Real Horizons Inspection Services, LLC

Thermography (Infrared Imaging)

   The use of infrared imaging has been around for quite some time. Initially, it was developed for use by the military and often coined "Night Vision". It has also been used extensively in commercial applications such as pipeline and electrical distribution applications.  Only recently has this technology been incorporated into the home inspection and energy auditing industry. This is due largely to the reduction in cost of infrared cameras and the significant benefits it offers in inspections.

   Infrared imaging works by being able to detect differences in the heat given off by materials. It then displays these heat differences as colors such as red, blue, yellow, orange, etc.. .  These heat "signatures" or colors allow for the determination very important properties with regard to the areas being scanned by enabling us to determine the differences in temperatures in those areas. The cameras we use today are so sensitive that they give the appearance of being able to "see through walls".

   The kinds of things that can be detected with imaging include; areas where moisture is present, lack of insulation in walls, hot wires, receptacles, switches and circuit breakers, and air leaks in and around doors, windows, baseboards and AC equipment.

   Real Horizons is aware of the importance of utilizing this technology in home inspections and includes thermogarapy in all of our inspection services. Below is a collection of thermographic images that were obtained from various inspections we performed.