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Chuck Miles Certified level III Thermographer 32 Snydertown Rd Hopewell NJ 08525
Phone: (609) 493-9099 www.Creativeinfraredsolutions.com
Residential building envelope scan 1(11) 2010-01-25
Thermography Report
Customer: Sample Report Address: Anywhere USA
Thermography date: 4/16/09
Thermographer: Chuck Miles
Outdoor temperature: 39 °F
Indoor temperature: 68 °F
Temp diff In-Out ∆t: 29 °F
Weather: Sunny
Wind: Less then 5 MPH
Pressure diff In-Out: N/A
In the interest of brevity 19 of the 63 exceptions were kept in this
sample report. The areas indicating moisture were confirmed. This
House was custom built within the last 8 years by a reputable builder.
Chuck Miles Certified level III Thermographer 32 Snydertown Rd Hopewell NJ 08525
Phone: (609) 493-9099 www.Creativeinfraredsolutions.com
Residential building envelope scan 2(11) 2010-01-25
Picture 1. Captured at: Living room
Date & Time: 4/16/2009 7:21:15 PM
63.0
72.8 °F
64
66
68
70
72
Comment: Indicative of misapplied insulation.
Recommendation: ROI to high to effect appropriate repair.
Picture 2. Captured at: Living room
Date & Time: 4/16/2009 7:23:12 PM
61.9
72.4 °F
65
70
Comment: Dark blue indicative of missing insulation. Purple indicative of missing air
barrier behind fireplace wall. Blue around recessed light indicates they are Non IC
(Insulation contact)
Recommendation: Recessed lights are confirmed to be non IC. Replace the fixture
with IC can. This is the biggest return. If access proves possible from attic install
rigid air barrier such as Isocyanurate behind the chimney build out.
Chuck Miles Certified level III Thermographer 32 Snydertown Rd Hopewell NJ 08525
Phone: (609) 493-9099 www.Creativeinfraredsolutions.com
Residential building envelope scan 3(11) 2010-01-25
Picture 3. Captured at: Living room
Date & Time: 4/16/2009 7:23:56 PM
58.4
71.9 °F
60
65
70
Comment: Indicative of possible pest intrusion.
Recommendation: Removal and repair of the sheetrock to affect repairs may be
prohibitive. If done, however it would be possible to eliminate the pests future
incursion.
Picture 4. Captured at: Kitchen
Date & Time: 4/16/2009 7:26:20 PM
58.9
71.7 °F
60
65
70
Comment: indicative of insulation not tucked properly along the outside wall plate.
Recessed light also confirmed to be NON IC
Recommendation: From Attic Tuck Insulation along outside plate and replace
recessed light with IC can.
Chuck Miles Certified level III Thermographer 32 Snydertown Rd Hopewell NJ 08525
Phone: (609) 493-9099 www.Creativeinfraredsolutions.com
Residential building envelope scan 4(11) 2010-01-25
Picture 5. Captured at: Kitchen
Date & Time: 4/16/2009 7:29:44 PM
58.9
71.0 °F
60
65
70
Comment: Deep blue is indicative of un-tucked insulation, Lines indicate structural
members. Recessed light also non IC.
Recommendation: From attic tuck insulation to ensure contact with sheetrock below.
Replace Recessed light with IC can.
Picture 6. Captured at: Hall
Date & Time: 4/16/2009 7:31:23 PM
58.9
71.1 °F
60
65
70
Comment: Indicative of missing or misapplied insulation.
Recommendation: Reapply or Install insulation.
Chuck Miles Certified level III Thermographer 32 Snydertown Rd Hopewell NJ 08525
Phone: (609) 493-9099 www.Creativeinfraredsolutions.com
Residential building envelope scan 5(11) 2010-01-25
Picture 7. Captured at: Laundry room
Date & Time: 4/16/2009 7:33:49 PM
58.9
71.1 °F
60
65
70
Comment: Indicative of missing or misapplied insulation.
Recommendation: Reapply or Install insulation.
Picture 8. Captured at: Hall
Date & Time: 4/16/2009 7:34:31 PM
58.7
71.1 °F
60
65
70
Comment: Soffit area for HVAC equipment chase. Indicative of missing air barrier.
Recommendation: Install air barrier in attic.
