Window leak or lack of insulation?

[Mark CDavis]

Yes, no backer rod and/or good sealant, such as Sonolastic 150. The gap is non-existant today - that will be part of the repairs.

Current repair strategy is:
- remove and re-flash, re-SAM, re-trim -- this time with Hardie - all 4 banks of windows. Injected 3/8" gaps with backer rods and sonoslastic 150.

Ideal strategy would be to install a rain-screen, but that isn't happening.

1000' elevation, high winds, coastal-like exposures

[Dale Duffy]

Originally Posted by dandersen

Can someone tell (or show) me how to tell the difference between an air and moisture anomaly with Thermal Imaging without using a moisture meter?

It seems that we have as much trouble with the moisture meters as the thermal cameras.

Like I posted in another thread, having a Cam without all the necessary instruments to go with it...the Cam is basically worthless.

[David A. Andersen]

I have a method (actually 2 methods) to tell with just the IR camera if it is air or moisture.

I will share the process in New Orleans with those present.

I am making a video of it, but then John can fill us in from here at NACHI for those that want to know.

Just ask him.

[Dale Duffy]

Originally Posted by dandersen

I have a method (actually 2 methods) to tell with just the IR camera if it is air or moisture.

I will share the process in New Orleans with those present.

I am making a video of it, but then John can fill us in from here at NACHI for those that want to know.

Just ask him.

I will have to disagree with you, there is "no" absolute method to determine the difference on "every" occasion that it "could or is" moisture or air without the use of other instruments, on every occasion.

If you can show me how this is possible on "every" instance whether it "is" moisture or air without any other instruments...I would surely like to learn this knowledge---

Its especially difficult in the Phoenix area...VERY difficult.

[David A. Andersen]

"Seeing is believing"

Coming in video format for your entertainment and educational pleasure !

To reiterate my claims: no additional "test equipment" is necessary. Additional scientific theory is required and a common device present at almost every residential inspection.

Its especially difficult in the Phoenix area...VERY difficult.

This process is actually more effective in your area then in mine.

I'm sorry for the delay but you will have to wait for the video release…

See you in "the big easy" Dale!

[William J. Decker]

Originally Posted by wwilson3

I would think this a air filtration nothing more. I see a outlet, Most likely Insulation has been displaced by the sparky. Wire feed from underside?

Agree. Could also be bad install of the fiberglass batt (staple to side of stud and not face).

No moisture problems. See this all the time.

[Rick Strand]

David, did you ever finish your video?