moisture find ir sample report
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Date
Address
Outside Temp
09/07/2011
2007 Old Coach Rd
Lexington KY
64°F
Dear Mr. Rose:
Included is the report for the recent Moisture Find IR that we performed on your property. Property Inspectir is proud to assist
you in helping locate your water leaks as well as the extent of your moisture issue.
This Property Inspectir report is designed to be clear, easy to
understand and helpful. If there is anything you would like for our Thermographer to explain, or if there is other information you would
like, please feel free to call us 877-466-0272 or directly at my cell number listed below.
We thank you for the opportunity to be of service to you.
Sincerely,
J Harnage John Harnage 279-282-3194c / 877 SCAN 447
Moisture Inspect IR Technician
United Infrared Authorized Infrared Contractor
Certified Infrared Thermographer#7926
Understanding Infrared Imagery and Thermography
General
This inspection report reflects the conditions of the property at the time of the survey
only. Additional or concealed defects or leaks are not included in this report, therefore
no warranty is either expressed or implied, however an earnest effort was made to
discover defects.
When an image is taken by our infrared camera, it is recorded on the internal memory of
the camera and later converted to a digital image file with the assistance of a computer.
The image may be then modified in a number of ways to enhance its value to the end
user. In the case of this report, the images were digitized and then adjusted for contrast
and brightness before being scaled and placed into our custom program and later
converted to this PDF file.
Analysis
Property InspectIR was contracted to find underground leakage of your supply line. Our
survey of the property within the time frame was focused on the main water line into the
office building. Conditions must present themselves in a manner that the heated water
introduced over an extended period of time must be imaged steadily to determine the
change in ground temperature. These changes are captured and thousands of
temperatures are reviewed to determine the location of a leak.
Every attempt was made to image property according to the Moisture Inspect IR
standard; however, due to circumstances beyond our control this might not have been
possible. For example, weather conditions, ground temperatures, or underground springs
may hamper the imaging results.
Recommendations
Property InspectIR recommends all areas showing anomalies should be reviewed to find
out the cause and repaired. Our recommendations are not intended as criticisms of the
property, but rather as professional opinions regarding conditions that we found.
Conditions which affect performance and life safety issues (if any) are of course, of the highest priority.
Areas that leakage was detected should be reviewed and repairs conducted by a licensed plumbing company. Once these typical repairs are completed it is not unusual for other leaks to occur or become more prevalent. You should continue to monitor your water bills and if possible attempt to recoup some of your losses due to the leak, depending on the magnitude of the leak.
Orientation
We will describe the locations of the various features of this property, left or right, etc., as
though we were standing in street looking at the front of building.
Information Contained On the Thermographic Report Pages
Through the use of thermal imaging, we have found areas with anomalies. These
anomalies have been notated on the individual thermographic reports that follow
(typically, two per page). Infrared thermographs and visual photographs were taken
during survey. If we did not find a reportable anomaly, we did not create a thermographic
report.
Interpretation
When viewing IR images, anomalies commonly present where the conditions exist and/or
where our reference (arrows or area boxes) are located. When IR images are taken during
colder months (winter), the areas of deficient insulation look darker. When IR images are
taken during warmer months (summer), the areas of deficient insulation look lighter.
“Moisture Intrusion”
*Areas of darker temperatures are generally noted as water intrusion as shown.
*In underground leak detection we will introduce heated water to allow the area to
become hotter than the surrounding areas thus allowing us to detect a change in
temperatures.
Location: Rear of property
Where: Above right window as indicated
Condition: Temperatures indicate the presence of moisture during imaging
Recommendation: Increase gutter slope in area as well as add drip edge
Close-up Thermal Photo of area to repaired
Repairs Conducted:
Repairs Conducted:
Location: Rear of property at middle window upstairs
Where: Interior wall under window ledge
Condition: Areas indicated appeared to be moisture within the wall system. The image to
the left shows presence from moisture penetration above window area. Image to the right is
from cracked brick on ledge of window and prior to introduction of hot water.
Recommendation: Seal brick ledge and conduct repairs to roof drainage in area.
Location: Rear of property
Where: Brick ledge after introduction of hot water into cracked brick ledge
Condition: Water is free flowing into wall system
Recommendation: Seal brick ledge to help prevent moisture penetration.
Repairs Conducted:
Repairs Conducted:
Location: Interior of property
Where: Kitchen ceiling to the left of sink
Condition: Shows path of hot water infiltration into ceiling area after being introduced
upstairs at ledge area.
Recommendation: Monitor the area once repairs are made for further penetration.
Location: Interior of property
Where: Kitchen ceiling to the left of sink
Condition: Shows path of initial hot water infiltration into ceiling area after being introduced upstairs at
ledge area
Recommendation: Monitor the area once repairs are made for further penetration.
Repairs Conducted:
Repairs Conducted:
Location: Interior of property
Where: Kitchen ceiling to the left of sink
Condition: Areas indicated are moist areas from previous and current moisture penetration.
Recommendation: Monitor the area once repairs are made for further penetration.
Additional Thermal photos of area
Repairs Conducted:
Location: Attic area
Where: Roof sheathing at area of missing trim on exterior
Condition: Minor moisture penetration at to corner as indicated
Recommendation: Replace trim properly to help prevent moisture penetration.
Roof penetration at exhaust. Showed minimal moisture penetration.
Repairs Conducted:
Location: Rear of home in crawl space
Where: To the right side of sink.
Condition: Shows discoloration of wood from previous leakage
Recommendation: Monitor the area during ownership for further water penetration as it can
lead to long term wood rot.
Location: Rear of home in crawl space
Where: Directly under kitchen sink.
Condition: Floor joist notched for exhaust of furnace system under home
Recommendation: The area should have some additional support installed to hel p prevent
floor sag in the area.
Repairs Conducted:
Location: Crawl space area
Where: Leading from laundry room area
Condition: Dryer venting has failed
Recommendation: Should be replaced and properly supported
Location: Attic area
Where: Above middle window at rear of home
Condition: Roof system showed signs of previous moisture
penetration with minor wood rot.
Recommendation: Monitor the area after repairs are conducted
to gutter system and installation of drip edge.
Repairs Conducted: