The Importance of Building Inspections for Adelaide Homeowners
November 11, 2024Utilising Technology to Provide Comprehensive Building and Pest Inspections in Adelaide
Thermal Imaging Cameras for Building Inspections:
At BAPAI, Building and Pest Inspectors Adelaide, we utilise the most up to date technology to provide a thorough assessment of your property.
Today we will talk exclusively about how we use a thermal imaging camera as a powerful tool for our building and pest inspections, allowing us to detect issues that are often invisible to the naked eye.
Thermal Imaging Cameras are useful in helping detect:
- Moisture Intrusion
- Leaks in roofs, walls, ceilings, and floors.
- Rising damp or plumbing leaks behind surfaces.
- Insulation Deficiencies
- Missing, damaged, or poorly installed insulation.
- Thermal bridging areas where heat transfer is higher than it should be.
- Air Leaks
- Drafts around windows, doors, or other openings.
- Gaps in building envelopes affecting energy efficiency.
- Electrical Hot Spots
- Overheating wiring, breakers, or appliances.
- Imbalanced electrical loads or potential fire hazards.
- HVAC System Issues
- Leaky ductwork.
- Uneven heating or cooling in rooms.
- Structural Anomalies
- Detection of hidden framing or voids behind walls and ceilings.
- Identification of thermal inconsistencies suggesting structural issues.
Thermal Imaging Cameras Applications for Pest Inspections:
- Termite Activity
- Termites generate heat in large colonies, which may show as warm spots.
- Moisture associated with termite infestations also stands out.
- Rodents or Birds
- Heat signatures from nesting areas within walls, ceilings, or roofs.
- Bee or Wasp Nests
- Active nests can create detectable heat spots.
- Moisture from Pest Entry Points
- Damp areas caused by pests breaching the building envelope.
When using a thermal imagin camera in our inspections it is important to note that thermal imaging doesn’t “see” through walls but detects surface temperature differences that suggest hidden issues. It’s best used alongside other inspection tools and methods for confirmation which we utilise to prepare complete building and pest inspection reports for our clients.
