It was only a matter of time...

[kweiss]

I did find this one last week. Was something new. This shot is from the bedroom on the other side of the wall is the microwave/range hood combo that is supposed to exhaust through the roof. Instead it is blowing into the wall cavity.

[David A. Andersen]

Great! Good find!

One of my first big finds was a dryer venting into an interior wall! Could see it through the furniture against the wall!

I know this gets to be old hat sometimes, but some of us are hanging around here on baited breath waiting for some good scans!

I know you get a bunch of crap sometimes, just don't respond!

I just posted some new IR's to my thermal web site that are higher res and good shots. I'm going to submit that site next month for the web-of-the-month if I get it up and running (and pay Dominic his due first (had some computer problems to work out to get to my accounts payable !!!).

Keep those good scans coming you guys...

[Mario A. Kyriacou, CHI]

Originally Posted by dandersen

Are you sure that's not air infiltration?

Funny David!!

[Dan Bowers, CMI]

What I really get off on is the ones you THINK you know BUT can't be 100% certain without DESTRUCTIVE methods to tell for sure.

AND then what do you tell the clients?? AND what if taking YOUR advice they tear the wall open AND find nothing. Tell us these tales guys.

Those will be INTERESTING...................

[Charley L. Bottger]

Try this one on for size had a two story with finished attic drywall was at a 45 degree angle up to the ceiling and this warm spot just popped up out of no where. The outside ambient was about 40 degrees and the attic was cool. There was an attic above the second story rooms and a separate attic above the garage. You tell me what was going on.

I am with David A you will find no Images on my web site that I did not personally shoot.

Dan If a Hi uses the word THINK in his description of IR problems he won't be in business long. I use no IR image as a stand alone source when determining problems

[Dale Duffy]

Originally Posted by dsorge

To be clear, mine is included with the inspection BUT my fees reflect its use.

That is a DIFFERENCE, which makes sense, but I was referring to the first post, not this one, which I do appreciate your honesty....expect a call in the future for a Quote, I do not want to be surprised (your prices reflect it's use)--)----

[kweiss]

Originally Posted by dbowers

What I really get off on is the ones you THINK you know BUT can't be 100% certain without DESTRUCTIVE methods to tell for sure.

AND then what do you tell the clients?? AND what if taking YOUR advice they tear the wall open AND find nothing. Tell us these tales guys.

Those will be INTERESTING...................

These happen from time to time. Generally, when something unusual pops up it is a flag that tells you to look closer to find the source (see my example in previous post.) With experience, the time to determine causes seems to decrease.

I common problem around here is insulation installation quality. Often, I find poorly installed insulation - it is there, but not touching the sheetrock and allowing air to infiltrate around it and therefore not really doing its job. That is basically what I report. Have had many builders act self righteous about it and make a big speal about the client paying if they find any insulation behind the wall, etc. I try to be staright with the client and usually can tell them when that is likely to happen. Have also had cases where there was clearly none present and the clients have the builder cut and look stupid.

Cannot really think of any situations that have come up that, I have felt the need to report on that I did not know, or did not figure out, what was going on. This doesn't mean I am infalible, just that such has not occurred to me yet.

If a situation occurred that truely indicated possible danger (best example I can think of would be high temp readings that could be dangerous) that I could not figure out what was going on, I would report that facts - Infrared inspection shows (problem) (high temperature, etc) - with supporting pictures - cause unknown, further, possibly destructive investigation may be required to diagnos further and properly.

Just like regular inspection - we are generalist and not expers in EVERYTHING. Sometimes we can tell something is not right but do not have the specific knowledge to explain EXCATLY what is wrong. I personally do not feel there is anything wrong with admitting that you do not know everything.

[Frank M. Carrio, CMI]

Originally Posted by mkyriacou

He probably doesn't know how to use a moisture meter, or maybe he doesn't have one!

Here is what I found on yesterday’s inspection, backed up with moisture meter readings, this home owner has a previously undetected plumbing issue.

Nice photos!

If you don't mind me asking.... what did you charge for the inspection?

{You can E-Mail me the price if you want}

[Kevin Luce]

Can non-members load an image anymore? I don't see that option.

[Chuck Evans]

Here's one from a few weeks ago that I thought was interesting, albeit not dramatic. 3 story townhouse, cool day (by Houston standards) and I see this 96 degree hotspot in the soffit. Turned out to be the exhaust fan in a commode room with a heat register right next to it. Was vented into the soffit (very common practice in Houston, though we do write them up) in an inaccessible part of the attic and sucking the conditioned air right out of the register.

Had me wondering for a few minutes, before I figured out exactly what it was.

[mbartels]

Have at this one.

[Mario A. Kyriacou, CHI]

Originally Posted by fcarrio

Nice photos!

If you don't mind me asking.... what did you charge for the inspection?

{You can E-Mail me the price if you want}

Thanks Frank,

I actually scanned the entire house for this homeowner at the low price of $600.00 CAD

This was a main floor ceiling with a washroom directly above on the second floor. It is my opinion that the drain pipe from the washroom vanity has a connection (below the floor) that is compromised. I will find out on Tue. am, the homeowner has hired a contractor to remove the ceiling fan/light fixture and the drywall (6 feet square) for a visual inspection. I will keep you posted.

[Mario A. Kyriacou, CHI]

I just got the call from the homeowner; the contractor decided to work on this Holiday Mon. and has removed the ceiling fan/light fixture and is in the process of removing the drywall. I'm on my way to this house now and will post my findings as soon as I get back.

BTW Any suggestions on how much I should charge for a re-inspection?

[Mario A. Kyriacou, CHI]

OK Here it is. The problem turned out to be a cold water pipe (copper) from above. The contractor had to remove the drywall on the backside of the vanity to find and replace the elbow connection.

[Charley L. Bottger]

Originally Posted by mkyriacou

OK Here it is. The problem turned out to be a cold water pipe (copper) from above. The contractor had to remove the drywall on the backside of the vanity to find and replace the elbow connection.

Nice find and these cameras are not worth the price HUH?????