A leaking roof is quite a bother to most homeowners. It can be caused by various weather conditions and can be hard to diagnose. Undetected, it can jeopardize a home and result in costly damage throughout the entire structure.

Searching for the source of this seepage can be difficult. Anyone who has ever tried to locate the point of penetration and the extent of the outflow can attest to its difficulty. Modern technological advances and sustainable innovations have now made finding the source of escaping water much simpler through the use of specialized equipment. The difficult role of the homeowner to find the annoying problem can be eradicated by the use of a building diagnostic tool called an infrared leak detector.

Description

Infrared leak detection is an effective and non-invasive way of checking and diagnosing the physical status of a building without having to actually enter the building structure itself. By using this tool, the infrared leak detector can rapidly pinpoint hidden dripping water that is impossible to see with the naked eye. Moisture on the ceiling, behind walls, and in the underlying infrastructure is now readily detectable with this great new device.

Benefits

An infrared leak detector is becoming the most cost-effective inspection tool in terms of moisture detection, energy and air loss. It uses an infrared camera to scan, detect, and identify the following:

• Origin of water leaks (i.e. walls, roofs, flooring)

• Plumbing blockage issues

• Otherwise unable to locate pest and rodent infestations

• Moisture entrances that are undetected by moisture meters

• Cooling and heating loss through cavity wall insulation, walls or ceiling junctions and windows

• Potentially hazardous energy leaks (electrical hot spots)

By using this tool, defects can be pinpointed; time can be saved; and roofing companies will know exactly what needs to be repaired.

How it Works

An infrared leak detector uses a small digital camera to scan and pinpoint defects. The operator holding the tool has to point at the area that needs to be assessed and press the trigger button to start scanning. The detector will provide a visual representation of the infrared energy released by the object and convert it into an electronic signal. This electronic signal is processed to calculate the temperature and produce thermal images. Infrared lights are used to transmit unique information that is unseen with visible light.

Infrared technology is intentionally engineered to provide a household with a high-speed level of service to detect and identify building-related problems. They are designed to decrease the collateral damage needed to repair existing problems, heighten the preciseness of problem identification and assist in detecting problems at an early stage in order to safeguard the health and well-being of a family. In addition, repair costs are lowered by detecting a problem in its early stages before further expensive damage has occurred.

Infrared leak detection is vital in assessing the presence of moisture and detecting temperature abnormalities which reveal hidden areas that have water damage and mold infestation. With this innovative tool, a home can be saved from rot caused by leaks that are invisible to the naked eye!