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If
you are experiencing water problems in your home or building, the
main concern is to find out where it's coming from, and stop it.
We
understand this, and we have the tool to help. Thermal Imaging.
There is nothing like thermal imaging to find the cause of your
problem. This amazing tool can detect changes in temperature by
less than .05 of a degree. We can see why a certain wall may be
a little bit colder than the one next to it. We can help find your
water problem and normally, without any damage to the drywall or
structure.
What
is Thermography?
Thermography
is the use of an infrared imaging and measurement camera to "see"
and "measure" thermal energy emitted from an object. Thermal,
or infrared energy, is light that is not visible because its wavelength
is too long to be detected by the human eye; it's the part of the
electromagnetic spectrum that we perceive as heat. Unlike visible
light, in the infrared world, everything with a temperature above
absolute zero emits heat. Even very cold objects, like ice cubes,
emit infrared. The higher the object's temperature, the greater
the IR radiation emitted. Infrared allows us to see what our eyes
cannot. Infrared thermography cameras produce images of invisible
infrared or "heat" radiation and provide precise non-contact
temperature measurement capabilities. Nearly everything gets hot
before it fails, making infrared cameras extremely cost-effective,
valuable diagnostic tools in many diverse applications. And as industry
strives to improve manufacturing efficiencies, manage energy, improve
product quality, and enhance worker safety, new applications for
infrared cameras continually emerge.
What
we do with our Thermal Imaging Services
- Through
visual inspection of the interior and exterior of the building
- Start scanning
the problem areas trying to see the possible entry or "issue"
point
- Start a
plan to solve your problem and set up a through list of things
to be done and a written estimate for all work
What
other uses does Thermal Imaging have?
- Finding Electrical
Problems
- Missing Insulation
in Walls
- Roof Leaks, Water
and Air
- Automobile Leaks
- Energy Efficiency
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If
we were inside this basement and the floor was covered with
carpet, we could most likely isolate the point of entry and
figure out what problem is causing the water to enter the
home. Then we can set a course of action to stop it.
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The
first thermal image is from a water damage job we did in
Potomac MD in 2008. The dehumidifiers and fans had been
running for over 4 days and all of the meters were reading
dry. Once we did the thermal scan, it revealed the top of
the wall in the basement bedroom was still wet. Without
thermal imaging, this would not have been found and the
chance of mold growth would be high.
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Basement
Bedroom Potomac, MD |
Thermal
Imaging shows where heat loss occours and other energy robbing
problems |
Roof
Leak Potomac, MD |
The
tenant in the 2nd floor apartment complained about a wet,
musty odor in their storage area. The problem was a leaky
washing machine line in the 3rd floor unit. Thermal imaging
saved thousands of dollars of wasted demolation work by
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This is what
you're trying to avoid
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After
the Thermal Imaging has helped locate your problem, you may
need some Water Damage Services
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Drying
& Dehumidification |
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Mold
Remediation
- Discuss with
you the health issues and risks associated with mold
- We locate the
source of the problem
- Determine what
materials have been effected
- Mold lives
off of wood, paper, drywall, and insulation, they provide
food sources for molds when given a little moisture and
proper conditions
- Safely &
properly remove any affected materials and properly &
legally dispose of them
- Dry the area,
clean the air and all items inside the home to return your
property to pre-loss conditions
- Get
more Mold Information
Rental
apartment, landlord wouldn't fix the leaky roof
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Foreclosed
property
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Air
Scrubber/Negative Air Machine
The
only way to rid mold from the air inside your home
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All
of this from a overflowing laundry sink and
never
cleaned up properly
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Thermal imaging is
the best tool in locating wet areas
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Closet
demolition due to a sewage back up
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- Discuss with
you the health Issues and risks associated with mold
- We locate the
source of the problem
- Determine what
materials have been effected
- Mold lives
off of wood, paper, drywall, and insulation, they provide
food sources for molds when given a little moisture
- Safely &
properly remove any affected materials and properly &
legally dispose of them
- Get
more Mold Information
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