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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 Δt: 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.

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Page 1: Thermography Report - Creative Infrared Solutions...Thermography Report Customer: Sample Report Address: Anywhere USA Thermography date: 4/16/09 Thermographer: Chuck Miles Outdoor

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.

Page 2: Thermography Report - Creative Infrared Solutions...Thermography Report Customer: Sample Report Address: Anywhere USA Thermography date: 4/16/09 Thermographer: Chuck Miles Outdoor

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.

Page 3: Thermography Report - Creative Infrared Solutions...Thermography Report Customer: Sample Report Address: Anywhere USA Thermography date: 4/16/09 Thermographer: Chuck Miles Outdoor

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.

Page 4: Thermography Report - Creative Infrared Solutions...Thermography Report Customer: Sample Report Address: Anywhere USA Thermography date: 4/16/09 Thermographer: Chuck Miles Outdoor

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.

Page 5: Thermography Report - Creative Infrared Solutions...Thermography Report Customer: Sample Report Address: Anywhere USA Thermography date: 4/16/09 Thermographer: Chuck Miles Outdoor

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.

Page 6: Thermography Report - Creative Infrared Solutions...Thermography Report Customer: Sample Report Address: Anywhere USA Thermography date: 4/16/09 Thermographer: Chuck Miles Outdoor

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.

Page 7: Thermography Report - Creative Infrared Solutions...Thermography Report Customer: Sample Report Address: Anywhere USA Thermography date: 4/16/09 Thermographer: Chuck Miles Outdoor

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.

Page 8: Thermography Report - Creative Infrared Solutions...Thermography Report Customer: Sample Report Address: Anywhere USA Thermography date: 4/16/09 Thermographer: Chuck Miles Outdoor

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.

Page 9: Thermography Report - Creative Infrared Solutions...Thermography Report Customer: Sample Report Address: Anywhere USA Thermography date: 4/16/09 Thermographer: Chuck Miles Outdoor

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.

Page 10: Thermography Report - Creative Infrared Solutions...Thermography Report Customer: Sample Report Address: Anywhere USA Thermography date: 4/16/09 Thermographer: Chuck Miles Outdoor

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

Page 11: Thermography Report - Creative Infrared Solutions...Thermography Report Customer: Sample Report Address: Anywhere USA Thermography date: 4/16/09 Thermographer: Chuck Miles Outdoor

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.