Chuck Miles Certified level III Thermographer 32 Snydertown Rd Hopewell NJ 08525
Phone: (609) 493-9099 www.Creativeinfraredsolutions.com
Residential building envelope scan 6(11) 2010-01-25
Picture 9. Captured at: Main bath
Date & Time: 4/16/2009 7:35:47 PM
58.9
71.7 °F
60
65
70
Comment: Non IC recessed light and indicative of missing or misapplied insulation.
Recommendation: Replace Recessed light with IC can and reapply or install
insulation.
Picture 10. Captured at: Office
Date & Time: 4/16/2009 7:38:02 PM
58.9
71.0 °F
60
65
70
Comment: Indicative of missing insulation and moisture within ceiling and wall
system.
Recommendation: Confirm moisture and effect repairs. Replace or reapply insulation.
Chuck Miles Certified level III Thermographer 32 Snydertown Rd Hopewell NJ 08525
Phone: (609) 493-9099 www.Creativeinfraredsolutions.com
Residential building envelope scan 7(11) 2010-01-25
Picture 11. Captured at: Office
Date & Time: 4/16/2009 7:38:52 PM
58.9
71.2 °F
60
65
70
Comment: Indicative of misapplied of missing insulation.
Recommendation: Install insulation from attic side.
Picture 12. Captured at: Office
Date & Time: 4/16/2009 7:39:03 PM
58.9
71.2 °F
60
65
70
Comment: Indicative of missing insulation and potential moisture incursion. Also
shows missing fires top within bay closest to corner.
Recommendation: Investigate and remediate from attic. Locate probable source of
water and install an Air barrier and insulation.
Chuck Miles Certified level III Thermographer 32 Snydertown Rd Hopewell NJ 08525
Phone: (609) 493-9099 www.Creativeinfraredsolutions.com
Residential building envelope scan 8(11) 2010-01-25
Picture 13. Captured at: Office
Date & Time: 4/16/2009 7:39:23 PM
58.9
71.2 °F
60
65
70
Comment: Indicative of missing insulation and moisture incursion.
Recommendation: investigate from attic side and eliminate source of moisture.
Remove wet insulation and install dry insulation.
Picture 14. Captured at: Closet
Date & Time: 4/16/2009 7:39:44 PM
58.8
71.1 °F
60
65
70
Comment: Indicative of missing insulation. Bottom of soffit area.
Recommendation: Install insulation and a rigid air barrier.
Chuck Miles Certified level III Thermographer 32 Snydertown Rd Hopewell NJ 08525
Phone: (609) 493-9099 www.Creativeinfraredsolutions.com
Residential building envelope scan 9(11) 2010-01-25
Picture 15. Captured at: Hall
Date & Time: 4/16/2009 7:41:23 PM
59.1
71.0 °F
60
65
70
Comment: Soffit area. Indicative of missing air barrier on attic side.
Recommendation: Install a rigid air barrier.
Picture 16. Captured at: Master Foyer
Date & Time: 4/16/2009 7:41:49 PM
58.9
71.1 °F
60
65
70
Comment: Indicative of missing insulation and missing air barrier in soffit area.
Recommendation: Install insulation and rigid air barrier.
Chuck Miles Certified level III Thermographer 32 Snydertown Rd Hopewell NJ 08525
Phone: (609) 493-9099 www.Creativeinfraredsolutions.com
Residential building envelope scan 10(11) 2010-01-25
Picture 17. Captured at: Master bed room
Date & Time: 4/16/2009 7:44:10 PM
56.4
66.6 °F
58
60
62
64
66
Comment: Indicative of missing insulation under window.
Recommendation: ROI with removal of sheetrock and repairs is fairly prohibitive. If
repaired utilize low expansion foam under window.
Picture 18. Captured at: Master bed room
Date & Time: 4/16/2009 7:45:05 PM
61.6
67.1 °F
62
64
66
Comment: Indicative of missing or misapplied insulation.
Recommendation:. Reapply or install insulation
Chuck Miles Certified level III Thermographer 32 Snydertown Rd Hopewell NJ 08525
Phone: (609) 493-9099 www.Creativeinfraredsolutions.com
Residential building envelope scan 11(11) 2010-01-25
Picture 19. Captured at: Master bedroom
Date & Time: 4/16/2009 7:45:19 PM
59.9
68.7 °F
60
62
64
66
68
Comment: Indicative of misapplied or missing insulation. Also shows penetration in
top plate most likely for electrical wire is allowing outside air to drop within wall
cavity.
Recommendation: Reapply or install insulation.