty good.  As a brief review, I began the

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So I've been telling you about a commercial roof scan as part of a Real Estate Due Diligence Infrared project in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. (A Day in the Life of a Thermographer Part 1 and Part II). I also had to scan the building itself. One challenge with EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finishing System) is that it is dependent upon proper installing. If flashing installing isn't properly

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Last week I began the series A Day in the Life of a Thermographer. If you recall, I was in Myrtle Beach getting ready to do a commercial roof scan as part of a Real Estate Due Diligence Infrared effort for a local hotel. After a few Mai Tais and a couple of hours on the beach (just kidding honey!) it was time to start. Actually, to tell the truth - I didn't have time for any of that because you

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I want to take a little different approach over the next month and walk you through how a Real Estate Due Diligence Infrared project is done. With an thermal inspection project for Due Diligence, there are a lot of moving parts. For this one, I did a commercial roof scan (and other infrared scans as well) as part of a specific Real Estate Due Diligence transaction for a large hotel chain in

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Did you see that that Phoenix, Arizona recorded a temperature of 119 degrees last week? It has been unbelievably hot across the United States, resulting in increased use of energy grids and power to keep buildings cool. If you are responsible for the maintenance of a large building or factory, rising energy bills are an ongoing concern. Proper building insulation is the most significant factor

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Constructions defects can be challenging because once the drywall is up and the brand new paint is on, you simply can't see them. They may be hidden behind or inside of walls or flooring. Looks good from the outside, but the inside shows missing grout. It is not uncommon for a thermal imaging scan to find missing insulation in the walls - or missing or improperly installed insulation around

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One of the most popular posts I've ever written was about the cost of  damage to commercial roofs. Just because a roof LOOKS sound, doesn't mean that it is. Remember - what you can't see...CAN hurt you. In other words: A Million Square Feet of Roof Equals  Massive Opportunity for Damage Representing an investment that can run into the millions of dollars, commercial buildings and

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According to the National Climatic Data Center, North and South Carolina have had a cooler and wetter spring than normal. With the increased dampness, mildew can grow within the walls of your commercial building, eventually resulting in the dreaded black mold. Second, if you have or have had any type of water leaks or moisture seepage, the insulation may be wet. Wet insulation has almost no

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So you've been reading my blog for years (indulge me). And I've finally convinced you of the importance of infrared thermal scanning for predictive and preventative maintenance, energy efficiency scans, and roof scans. You are ready to go buy your own infrared camera and do it all yourself. While that is certainly possible, I don't recommend it (and not just because that's what I do for a living

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The obvious answer is - when you see water! Unfortunately, you won't always see a leak until moisture has contaminated the roofing substrate and insulation. Since most types of roofing systems absorb some amount of water, it is harder to find the exact spot of water contamination in the insulation because it may not leak into the building until the insulation has absorbed all the water it can

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Have you ever tried to walk outside during the summer without any shoes on? After awhile, your feet burn, right? The heat of the sun has heated the pavement. Now imagine how much hotter a roof can be! During the day, heat from the sun warms the roof and the roof substrate. At night, when things cool down (yes, even in the middle of the summer in North and South Carolina!) the roof radiates the

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So here's a fun fact. Did you know the National Roofing Contractors Association estimates that 80% of roofs replaced don't need to be replaced. Eighty percent! Why? In many cases, it might be easier to replace an entire roof than it can be to figure out the source of the roof leak. Easier on the roofing contractor - but not so easy on your commercial building maintenance budget. A 5,000 square

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Overheated Electrical Systems are A Major Cause of Commercial Fires A commercial building can have dozens of points where electrical wiring connects to supply apparatus and equipment and every one of those points can cause heat buildup. Junction boxes, electrical outlets, breaker panels and connections to equipment that need electricity to operate all have the potential to develop problems. Over

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I’ve been talking a lot about using infrared scanning to locate roof leaks in the past months but with spring just starting and with all the storms that accompany it, I thought it would be a good time to answer a question about thermal imaging and types of roof systems. Does Infrared imaging work on all types of roof systems? The answer is mostly yes with the only real exception being roofs

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Overheated Electrical Systems are A Major Cause of Commercial Fires! Are you prepared for fire? Did you know that one-third of all commercial fires are traced to electrical failure? A commercial building can have dozens of points where electrical wiring connects to supply apparatus and equipment and every one of those points can cause heat buildup. Junction boxes, electrical outlets, breaker

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“MOLD!!!!!” It’s a word that can turn even the strongest heart into a trembling mess…..and for good reason. A mold problem can be very expensive to remedy and cause a number of health issues for you, your employees and customers. Thermal imaging can help you find out if you have a mold problem or if conditions exist in your building that can lead to mold development. WHAT CAUSES MOLD TO GROW?

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Can Infrared Scanning Protect You From Insurance Claims? The Surprising Answer! We all know that insurance can bring great peace of mind…..at a price. We also know that avoiding claims and possibly lowering the amount of money we spend for that peace of mind is downright delightful. Whether you are a building owner or a General contractor building a commercial, industrial or institutional

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Popsicle toes? While pricing a bid for a local company, I realized that several of the employees all had little heaters under their desks to keep warm. I had to ask? Popsicle toes and runny noses? Runny nose? (Yes, that is why I make a living as an infrared thermographer and not as a comedian.) But it does raise the question: are your employees cold? Do they suffer from watery eyes,

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Roof Leaking in Your Commercial Building? I was recently in a large retail store and right by the registers was a common sight - a yellow "Caution Wet Floors" sign and several large plastic buckets capturing water leaking from the roof. Now, you would think that a large retail store would be able to keep a leak-free roof, right? Not so easy, and if you work in building maintenance, you know it

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I know I promised to finish my discussion of commercial roofing systems today, but recently I have had several calls from some panicked homebuilders in the area asking for my help with a new building regulation in both North and South Carolina. The 2012 building codes in several states including North and South Carolina have added HVAC Duct Seal testing to their building codes. Duct Seal Testing

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To continue my post from last week I’m going to go over how the three most common flat roof systems are installed to help you understand how they leak and why leaks can be so difficult to find. The first thing to keep in mind when discussing roof leaks with any type of roofing system is that water is sneaky stuff; it always follows the path of least resistance. Gravity pulls water along until

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With heavy rain, ice, occasional snow, cold blowing winds and erratic temperature changes it can only mean that it’s roof leak season. Not much fun! Let’s face it, a little bit of water can do a lot of damage and a little bit of water over a long period of time can be devastating. I know I often blog about Infrared Scanning and roof leaks, but I am going to get a little more technical over

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Ok, let’s see the hands of everyone not interested in saving money this year. Anyone?  Hmmmm, that’s what I thought, everyone is interested in saving money. As anyone who has been responsible for overseeing a maintenance budget knows, one of the biggest budget busters comes in the form of unexpected equipment failures. Fortunately Infrared Scanning can help you avoid those big surprises.

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And we are back! Welcome to 2013 (and how many of you are going to have trouble writing the old year for the next 6 months or so?) I am looking forward to getting back into blogging this year - seems like the holidays always slow me down. To continue our discussion of Commercial applications for Thermal Imaging, I would like to take some time to talk about Block Wall scanning (block walls are

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A quick search for infrared turns up many medical uses. It’s really quite fascinating how infrared images can help detect inflammation and injury of the human body – infrared scanning is even being used to detect some cancers! Another wide application is infrared scanning for residences, to detect roof leaks and especially to conduct energy scans to detect loss of heat. Although part of my

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