Long-term water infiltration can severely damage a building. In addition to compromising the integrity of a structure’s materials, the ongoing presence of moisture can be a breeding ground for mold and insects. Unfortunately conventional methods, such as photographs and moisture meters do not always expose the degree of actual damage or provide the proper visual documentation that is often needed.
The Solution: Infrared Thermography
Infrared cameras can determine what is wet and what is dry while providing a clear image of any moisture damage. By measuring the thermal characteristics of materials, this state-of-the-art technology can also accurately identify the source of the problem, so it can be rectified swiftly and correctly.
The Importance of Documentation
Clear and accurate images of concealed water damage can play a very important role in successful restoration efforts and property damage settlements. Because insurance adjusters may not get to a property until long after the damage has occurred, record keeping and image capture is important. If enough time has elapsed, moisture-damaged materials may dry and ultimately not be included in a claim.
Often, thermographic records from NES can reduce, or even eliminate, the need for on-site inspections by insurance representatives.
The Problem of Mold
Where there’s moisture there is often mold, which can lead to a variety of health concerns and related lawsuits. It’s an ongoing concern for facility managers, developers, investors, lenders and homeowners.
The first step in mold remediation is to identify all sources of moisture. Our high resolution infrared equipment can instantly scan an entire room, inspect areas that cant be physically reached with moisture meters, and detect wet conditions behind surfaces that would otherwise go unnoticed.
NES also offers forensic water intrusion testing by recreating weather conditions that allow water infiltration to occur through faults in windows, doors and other exterior water barriers. NES uses the ASTM and AAMA standards as guidelines for testing.