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Thermographic Assessment
When it comes to inspecting your walls and ceilings, we have advanced far beyond simple stud finders. Utilizing our infrared thermography technology elevates your wall and ceiling inspections to a new level. This cutting-edge approach allows us to accurately locate wiring, pipes, ducts, drainage lines, and more—without the need to open walls.
Infrared thermography is one of the most sophisticated technologies employed in modern building diagnostics.
It enables us to:
- Detect hidden moisture behind walls
- Identify structural weaknesses
- Locate leaks and insulation gaps
- Reveal issues not visible to the naked eye, contributing to a comprehensive property risk assessment.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND THERMOGRAPHY
Everything Emits Infrared Radiation
Every object above absolute zero (-273°C) emits infrared radiation (IR), which is crucial for effective building diagnostics.
Warm objects → emit more IR
Cold objects → emit less IR
The thermal camera doesn’t “see through walls.” It detects surface temperature differences, making it an essential tool in infrared thermography.
The Camera Converts Heat Into an Image
Infrared cameras (like FLIR) use sensors to detect radiation in the 8–14 micrometer wavelength range.
Then they:
Measure IR energy
Convert it into temperature data
Display it as a color image (thermogram)
Typical colors:
🔵 Blue = cooler areas
🔴 Red/Yellow = warmer areas
Why Moisture Shows Up?
Moisture changes how materials behave thermally, impacting property risk assessment.
Two main reasons:
A) Evaporative Cooling
Wet materials lose heat faster due to evaporation. They appear cooler (blue/purple) on thermal images.
B) Thermal Mass Difference
Water holds heat differently than dry materials, causing wet areas to heat and cool slower.
Heat Transfer Mechanisms
Thermography works because of how heat moves:
🔁 Conduction
Heat moving through solid materials (drywall, studs)
🌬️ Convection
Air movement (drafts, leaks, insulation gaps)
☀️ Radiation
Energy emitted from surfaces (what the camera detects).