IR Thermal Imaging

Air Conditioning & Mold Control Solutions (ASCMS) specializes in leak detection by using a State-of-the-Art Infrared (IR) Thermal Imaging Camera. “Thermography” is the science of detecting radiant temperature differentials with various building materials and/or objects and identifying and interpreting anomalies through colored “temperature signatures”. When no one else can find the point of intrusion, ACMCS can find it! 

Applications

The use and applications are numerous and may surprise you. The following will list the some of the applications, but not all. If you require more information, please call us directly (904-724-2002) to determine if IR Thermal Imaging is practical for you.

Building Envelopes and Structures:

1. New building warranty inspections. Inspect before your warranty runs out.
2. Identify wood or concrete damage inside a wall or behind the exterior coating, where such damaged is not visible.
3. Detect heat/cold loss and humidity irregularities.
4. Moisture and condensation contamination; i.e., leaking water pipes, leaking waste pipes, air-conditioning condensation build-up in buildings, condominiums, plant and industrial facilities.
5. Concrete integrity inspections.
6. Concrete water heated floor inspections for leaks and temperature distribution.
7. Locate missing or damaged insulation.
8. Detect termites.
9. Whole house air leakage and energy lose.
10. HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) detection for air leaks.  Save some money here!!!
11. Evaluate the thermal performance of retrofits; i.e. replacement windows and doors.
12. Locate radiant heating wires or pipes.
13. Detect delimitations in concrete bridge deck.
14. Location and identification of potential electrical / wiring / device / connection failures.

Roofing Systems:

1. Flat roof leak detection for buildings, plants and other facilities.
2. Identify water damaged portions of a roof quickly and accurately.
3. Eliminate replacement of good roofing.
4. Plan accurate budgets based on facts.
5. Document problems before the warranty/bond expire.

Environmental:

1. Aid to air monitoring and tracking of pollutants.
2. Locate old waste disposal sites.
3. Locate old buried tanks.
4. Locate and monitor oil spills.

Show me Some Examples

Thermography means “writing in heat”. Photography means “writing with light”. The picture generated by IR is call a thermogram or thermal image.

The following examples visually depict what is seen when using an IR Thermal Imaging instrument. By comparing the photo to the left to the thermogram on the right, it is easier for the layman to understand the effectiveness and value of IR Thermal Imaging.

Benefits of IR Thermal Imaging Inspection

1. Performance where other methods fail.
2. Non-destructive: You do not need to bore a hole or cut out a wall or floor or roof section to view its condition.
3. Quick and accurate: You received photograph to thermograph comparisons and a written report generally the next business day.
4. Cost effective: There is no destruction or damage to repair when using IR Thermal Imaging; in contrast to more the more common method of cutting holes, etc. to visibly observe the source of the problem. This can be especially cost effective when attempting to identify multiple problem sources within multi-story buildings such as condominiums and apartment complexes.
5. Non-contact method: Using IR keeps the user out of danger. One example is electrical inspection. The wire / device may be arching and is very hot, live components cannot be simply touched.
6. Distance and accessibility: Distance and accessibility are not factors when using IR Thermal Imaging, even moving or rotating targets can be inspected.
7. Thermography does NOT intrude or affect the target. No damage to the target!

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