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“Use of Infrared Technology in Home Inspections”
Bill Fabian
Monroe Infrared Technology Inc.
586-247-0221 office
586-350-5890 cell
800-221-0163 corporate
www.monroeinfrared.com
Florida, Brunswick, ME Shelby Twp., MI, Texas
http://www.monroeinfrared.com/
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Astronomer Sir William Herscheldiscovered the existence of
infraredradiation by trying to measure the heatof the separate
colors of the rainbowspectrum cast on a table in a darkenedroom. He
found the highest temperatureto fall beyond the red end, which
hereported to the Royal Society as DarkHeat in 1800.
800-221-0163Maine, Florida,
Michigan
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About the presenter:
Bill Fabian
Thermographer 30 years – MITi Level III
Industrial, Commercial & Residential Testing
Developed Water Infiltration TestingMethods for industry.
Shelby Township, Michigan
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FLIR National Distributor
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HOMEINSPECTORCAMERAS
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How can a Home Inspector use IR?
Find Wet Walls, Ceilings, Carpets etc.
Document Working Appliances.
Tell whether the walls “appear” to beinsulated or not.
Find “HOT” electrical circuits.
Find infestations, Ants, Termites, Bees &other vermin.
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4 Important facts about infrared
1. Helps you see “The Big Picture” of the building
2. Infrared Cameras are not X-Ray machines!
3. Infrared cameras only show surface temperature
patterns
4. Meaningful results take time to understand
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Find the “WET”
Specific conditions are needed to find wetbuilding materials.
But when thoseconditions are met. WOW!
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Wet Carpet in the corner
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Water Behind Drywall!
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Energy Examples/ Moisture
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My Pet is “House Trained”..NOT!
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Document Appliance Conditions
Properly operating appliances will exhibitthermal differences
that are easily detectedwith an infrared camera. All you need is
alittle training to understand the conditionsneeded.
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Hot Water Heater Working?
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Hot water to kitchen sink?
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Range Top working properly?
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Refrigerator cold?
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Are the walls insulated?
Energy Audits have become a full time jobfor some people and the
use of thermalimaging systems is one of the leading toolsused.
What can you see?
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Building Energy Analysis
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IR inspectors need to be aware of the typeof image they should
or might expect to see
Different anomalies appear as differentimage patterns
Takes time to understand what the imageris showing you
With no training you will make mistakes!
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Energy Examples
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Energy Examples
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Cold Air Infiltration under window
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Work Safe – Not the right waywork on a ladder.
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Energy = Leaking Duct and AirInfiltration around attic
access
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Warm air infiltration around door.
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Energy – poor performing insulation
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Energy uninsulated bond betweenfloors.
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Electrical Panel –No abnormal heating
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Electrical – Abnormal heating atcenter buss connection of
breaker
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Electrical – Outside feed to home,one connection 212° F
hotter!
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Electrical - Disconnects
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MELTED SIDING!!!!!!!ON THE NORTH SIDE!
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THE CAUSE?NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR’S HOUSE!!!
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MELTED SIDING!!!!!!!
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Insect and Vermin Locations
Again, under the proper conditions,infestations are easily
detected usinginfrared cameras.
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InfestationsBee’s nest above porch roof
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InfestationsBee’s nest behind faux brick
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Photos courtesy of Bo Passen, FABI Member
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Other Tools
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Moisture Meter Borescope
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“For Infrared Camera Sales or Training Programs Please call”
Bill Fabian
Monroe Infrared Technology Inc.
586-247-0221 office
586-350-5890 cell
www.monroeinfrared.com
St. Cloud, FL, Brunswick, ME Shelby Twp., MIAustin, TX
http://www.monroeinfrared.com/
“Use of Infrared Technology in Home Inspections”Slide Number
2About the presenter:FLIR National DistributorHow can a Home
Inspector use IR?4 Important facts about infraredFind the “WET”Wet
Carpet in the cornerWater Behind Drywall!Energy Examples/
MoistureEnergy Examples/ MoistureMy Pet is “House
Trained”..NOT!Energy Examples/ MoistureEnergy Examples/
MoistureDocument Appliance ConditionsHot Water Heater Working?Hot
water to kitchen sink?Range Top working properly?Refrigerator
cold?Are the walls insulated?Building Energy AnalysisEnergy
ExamplesEnergy ExamplesEnergy ExamplesEnergy ExamplesEnergy
ExamplesEnergy ExamplesCold Air Infiltration under windowWork Safe
– Not the right way work on a ladder.Energy = Leaking Duct and Air
Infiltration around attic accessWarm air infiltration around
door.Energy – poor performing insulationEnergy uninsulated bond
between floors.Electrical Panel – �No abnormal heatingElectrical –
Abnormal heating at center buss connection of breakerElectrical –
Outside feed to home, one connection 212° F hotter!Electrical -
DisconnectsMELTED SIDING!!!!!!!�ON THE NORTH SIDE!THE CAUSE?�NEXT
DOOR NEIGHBOR’S HOUSE!!!MELTED SIDING!!!!!!!Insect and Vermin
LocationsInfestations�Bee’s nest above porch roofInfestations�Bee’s
nest behind faux brickOther Tools“For Infrared Camera Sales or
Training Programs Please call”
