Selecting a Water Heater
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Infrared (Thermal) Imaging Detects Missing/Defective Insulation
I've got many IR images of missing insulation throughout homes. Enjoy...
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HEAT LOSS UP THROUGH AN UNFINISHED ATTIC
COLD AIR INFILTRATION IN KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILING
HEAT LOSS UP THROUGH A CHIMNEY CHASE INTO AN UNFINISHED ATTIC
COLD AIR INFILTRATION IN KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILING
INSULATION VOIDS THROUGHOUT THE EDGES OF THIS CEILING
INSULATION VOIDS CAUSING ICE DAMS OUTSIDE THIS WALL
A FINISHED ATTIC WITH EXCESSIVE INSULATION VOIDS
ANOTHER HOME WITH ICE DAMS OUTSIDE THIS WALL
THIS CEILING JOIST CAVITY WAS NEVER INSULATED
INSULATION VOIDS THROUGHOUT OUTER CEILING JOIST CAVITIES
WHY IS MY BATHROOM SO COLD? HMMMM, INFRARED DETECTS MISSING INSULATION
SETTLED WALL INSULATION
THE WALL CAVITIES AROUND THIS WINDOW WERE NOT INSULATED.
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Permalink Reply by Hoby M Thomas Sr. on -
"Chilling" but all to common problems...nice pics
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Permalink Reply by Evan Mills on -
Wonderful addition to this Group.
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Permalink Reply by David Valley on -
Thanks guys. I've got many more, which I'll post soon.
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Permalink Reply by Lance Williams on -
David,
outstanding images. many thanks for sharing.
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Permalink Reply by David Valley on
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Thanks Lance. Winter is coming and once I get started on insulation scans many more IR images will be posted on this site.
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