Leak Detection through Thermal Imaging

What is thermal imaging?


Thermal imaging is an inspection and diagnostic tool used in a variety of
applications including water losses. This technology is also known as infrared imaging or infrared thermograpy. It is a non-invasive technique used to produce pictures from the invisible thermal radiation that objects give off. Infrared is defined as an invisible portion of the light spectrum that extends from 0.75 to 1000 microns. All objects warmer than absolute zero give off energy within that range. The warmer the object, the brighter it may appear in a thermal image.


Thermal imaging eliminates material destruction by using a non-invasive
method to detect moisture. Benefits include:


• Faster, more complete pictures of water damage.
• More detailed reports
of the findings.
• Allows the operator to scan large areas at a time to
obtain a more broad-based reading of moisture presence.
• Serves as an
invaluable tool for verifying that all water-damaged areas are completely dry at
the end of a restoration job.