Absolute Inspections Infrared REsidential Energy Audits
Missing or Improperly Installed Insulation
Absolute Inspections’ Infrared Thermal Imaging Scan detects that this master suite attic is completely missing insulation. Inspection was during the winter so the proper picture would have the shades inverted. The thin yellow lines are the ceiling joists, these should be dark in the winter.
This wall to the attic was missing half of its insulation. This attic was not accessible, but Absolute Inspections Infrared Imaging detected the problem
Air Infiltration
Absolute Inspections’ Infrared Thermal Imaging Scan detects excessive air infiltration at the top of this door.
Absolute Inspections’ Infrared Thermal Imaging Scan detects excessive air infiltration at the latch jamb of this door.
HVAC Ductwork Leakage - are you paying to heat and cool your attic?
Absolute Inspections' Infrared Thermal Imaging Scan reveals that the HVAC ductwork is leaking air into the ceiling cavity.
Absolute Inspections' Infrared Thermal Imaging Scan reveals major ductwork leakage in a chase from attic to first floor. Homeowner complained of significant comfort issues in their master suite. HVAC contractors had reviewed the system three times and had not discovered this problem.
Are you paying too much?
Are you concerned about high energy costs for cooling and heating your home? Have you heard about different ways you might improve your home’s efficiency; but you are confused about where to start for the best results? Do you need more insulation in your attic? Do radiant barriers work? How about solar screens? Weather-stripping?
These are pretty common well-known efficiency upgrade options. But they can be expensive and you want to spend intelligently. Have you even considered some of the other potential problems or improvement you may need?
- Adding insulation to the areas of the attic you can see if a fine idea; but this may not be the best place to start. What about the areas you cannot access or see easily? Is there any insulation in all of those areas, walls and ceilings, now? Fixing deficient areas should be done before adding to areas that already have insulation. Look at the pictures on this page, we have found that missing insulation, in areas you cannot access or see, is an extremely common problem. The installers count on the fact that you cannot see these places to catch the problem.
- Are your doors and windows well weather-stripped? Do you have major air infiltration or loss in these areas? We have found that even newer, supposedly “tight” homes are often not well sealed at all. Our Infrared Thermal Imaging Scan will give you a visual picture of the problem areas.
- Is your HVAC ductwork well installed and well sealed? Do you have major leakage ductwork leakage which is causing your HVAC system to work overtime and your home to never be comfortable? Absolute Inspections’ Infrared Thermal Imaging Scans have shown us that HVAC ductwork leakage is common.
Where should you start to make improvements to your home and help of lower your energy costs? It can be hard to find unbiased information on these different options. Most of the information available is from companies trying to sell a particular product or improvement. While all of these improvements may help, you want to know what will give you the most return on your investment in the shortest time.
That is where Absolute Inspections’ Infrared Energy Evaluation can help. Utilizing our state of the art Infrared Thermal Imaging equipment, we will perform a scan of your home or business to help you identify the areas that are in need of improvement first.
Look at the Infrared Thermal Imaging photos on this page. They document some of the common problems we regularly find with homes, even brand new homes, in our area. All of these photos come from actual homes we inspected. Some of them are almost unbelievable. We have found that insulation deficiencies are common, HVAC ductwork leakage is common, air infiltration points are common. The Infrared Thermal Imaging technology we use helps to identify these areas and pinpoint where you need to make improvements first.
After conducting an Infrared Thermal Imaging Scan and visual examination of the home, we will document that areas of concern, compile a written report with photographs, both infrared and visual, for you to use to help guide you in improving efficiency. We will also discuss with you all of the different efficiency improvement options you may be considering and perhaps some you are not. Our experience will help you develop a plan of attack to make the most effective improvements you can for your money.
As always, we work strictly for you – our client. We do not sell any efficiency products; we do not have undisclosed relationships with any company that sells efficiency products. We will evaluate your home and provide you with unbiased advice on how to proceed in improving your homes efficiency and thus allowing you to lower your energy costs, be more comfortable in your home, and make informed decisions.
U.S. Department Of Energy Now Recommends
That A Thermographic Scan Be Done Before
Purchasing A House, Even On New Homes
