Building Infrared Inspection

Animals in the walls of this home used the insulation as nesting material

Water leak in window allowed moisture into the wall

Blocked drains allow water build up behind brick wall

Condensate drain on air conditioner evaporator coil shows correct flow, no sign of blockage, not cause of leak.

Air conditioner blower leaks air from unsealed plenum ductwork. Cold air is blowing air stream on horizontal rafter above unit

Misplaced insulation near top of cathedral ceiling shows attic heat in summer.

Unsealed/un-insinuated recessed lights show attic heat. In winter these lights allow heat to escape into the attic.

Blower door shows how unsealed recessed lights leak air

Cold air infiltration into wall cavity and ceiling, now we know why the bedroom floor above was so cold.

Missing insulation in walls

Air infiltration - Worn weather stripping

Air infiltration - Missing door sweep. Cold air from adjacent unheated room coming in by baseboard heater.

Air infiltration between window and window frame

Leak in air conditioner duct. Duct work was insulated but not sealed

Wood ceilings leak air during blower door test

Blower door test reveals poor air sealing around the through wall trim place of a pellet stove chimney.

Insulation has setteled within wall

Thermal imaging shows cold areas where insulation is missing in the ceiling and walls

Corner of building with no heat

Insulation was not installed correctly and has setteled

Thermal imaging shows hot areas on roof where missing attic insulation lets heat escape

Under floor radiant heating coils