Building Envelope Infrared Inspection & Testing

Heat & Cooling Loss, Roof And Structural Defects Imaging, Subsurface Air, Heat & Water Leakage Detection Service.

Serving Maryland, Northern Virginia And Washington D.C.

Building envelope performance is vitally important for energy efficiency as well as occupant's safety & comfort. Thus, the benefits of diagnosing typically concealed electrical, plumbing, insulation void, storm drainage or structural defect problems without tampering with the building's structure or mechanical systems cannot be overstated.

Thermal Imaging, or Infrared (IR) inspection makes it possible with astonishing speed & accuracy, for which is now recognized as the most effective & least intrusive of all building diagnostic procedures. Management teams & homeowners can now use it to make decisions involving capital improvements with the knowledge that the work performed will, in fact, correct a problem, reduce insurance premiums based on lower risk potential, or as a price-reducing negotiating tool for acquisitions. Hundreds Of Applications, Endless Possibilities.

Our local IR inspection service fees are: $149.00 Per Hour, Minimum 3 Hours Charge For All Settings. Please contact Air Tech at 240-388-0030 for further service details or scheduling. Home | About Us | References

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Infrared Moisture Detection - A Key To Prevention Of Mold Growth.

Mold has closed public schools, apartment buildings, homes and caused companies to spend millions of dollars on environmental tests and remediation, mostly due to leaky roofs. Infrared roof inspections are performed most effectively after sunset, when the roof gives off its heat energy accumulated during the day. The heat capacity of moisture-soaked roof insulation is greater than that of dry insulation, which appear quite clearly when performing an infrared scan.

Likewise, it is possible to detect moisture located behind interior walls. The temperature difference created by the presence of moisture on the inner surface of a wall will appear differently than the surrounding area in the infrared camera screen. Infrared inspection is an incredibly fast, non-invasive method to discover hidden moisture intrusions, and can easily pinpoint areas where mold may develop.

Power Consumption Management/Electrical Fire Prevention

Abnormal heating associated with high electrical resistance or excessive current flow is the main cause of many critical safety and/or productivity issues before conventional detection, and may cause premature equipment failure due to power drain overloads. Infrared Imaging can provide true payback benefits detecting "hot spots" or poor electrical connections. Ohm’s law (P=I2R) describes the direct relationship between current, electrical resistance, and the power or heat energy generated by under-sized conductors, loose connections or excessive current flow. Infrared Thermography allows us to see these invisible thermal signatures long before damage occurs.

Pressurized Infrared Air Leakage Testing & Heat Loss Management

Air leakage is the passage of air through a building envelope, wall, window, joint, etc. Excessive air movement reduces thermal integrity and is, therefore, a major contributor to energy consumption in a building. In addition to energy loss, air leaks can cause condensation to form inside wall cavities, reducing insulation R-value, and may seriously rot wood, corrode metals, and in extreme cases cause concrete to spall, bricks to separate and mortar to crumble, jeopardizing the safety of occupants.

With the use of pressure differential and infrared cameras, one can identify thermal irregularities on the building envelope and the leakage pattern, discerning whether the pattern indicates a problem with insulation, air leakage or the building structure. Our Energy Audit Service helps you assessing and resolving a variety of issues, such as stack effect, subsurface plumbing and HVAC ductwork leaks, problems of workmanship & materials, erratic power consumption/energy use patterns and more.

Pressure barriers and thermal imaging combined are an astonishingly effective & economical method for building envelope, roof, HVAC and containment systems leakage testing, which gives you and your business the edge against an uncertain future of spiraling energy and maintenance costs. Call ATI today for a Building Envelope Leakage Test! 240-388-0030

Building Structural Integrity

Infrared imaging also detects subsurface delaminating in reinforced concrete. This non-destructive structural testing method allow contractors to perform thorough inspection and mapping of delaminations within building concrete decking, supports, ramps, etc. Our software allows operators to mark delaminated areas and print maps showing trouble areas and their exact position, which translates into accurate conditions documentation and cost-effective repair plans that are based on knowledge and accurate imaging.

ATI's non-destructive pressure & thermal/infrared inspection, forensic evaluation & energy audit services provides your company with detailed information that reduces costs during the planning stages of your project. Infrared Inspections can also help plan for capital expenditures and verify needed improvements so that costly mistakes are not made while correcting deterioration, or making changes and corrective actions. This documentation is very valuable when requesting a follow-up inspection for warranty purposes, so call ATI today for a Building Envelope IR Scan! 240-388-0030

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