What does infrared imaging do?

An infrared camera (also known as a thermal imager) detects and measures the infrared energy of objects. The camera converts that infrared data into an electronic image that shows the apparent surface temperature of the object being measured.

Why would someone want an infrared image of their house?

Infrared scanning allows energy assessors to check the effectiveness of insulation in a building’s construction. The resulting thermograms help assessors determine whether a building needs insulation and where in the building it should go.

What is infrared scan home inspection?

Infrared (thermal imaging) is an advanced, non-invasive technology that allows the inspector to show clients things about their homes or buildings that can’t be revealed using conventional inspection methods. Ancillary inspection reports are just as important as the reports generated for standard inspections.

What does infrared scanning mean?

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An Infrared thermal scan (or thermography/thermal imaging) is a non-invasive, uses no radiation, a procedure that detects, records, and produces a careful analysis and image of skin surface temperature patterns (body heat) as a reflection of normal or abnormal human physiology.

What are uses of infrared?

Infrared (IR) light is used by electrical heaters, cookers for cooking food, short-range communications like remote controls, optical fibres, security systems and thermal imaging cameras which detect people in the dark.

Can you see through walls with thermal imaging?

No, thermal cameras cannot see through walls, at least not like in the movies. Walls are generally thick enough—and insulated enough—to block any infrared radiation from the other side. If you point a thermal camera at a wall, it will detect heat from the wall , not what’s behind it.

Should you get infrared inspection?

Even current home owners with no intentions of selling would benefit from having a thermal inspection done. Infrared technology is a good addition to a visual inspection, and doesn’t negate the need for an inspector with experience and knowledge of all systems that make up a home. As always, choose wisely!

How is thermal imaging done?

Thermal cameras detect temperature by recognizing and capturing different levels of infrared light. This light is invisible to the naked eye, but can be felt as heat if the intensity is high enough. Thermal cameras can see this radiation and convert it to an image that we can then see with our eyes.

How does an infrared Thermogram work?

​How does Infrared Thermography work? High-resolution IR imaging radiometers detect infrared energy emitted from an object and convert it into an image which is displayed on a monitor. When locating a component with an unusual temperature, this temperature is recorded in a thermal image or thermogram.