Thermal Inspections

What is Thermal Imaging?

Thermal imaging offers a non-invasive means of monitoring the condition of buildings that would normally be missed by a visual scan during a typical home inspection. Thermal imaging reads the surface temperature of materials caused by underlying heat or cold and forms a picture-like image based on temperatures. The use of thermal imaging helps to diagnose the underlying problem rather than simply identifying the symptom.

Thermal imaging helps detect the following:

• Cold air infiltration
• Water infiltration (roof leaks located with recent rainfall within 24-48 hours)
• Excessive moisture in building materials
• Stud / Joist / Beam / Rafter placement and structure
• Insulation gaps, insufficient and unevenness
• Potential hidden mould growth
• Electrical drops, panels, breakers, switches and wire connections
• Heating and cooling duct placement, insulation, air leaks
• Pipe location

Why do a Thermal Imaging Test?

Heating utilities are expensive, and they are getting more and more expensive all the time. When buying a home, you want to be sure living in the home is not going to cost a fortune. A thermal imaging test from Foundation & Up Home Inspections will give you crystal clear knowledge of the insulative performance of the home and, if so, where improvements can be made.

Please note that Septic Inspections are done in addition to a Home Inspection.
Septic Inspections are not done independently of a Home Inspection.

Contact Foundation & Up Home Inspection Today!

Contacting Foundation & Up Home Inspection is easy and can be done in a variety of ways. You may book an inspection quickly and easily online. Call us today at 613-720-1462. Email us at chris@foundationandup.ca, or use our Contact Us form on our website.