This thermal imaging report documents issues found in a home inspection and provides recommendations. Several issues are highlighted, including missing insulation in bedrooms and kitchens allowing cold air to enter, plumbing leaks detected in basements, and improperly sealed ventilation ducts and doors allowing air exchange. The inspector recommends addressing issues like these by improving insulation, sealing air gaps, and monitoring problem areas.

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This report comes with image interpretations and recommendations
documented at the time of inspection. Problems highlighted should be
addressed promptly and appropriately if necessary to do so.
The thermal images in this report may be of different color palette as
some anomalies appear better than others in different colors. Use the
temperature scale on the right of the image to better understand the
thermal image.
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11/21/2015 2:10:21 PM °C
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NE corner of second bedroom has signs of missing
insulation. Moisture meter did not indicate any signs of
moisture on the stipple ceiling at the time of inspection.
Recommend monitoring and investigating threw attic area
to confirm its not a small water leak but missing insulation.
Parameters
Emissivity 0.92
Refl. temp. 21 °C
Note
Room above main entrance.

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11/11/2015 3:01:52 PM °C
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Small leak visible to the naked eye. Owner had not gone in
basement for a week. With the thermal imaging camera we
can see how far the leak has gone and what surfaces has
absorbed water.
Parameters
Emissivity 0.95
Refl. temp. 20 °C

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11/13/2015 7:33:59 PM °C
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Cold area in the ceiling due to the dryer exhaust vent passing
through ceiling cavity and exiting outside. The duct/exhaust
vent is not properly sealed outside causing cold air to enter
the home.
Recommend insulation duct and sealing vent with caulking to
prevent cold air entering the home. This situation may create
condensation in the exhaust vent and cause a small leak in
the ceiling.
Parameters
Emissivity 0.95
Refl. temp. 20 °C

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Throughout this older home all electrical outlets had severe air leakage
like shown above.
Recommend installing plug foam gasket through out to save on energy
and comfort.
Parameters
Emissivity 0.9
Refl. temp. 20 °C

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11/18/2015 3:22:29 PM °C
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Cold corner of kitchen area. There is a difference of
4C in approximately 12 inches. Drastic change in
temperature. Recommend improving insulation and
seal air gaps in rim joist bellow or possibly investigate
behind baseboard.
Measurements °C
Li1 Max 21.5
Min 16.7
Average 20.1
Parameters
Emissivity 0.9
Refl. temp. 20 °C
Note
Kitchen area corner. area above mechanical room.

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Small leak under bath tub caught at an early stage. Confirmed
with moisture with a reading of 30.4% vs 0.6% on dry area
nearby.
Parameters
Emissivity 0.9
Refl. temp. 20 °C
Note
Kitchen sealing under bathtub

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11/20/2015 2:51:58 PM °C
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Poor sealing of attic access hatch is a common sight.
Improvement of weather stripping is recommended for added
comfort of the room and less energy consumption.
Parameters
Emissivity 0.9
Refl. temp. 23 °C
Note
Attic eaccess hatch

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Improper dryer vent sealing from the exterior or
improperly installed insulation. Further investigation is
recommended.
Parameters
Emissivity 0.9
Refl. temp. 23 °C
Note
Air dryer duct.

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11/19/2015 4:44:10 PM °C
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Cold room storage located in basement does not have an
air tight seal or an exterior door to prevent cold air from
entering the living space.
Recommended sealing door and add venting to the exterior
to have air exchange in the cold storage. Added comfort
into the living area and better air venting of the cold room
will be realized.
Parameters
Emissivity 0.9
Refl. temp. 20 °C
Note
Cold storage room door.

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Bx1 *
Bx2 *
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Cold area noticed in the walk in closet located
under the attic space. Inadequate amount of
insulation is to be expected.
Recommend further investigation into the attic
area and improve as necessary.
Measurements °C
Bx1 * Max 20.3
Min 18.5
Average 19.4
Bx2 * Max 22.4
Min 21.9
Average 22.2
Parameters
Emissivity 0.94
Refl. temp. 26 °C
Note
Closet space ceiling facing North (Middle )

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11/22/2015 5:37:35 AM °C
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La porte en arrieres de la maison faisant face le nord a
une coulisse d'air.
Recommendes d'ajouter du calfeutrage a la porte.
Yes we are bilingual and do french reports !
Parameters
Emissivity 0.92
Refl. temp. 21 °C
Note
Porte de cours arrieres

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11/22/2015 5:36:20 AM °C
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Le plafond dans la cuisine situee en dessous du grenier
connecter au garage manque beaucoup d'insulation et une
grosse pertes d'energie est en places.
Ceiling in the kitchen area located under an attic space has a
considerable amount of missing insulation and a loss of energy
year round. Recommend upgrading attic insulation.
Parameters
Emissivity 0.92
Refl. temp. 21 °C
Note
Plafond cuisine direction E

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There are a possibility of 3 to 4 problems in one picture.
The bay window extrudes from the kitchen area and is outlined with the red arrow on the digital picture.
1. The plug on the wall is leaking air.
2. Bay window floor insulation is sagging and not touching floor sheathing rendering it ineffective.
3. There is a dryer exhaust venting underneath the bay window. It might not be properly sealed allowing cold air to enter floor
cavity.
4. Poor insulation at the rim joist area (left side of picture) allowing the cold to infiltrate the home and causing cold floors.
Recommend investigating under bay window and removing old insulation and look for gaps or voids and fill them as
necessary. Reinstall new insulation and secure it properly making sure it will keep in contact with the floor for a long period of
time. And also make sure proper air vapor barrier is in place.
End of report.
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Parameters
Emissivity 0.92
Refl. temp. 23 °C