How Infrared Cameras Improve Building Inspections and Prevent Energy Loss
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Most building owners don't realize how much energy their buildings are losing, due to invisible or concealed issues. Insufficient insulation, hidden moisture, air leaks, overheating of components, and uneven heating systems can lead to increased energy use and costs. Some issues related to traditional building inspections can be remedied, but concealed issues usually have to be discovered by specialized equipment. Infrared technology has been a true game-changer in this regard. Since infrared cameras detect heat radiation, infrared inspections help building owners and managers find hidden or out-of-view issues without the need to remove materials and/or disturb the systems in a building. Better yet, inspections can then be done quicker, easier, and with more valuable insights. The use of infrared thermographic inspections can help discover several building deficiencies related to heat loss, moisture issues, faulty insulation, and other building-related issues. An inspection using i...