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Infrared thermal analysis also known as thermal photography or "thermography" evaluates the thermal signature of an object with respect to it's thermal environment. When this technology is used as part of an energy analysis, thermal imaging clearly identifies and documents the exact location of existing insulation voids and air infiltration.

Insulation voids allow:

• heat to escape into attic areas
• can create a negative pressure in the home that may pull the heat from:
• basements
• crawl spaces
• or the lower areas of the home creating a cold room or a drafty room.

Additionally, moisture buildup and ice dams can result from cold air infiltration and/or poor insulation.  Resolving insulation voids and airi nfiltration can reduce heating and cooling costs. This approach is particularly helpful when evaluating vaulted ceiling areas, vertical sidewalls and floor/wall connections.

                                           This picture actually reveals the heat dissipating into the cooler outside air.   The exterior wall in this thermal picture is not insulated resulting in huge heating and cooling losses.

Examples of insulation voids and other thermal anomalies:

Thermal Anomaly: Insulation Voids at Ceiling: 

The digital image on the left shows us the image as seen by the human eye. The Thermal Image on the right illustrates temperature differences of the wall, pinpointing insulation voids, the areas allowing cold air intrusion (blue shaded area) along the ceiling above the window.

Thermal Anomaly: An un-insulated wall area

The infrared photo shows a thermal anomaly (dark blue) revealing an un-insulated wall at the left of the picture, which is not visible to the human eye. The owner of this 2,800 sq.ft. home was experiencing heating costs in excess of $750.00 per month.

Thermal Anomaly: insulation void in ceiling space

The infrared photo shows a thermal anomaly in the ceiling that reveals no insulation. The area of the insulation void is approximately 8 feet long and 8 feet wide. This insulation void was located in a home that was only 2 years old.

Thermal Anomaly: An un-insulated wall area

The thermal anomalies in the infrared photo show the inadequate insulation installation in a sidewall.

Thermal Anomaly: An un-insulated area above a window

The infrared photo shows a thermal anomaly that indicates an insulation void above the window, allowing heat loss from the home.