Infrared Thermal Images

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In the last twenty years infrared thermal imaging has become one of the most effective tools for preventing potential failure or fires in electrical and mechanical equipment. Also over the last twenty years many other uses have been discovered. ITI has brought this infrared inspection technology to the Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Florida area to assist residential, commercial and industrial customers. ITI is an infrared thermal inspection company whose expertise is in preventive and predictive maintenance programs to assist in property loss control. ITI also offers water intrusion, mold testing and indoor air quality testing. Read more about this on our residential page.

The picture above on the left is a thermal infrared picture of a normal circuit breaker that may be over heating in your home, office or plant. Left undetected it may eventually breakdown the insulation of the wire possibly causing a fire hazard. It may cause the breaker to fail and shut down causing an unscheduled outage. It is also wasting electricity as the resistance causing the heat is also utilizing electricity. A good infrared predictive program will prevent this type of unforeseen outage or fire hazard. Planning for these repairs is far less costly then fixing them under emergency conditions. Not only the cost of the repair but the down time and loss of production or spoilage of items. Read more about cost savings on the industrial inspection page.

The center picture was found in a home less then 10 years old that had developed a roof leak. It had not yet exposed itself to the naked eye and the homeowner was unaware of the problem. There was no stain as the water was held in the insulation and was not great enough to permeate the vapor barrier. Eventually the leak would get worse and become apparant to the homeowner. If this was left undetected for a period of time mold spores could develop and possible structural damage causing major repair bills and possibly illness. Our cameras can pick up these types of leaks along with missing or improperly installed insulation and air leaks caused by bad door and window seals. Make this residential inspection service a selling feature for your home or buyers make this an insurance policy for hidden future expenditures.

The picture on the right is an in floor heating system buried in the the concrete. Many new commercial and residential buildings now have this type of heating installed. As you can see the loop location can be easily indentified for anchor penetrations, leaks and other alterations. As the leak will widen the image or cause veins of warm water that will be easily picked up with the camera. Many homes also have in floor heating systems that we can also check for leaks and location for remodel projects. A snow melt loop system can also be easily indentified utilizing infrared thermal technology.There are many other applications for commercial buildings,visit our commercial inspection page more information.