infrared thermal inspections, infrared thermal imaging, infrared thermographic inspection, infrared inspections, infrared thermography inspection OUR SERVICES Infrared Thermal Inspections Infrared thermal inspections is a non-destructive testing (NDT) method used to inspect the structures. Infrared thermography can be used to detect a wide range of anomalies including hot spots, cold spots call Call Now: +(416) 938 0774

Infrared Thermal Imaging.

Infrared thermal imaging is a technology that allows us to see heat. This means that we can see things that give off heat, like people, animals, and machines. This technology is used in a variety of applications, including security, search and rescue, and medical diagnosis.

In past years ,Infrared thermal imaging cameras work by detecting the infrared radiation that is emitted by all objects. This radiation is invisible to the human eye, but we can detect it with special sensors. The sensors convert the infrared radiation into an electrical signal, which is then displayed on a screen.

How Infrared Thermal Imaging Works

Thermal imaging cameras detect infrared thermal inspections and convert it into an image. The camera detects the differences in temperature between objects and creates an image based on those differences. Thermal imaging can be used for infrared thermal inspections purpose, such as detecting intruders in the dark. It can also be used for thermographic inspection. All objects emit infrared radiation. The amount of radiation an object emits depends on its temperature. The hotter an object is, the more infrared radiation it emits.

Because humans can’t see heat energy, infrared thermal inspections tools translates the picture into a false-color image, where different temperature ranges are represented by certain colors. Typically, dark colors like black and blue represent surfaces that are cool (and thus not radiating much thermal energy), and bright colors like yellow, red and white represent warm and hot areas that are radiating a great deal of thermal energy.

Using Infrared Thermal Inspections tools to Find Leaks and Moisture Infiltration

In a sense, water is very greedy about heat; it can readily absorb a lot of heat, and thus objects and surfaces in contact with it lose heat and are cooler than they would otherwise be. Imagine putting the edge of a napkin into a glass of cold water. As the moisture wicked up into the material of the napkin, the moist areas of the napkin would become cooler as heat energy flowed through the moisture and back into the glass of water. In comparison, the dry areas of the napkin would be warmer.

Because of this property of water, thermographic inspections equipment can be used to determine the source of moisture or leaks within a home that is causing water damage. This is accomplished by measuring the heat signatures walls, ceilings, and floors to find temperature discrepancies that may hint at the source of an otherwise invisible leak. These variations in temperature are usually caused by the evaporation of moisture, or deposits of water absorbing surface heat. Subsequent in-depth investigation with IR equipment allows our trained technicians to more easily find, examine, and remediate water damage before it becomes readily visible.

However, there are many other applications for infrared thermal imaging in building inspections besides those having to do with mold and water leaks. Some of the other issues that our technicians can inspect using infrared thermal cameras include:

Z

Structural damage to a home or building

Z

Structural defects resulting from the use of poor building materials or long-term wear and tear

Z
Electrical system problems

Additionally, this technology can be used in a proactive manner as well to determine potential trouble areas in new construction or repair. For instance, thermal images of a new roof may show structurally weak areas that could later give way and collapse, causing damage or injury.

It should be noted that simply having a thermal camera isn’t enough to conduct proper water damage and structural integrity inspection. Understanding the data produced by an IR machine requires the same sort of practice and expertise that a sonogram specialist must have in order to interpret the images produced by an ultrasound machine.

The technicians at Xtreme Controls have undergone extensive training so that they can accurately interpret information produced by our IR equipment, and determine the appropriate course of action to fix any problems they discover.

24-HOURS A DAY – HERE TO SERVE YOU

Contact us today for a free on-site estimate and inspection.

    ABOUT US

    We are a group of IICRC certified professionals with the goal of helping clients during Xtreme situations.
    CONTACT INFO

    10-1985 VICTORIA PARK AVE – TORONTO, ON, M1R0C9 – CANADA

    MONDAY - FRIDAY 08:30 - 5:00 EMERGENCY 24/7