Moisture is found in every building, and in every home, everywhere.  If left alone and allowed to accumulate, moisture can lead to various problems such as mold growth and serious structural integrity issues.  Moisture is the number one factor that causes buildings to deteriorate, and it is the number one ingredient needed for mold growth. Mold can begin to grow in as little as 24 hours in damp areas with temperatures between 40°f and 95°f (growing best between 77°f and 86°f).  An infrared scan will not directly detect the presence of mold.  The inspection will only locate or detect moist areas where mold may develop.

When the structural integrity of a building is compromised by moisture, some of the areas affected are: reduced or permanently damaged insulation, rotten wood, corroded metals, staining of brick or concrete surfaces, deterioration of concrete, separation of bricks, crumbling mortar, and delamination.

With the use of an infrared camera, moisture and wetness in our building structures and building materials can be identified long before major problems begin (if the moisture is caught early on).  Infrared imaging is also in invaluable for tracing down where an established leak might be coming from.  It is highly recommended that you have a thermal imaging specialist out to your home or business if you suspect the existence of wetness or moisture.