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What is Thermography
Thermography uses a special infrared camera that records infrared energy
that is given off as heat. This heat that a material contains can be affected
by such things as water, air flow, insulation or more heat from a means
such as conduction, convection and radiation. In the case of Central Penn
Thermography, materials are classified as building materials.
A ceiling that may be wet from a leaking roof will show-up as a dark
area as shown in the top pictures of the opposite side of this card. That
dark area is due to the cooling effect that the water has on the drywalls
upper surface. Infrared can show the problem before it becomes an unattractive
stain.
Breakers and loose wiring will also show up easily as shown in the center
set of pictures on the reverse side of this card. Loose wiring causes heat
and is easily observed by the camera. Breakers that are starting to fail
also create heat and can be observed under power before any problem is
encountered. Under regular inspection conditions, an inspector visually
checks you home for problems. Infrared inspections use equipment that shows
us what we can not visually see.
A void or lack of insulation can cost the home owner through increased
electrical use, as the homes heating and cooling systems are called to
work harder to compensate for the inefficiencies.
How Much Is A Thermal Inspection?
Please refer to our pricing page for details.
What Do I Get?
You receive a complete inspection report with pictures, looking at the
insulation, electrical and moisture problems your home may be experiencing.
The inspection of your home will involve generating a report from Central
Penn Thermography to you, so that you can use it as a guideline to help
cut down on your power consumption and thereby lower your electrical expenses.
Your report should arrive within 10 days of the actual inspection. |
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