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In an uncertain economy investing a little time and money in home efficiency is one way to yield guaranteed returns. A lot of energy loss is actually temperature related. Hot or cold air leaks from a building are an obvious one. It took energy to condition that air, and when it dissipates due to a leak, you’ve just wasted that energy. Performing infrared scanning with thermal imagers gives us data that allows us to advise consumers on ways to increase the efficiency of the home, as well as pinpoint areas of maximum concern.

To reduce utility bills, the first step is to find out where you are wasting energy. We will examine, measure, and evaluate the factors that affect energy use in your home, e.g., size of the home, efficiency of appliances, insulation, draftiness of rooms and efficiency of heating and cooling systems (HVAC).

The second step is analyzing the information gathered during the energy audit using specialized software – Fluke™ Smartview© – to produce a comprehensive Home Energy Audit report.

The final step to take in order to make your home or business more comfortable, healthier and energy efficient is implementation. You can take steps to “tighten-up” the insulation envelope of your structure, improving a drafty, uncomfortable home that wastes energy. Sometimes the measures can be very inexpensive. A 1/16th inch unsealed crack around a window lets in as much cold as leaving the window open 1/2 inch. The chart below shows the locations where cold air can enter or warm air escape from your home.

Other Valuable Implementations:

Installing foam gaskets behind electric-outlet and switch plate covers.
Install do-it-yourself weather stripping and caulking to seal air leaks. Seal all perimeter wall penetrations to stop all air movement between heated and unheated spaces.
Invest in commercially installed storm windows, insulated glass ,or install do-it-yourself storm windows that cost less than $1/sq.ft. such as flexible vinyl glazing.

Checking your home’s insulation is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to use a whole-house approach to reduce energy waste and make the most of your energy dollars. A good insulation system includes a combination of products and construction techniques that protect a home from outside hot or cold temperatures, protect it against air leaks, and control moisture. You can increase the comfort of your home while reducing your heating and cooling needs by investing in proper insulation and sealing air leaks.

Home owners are not the only ones who can benefit from an energy audit .Talk to your landlord about upgrading your home to a more energy-efficient one. You can agree to an increase in rent equivalent to the amount that you save each month on your energy bill, which will allow your landlord to pay off the upgrade quickly while increasing the comfort level and value of the property.

Other typical Thermal Imaging Applications:

Mold Detection:

The effect of mold on health is dependent upon the concentration of spores in the immediate area and the allergic reaction to the individual. When these spores contact a moist surface it clings to it and mold develops. Mold can hide behind walls, under carpeting, under cabinets, in air ducts and any other areas that may not be easily visible. Thermal imaging is able to detect this moisture intrusion that could possibly lead to an unhealthy mold growth in your home

Moisture intrusion in roof systems, walls, flooring, ceilings and other building areas:

Proper maintenance on commercial flat roofs must begin even before leaks are evident inside the building since surface damage to the outer membrane can cause water to be absorbed into sub-surface insulation areas. Thermal imaging can quickly locate water damaged areas allowing immediate targeted repair of only the damaged areas.

Leaks in water pipes, buried steam lines, water lines or underground heating systems and sprinkler systems
Missing or inadequate insulation areas
Heating or cooling loss, HVAC problem areas
Connection problems in low voltage electrical systems
Wiring mistakes in relays and switches
Construction failure areas
Termite and Pest issues:

Thermal imaging is becoming a widely deployed inspection tool in the war on these destructive pests. Termites need moisture to survive. Thermal imaging can be used to identify the presence of this moisture.

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Contact us now to have us examine your home or business: 1-866-990-6933