IR legal help needed

[David P. Valley]

Originally Posted by mkyriacou

Hi David,

Are those your pic's? or are they stock?

My pics. They are on my IR website.
http://www.massinfrared.com/?D=67

[Dominic J. Maricic]

Nice picture David, very sharp.

[David P. Valley]

Originally Posted by dmaricic

Nice picture David, very sharp.

Thanks Dominic.

[Jim Seffrin]

Originally Posted by scoslett

I'm looking for advice from all the IR experts here.

I did an IR inspection this past January (01/09) on a recently remodeled home for a customer. Prior to the inspection the client indicated he was unable to get the interior temperature above 62 degrees (F) when the outside temps were much below freezing. After thorough IR scanning, it became increasingly evident the contractor ignored the details of properly installing the insulation, house wrap, and siding resulting in excessive air penetration into the dwelling.

Based on the findings of this IR inspection, my client will be initiating legal action against the contractor this week.

So here is the question: Is anyone aware of any specific legal cases involving IR technology being used to detect any of the hidden defects
(insulation, house wrap) mentioned? Anyone aware of any attorneys that have handled IR cases?

This is likely going to be the first such case for my clients' attorney.

Thank you in advance for any help.

Dear Scott:

Due to its graphic nature, thermal imaging has been used in a number of civil cases and claims to document evidence of a wide variety of building defects. Root causes of these defects have included, but not been limited to: improper design, poor workmanship, and material/systems failures. When properly conducted and documented, an infrared inspection can make for compelling evidence.

During the past several years I have worked as an expert witness on several cases across the US. Since you are local to me, I would invite you to give me a call and I will help you in any way that I can.

[Larry D. Kage]

Originally Posted by dvalley

Damn Larry,

Thank GOD you brought this up. I had no idea.

Relax, not everything posted is for someone as bright as you, David.

[Scott F. Coslett]

Jim

I will definitely pass along your contact information to my client.

The IR camera poignantly confirmed my suspicions of poor workmanship (in this case) in regard to the tyvek house wrap and the installation of the Adirondack siding. Examination of the exterior of the dwelling revealed the tyvek wrap was not taped at the seams, and the adirondack siding did not include vertical trim on all of the outside corners in addition to other installation issues. The contractor was in the process of building a detached garage and apartment next to the dwelling in question. Because of other "non-thermal" issues, the contractor was fired before the drywall was placed in the detached garage. By inspecting the insulation job in the garage it appears likely the contractor did a less than professional job of installing the insulation in the main dwelling.

Thank You