Thermography, as it relates to Building Science, is a process where thermal images from an Infrared Camera are captured and interpreted by a trained professional to better understand what the image might be telling us. It is extremely helpful when we perform Forensic Water Intrusion Testing in order to detect active rain related water leakage. In some instances the images are telling us that water intrusion may be present behind walls or other interior surfaces.
Note that these images tell us a story by using the infrared radiation being emitted from an object in question to display an infrared photo that we can then read. These images then help our Water Intrusion Experts make educated interpretations of what the thermal patterns are displaying and can help detect potential water leakage occurring either during a test. The value of thermography as it is applied to water leak detection is that these infrared thermal images show us what may not be visible to the naked eye.
We can employ the use of infrared cameras in addition to using moisture meters during our water intrusion testing services to provide our clients a nondestructive means to forensically investigate the presence of moisture intrusion and water damage throughout a building (including at windows, doors, decks, and walls).
With that said, nondestructive testing does not yield the best or most favorable results and never replaces the need for physical verification (which is the best methodology for more definitive answers).
As provide water intrusion testing for rain leaks, in conjunction with our Infrared Thermal Scanning Services, in the following major cities and their surrounding suburbs: