Reasons to Utilize an Infrared Wall Moisture Detection Survey

When moisture begins to accumulate inside a wall, it often cannot be seen. However, the fact that it cannot be seen doesn’t diminish its damage-causing potential. Here’s what could happen if moisture accumulation goes undetected in walls:

• Moist areas are a thriving place for mold and mildew. These not only pose a health hazard by causing allergic reactions, but also damage buildings over a period of time.
• Moisture in walls can seep through to structural wood, causing it to rot. It causes dry wall to swell and flake off, leading to large unsightly spots on the walls. Lack of timely moisture detection can destroy the structural integrity of a building.
• Moisture adversely affects the quality and performance of your insulation. This has a direct impact on your heating and cooling bills, causing them to rise.

Taking all of these factors into consideration, moisture detection becomes a very important aspect of the process of evaluating and acquiring real property and of the overall maintenance plan of buildings.

The Importance of Infrared Wall Moisture Detection 

The infrared cameras that are used in infrared wall moisture detection surveys or inspection can distinguish between wet and dry by measuring the thermal variations of wet materials, and can provide a clear picture of moisture damage along walls. Infrared-enabled testing is a much smarter alternative to conventional methods such as photographs and water moisture meters that are not entirely accurate.

Infrared thermography inspection is non-contact and nondestructive testing (NDT), meaning it can be carried out effectively without disrupting normal activity or operations. Moisture detection in walls and buildings should always be carried out by Certified Thermographers.

Infrared Consulting Services, Inc (ICS) is a leading provider of Infrared and Ultrasonic Testing Solutions since 1988. For more information or inquiries, please visit us at www.irtest.com.

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ICS – Your Definitive Partner for Thermal Imaging Inspection

Welcome to the Infrared Consulting Services blog. This is where you can find the latest updates and information pertaining to our wide array of infrared thermal imaging inspection services. As a leading infrared testing and consulting firm, we use our Thermographic Imaging expertise to provide the following services across continental United States:

• Infrared electrical systems survey
• Infrared roof moisture survey
• Infrared roof evaluation survey
• Infrared building envelope performance survey
• Infrared wall moisture survey
• Baseline infrared survey
• High voltage electrical infrared survey
• Infrared mechanical systems survey
• Infrared steam utilities survey
• Ultrasonic testing - direct and indirect
• Boiler and refractory infrared survey

We are driven by a team of highly experienced technical experts and certified thermographers. The most advanced thermography equipment and sensors become even better in the hands of our experienced technicians. ICS stands committed to maintaining the safety and integrity of your electrical and mechanical systems, steam plants, roofing and insulation, real estate, and other structures.

What exactly is Thermographic Imaging?

Infrared testing or Thermographic testing is essentially carried out using thermography cameras. This makes it an inherently non-invasive and non-destructive inspection process. The thermography cameras, coupled with other infrared devices, gather temperature signatures well beyond the range of visible light. These qualities of thermographic imaging make it an ideal option for both diagnostic and preventative maintenance.

ICS encourages facilities managers, plant managers, building maintenance specialists and building owners to discuss their projects with us. For more details, please visit us at www.irtest.com.

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