First Inspection with IR

[John Evans]

The first inspection with my imager, in fact, the first room scanned. Amazing tool! Leak is from 5 year old flat roof with a wood deck attached.

[Jason Kaylor]

It seems as though your moisture meter has an transmission of 1.0 because it is not showing up in your thermal image. Now that inspection just cost ya another $1695 since transmissivty is not covered in Level I.

Good to hear John. What imager did you end up going with? I am guessing B40 or B50 or an out of focus B60.

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[John Evans]

Out of focus b60. Of course I realize that focus, focus and focus is important. First time jitters, will improve.

[John McKenna]

Good find John.

[tdietrich1]

No offense (I have a IR camera too) but most good Home Inspectors would have seen the discoloration, tape lifting and surface texture changes.

But a good find, none the less.

tom

[Michael Larson]

If nothing else the IR pic looks much more convincing than the regular pic and moisture meter alone.

[Jason Kaylor]

Originally Posted by mlarson

If nothing else the IR pic looks much more convincing than the regular pic and moisture meter alone.

The IR pic also shows the extent of the damage/penetration. The visual and moisture only shows the surface and % of moisture where the meter is physically touching.

Pics like this make it really easy to sell a whole home infrared inspection if the inspector was not already doing such.

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[John Evans]

Thomas,
I am a very good home inspector and yes I did note the apparent minor stains before using the imager. However, the infrared does show the extent and is certainly more convincing as Michael stated. The client was impressed. Just trying to share the experience with other interested inspectors.

[Kevin A. Richardson]

Originally Posted by jevans

Thomas,
I am a very good home inspector and yes I did note the apparent minor stains before using the imager. However, the infrared does show the extent and is certainly more convincing as Michael stated. The client was impressed. Just trying to share the experience with other interested inspectors.

John,

Great job!!

I wish you success in using Thermal Imaging in your business. If you ever need assistance or have any questions, please call or email. I'm not far from you and will help if I can.

Best Wishes,

Kevin