Infrared Thermography Inspection - How It Can Benefit Your Business

Regular commercial inspections can only get you so far. To gain actual insight into the condition of your roof, building envelope, and electrical and mechanical equipment, you may need to use infrared technology. 

With infrared thermography inspection services, you can avoid a great deal of potential problems. You can minimize the chance of fires in your building, avoid equipment repair costs, and prevent exposing your building’s occupants to all sorts of hazards.

The best thing is that in most circumstances, an infrared inspection will cause almost no downtime. This is a stark contrast to regular testing, which may cut your operations short while the inspectors are doing their thing.

Before scheduling anything, however, you should first familiarize yourself with various infrared inspections available on the market. 

Infrared Electrical Inspections

Infrared electrical inspections fall into the category of preventative maintenance and can be used to identify defects in the electrical system long before anything fails.

Infrared technology works by scanning the temperature and thus, can be used to pinpoint the build of heat that typically occurs when electrical components are under stress. Because these electrical components may still function normally, finding out if anything is wrong is close to impossible with traditional methods. 

With that in mind, infrared inspections are rather useful as the inspector can use thermal imaging technology to scan the electrical system, analyze the findings, and include their discoveries in a comprehensive report. That way, you can rectify the problem before a breakdown occurs, or even worse, an electrical fire. 

Generally speaking, infrared electrical inspections are very quick, and since they are noninvasive, you can go about it with minimal downtime. In fact, you won’t even need to switch off any appliances, meaning this inspection can be completed even during a workweek. 

Apart from the fact you can save a significant amount of money on potential repairs, the biggest benefit of this inspection is that it considerably improves the safety of your building. By taking a proactive approach to maintaining your electrical systems, you can drastically reduce the risk of electrical fires and shocks, and ensure everyone on your property is as safe as they can be.

Infrared Roof Moisture Detection

Since they’re exposed to the elements, roofs are extremely susceptible to damage. This is even worse for commercial low-slope roofs that can develop serious defects within two years of construction. The problem is exponentially worse in areas of Florida that have plenty of rainfall during the summer season. 

These types of roofs are often made up of a structural deck covered by insulation and a waterproof top. Small leaks may not lead to flooding, but any type of infrared roof moisture intrusion will result in insulation problems, and over time, extensive damage to the roof decking. If you don’t address the problem as soon as possible, your building could develop a mold problem that may take thousands of dollars to resolve.

But how can infrared inspections detect moisture?

Easy - via the thermal capacity of water. 

Damaged areas of the roof will have a higher moisture level and absorb more heat than dry areas. By using specialized equipment, infrared moisture detection inspection will locate the thermal signature of the areas that have been damaged by moisture. 

Here at Certified Inspectors, we’ll provide you with a detailed report after analyzing the images, and our inspectors can also mark the afflicted areas on the surface of the roof with paint, thus helping you find the right spots when you start making repairs.

Overall, this inspection will help you extend the lifespan of your roofing, reduce maintenance costs, and it’s also minimally invasive so you’ll experience no interruptions in your business operations. 

Infrared Mechanical Inspections

Mechanical systems on your property are prone to wear and tear. This is particularly true for mechanical equipment such as motors, bearings, coupling, and belts. Similar to electrical components, failing mechanical systems will also radiate a great deal of heat due to increased resistance. 

As a result, infrared mechanical inspections can pick up on increased heating and identify any mechanical components in the early stages of degradation.

Furthermore, mechanical inspections can also extend to other areas such as your ductwork and the HVAC system. Considering air conditioning accounts for a large portion of your utility costs, you can ensure all the HVAC equipment is performing optimally, improving the energy efficiency of your building in the process. 

Similar to other infrared inspections, mechanical thermal inspections can easily pinpoint problems, are non-invasive, and most importantly of all, you can avoid costly shutdowns and save money on extensive repairs later down the line. 

Infrared Insulation Inspection

One of the leading causes of wasted energy in buildings is poor insulation. This is because insulation is important for keeping the cold air and stopping the hot outside air from penetrating the building.

Fortunately, infrared insulation equipment can easily evaluate the effectiveness of the insulation in the building and help ascertain whether more insulation is necessary. It can also help pinpoint areas where the insulation is deficient. Hence, you can minimize costs by installing new insulation exactly where it’s needed instead of spending money on an expensive renovation project. 

Best of all, most of our clients have reported between 20% and 30% decrease in their energy costs after implementing our post-inspection suggestions.

Start Saving Money With Infrared Inspections Now

A building may look in tip-top shape but could be hiding serious defects that aren’t visible to the naked eye. Traditional inspections and testing will only deliver partial results. Plus, it’s worth noting that a regular inspection may cause interruptions and downtime that can hurt the building’s productivity.

Because they’re quick, non-invasive, and also provide a comprehensive evaluation of the building’s system, infrared inspections provide the best value for the money. 

Start taking better care of your property with the highest quality infrared thermography inspections by Certified Inspectors. We only employ expert infrared inspectors and use state-of-the-art technology. Our services are compliant with the standards required by the world’s leading organizations. 

Call us at (561) 570-6311 or fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment with the best inspection company in South Florida.