Since water flows and spreads, finding a pinhole water leak in a wall or underground can be nearly impossible. That’s why using infrared thermography in NJ and nationwide has been a game-changer.
Infrared thermography senses infrared radiation, or put more simply, it senses temperatures. The different temperature ranges appear as different colors on a screen. By analyzing the colors, it’s possible to find areas that are unusually warm or cool. These abnormal temperatures can indicate a water leak, as well as missing patches of insulation, drafty windows, and much more.
However, it takes a lot of skill to find a leak using infrared thermography. Moisture within a wall or ceiling may only produce a subtle temperature difference. Other elements, such as the sun shining on a southern-facing wall, can also produce unusual patterns. It takes a technician with a thorough understanding of the technology to perform an infrared thermography inspection.
In addition to an infrared camera, a moisture meter is an important tool in leak detection. Once a suspicious area is detected using thermography, it should be checked with a moisture meter to ensure it’s a leak.
Water leaks can cause a tremendous amount of damage to a building, ranging from mold to structural damage. Unfortunately, tracking a leak to its source can be extremely difficult. When used by a highly-trained technician, thermal imaging is a useful tool in leak detection.
If you have an elusive water leak, contact Atlantic Testing Services for infrared thermography in NJ and NY.
