Roof Scans in South Carolina

Do you have a roof leak but you can’t find the cause? Fixing both the roof and the problems caused by moisture damage can be a financial nightmare. Leaks can be almost impossible to find – especially when they have been around for awhile without any visible signs! Once the water is visible, extensive damage may already have occurred.

Roof inspection services should include thermal roof scans. I also recommend performing a roof scan as part of your commissioning process when taking possession of a new building (and especially when buying an older building!) Using thermography will make sure your roof is functioning well, or it can identify thermal anomalies so you can track and repair leaks.

Infrared Thermography Surveys

We perform infrared roof scans following ASTM guidelines for locating wet roof insulation. As Level III certified thermographers, you can be sure that our roof surveys are as accurate as possible. Roof scans are cost-effective, non-intrusive, and should be part of an effective predictive maintenance plan.

Remember, we are getting ready to head into the rainy season. Wouldn’t you rather be sure NOW that your roof is functioning as it should – BEFORE the rain comes through?

When was the last time you checked what was going on behind the walls? Want more information? Call me at 803-328-2889 or drop me an email!


IR Infrared Services provides top quality thermographic service at a competitive price to commercial and residential end users in North Carolina and South Carolina. For more information, visit www.irinfraredservices.com or follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/infraredscans. We are proud to offer the very best thermography services in North and South Carolina!

Ways to Save on Your Commercial Utility Bills

If you are responsible for the maintenance of a large building or factory, rising energy bills are an ongoing concern. This past summer has seen record heat waves, resulting in increased energy consumption as we try to keep cool. Now as the seasons start to change and it begins to get cold, high energy costs continue to be a factor.
Proper building insulation is the most significant factor in reducing the energy consumption required to heat or cool a building. Unless you have a very old building, today’s insulation does not “go bad”. This doesn’t mean you can breathe a huge sigh of relief just yet.

Building showing massive heat loss

Two insulation factors can affect energy performance. First, missing insulation is a common problem. Once the walls go up, it’s hard to tell if your insulation is installed properly or if it’s missing entirely in places.

Second, if you have or have had any type of water leaks or moisture seepage, the insulation may be wet. Wet insulation has almost no insulating value at all.



Missing Insulation



Thermal imaging services can accurately identify weak areas inside a building envelope. Using infrared thermal imaging, we can accurately determine the areas where insulation is insufficient, areas where there are water penetration problems, and air leakage through the building envelope.

Commercial building thermography is non-invasive and cost-efficient. Local insulation improvement can reduce heat loss during the winter or heat escape during the summer. The larger your building, the greater your potential savings.

When was the last time you checked what was going on behind the walls? Want more information? Call me at 803-328-2889 or drop me an email!

We believe so strongly in using Infrared Thermal Imaging for your Predictive Maintenance, that we created a Discount Membership for our repeat customers. Learn more about it here: http://www.irinfraredservices.com/PremierMember.html

IR Infrared Services provides top quality thermographic service at a competitive price to commercial and residential end users in North Carolina and South Carolina. For more information, visit www.irinfraredservices.com or follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/infraredscans. We are proud to offer the very best thermography services in North and South Carolina!

This Old House (or Office)

Recently I spoke with a woman who owns an old house that has been rennovated into offices. It's quite the charming place - high ceilings, hardwood floors, a big fireplace....and whoops...the water leaks everytime it rains. From the inside, water starts to flow around the joints of the chimney, dripping down the walls and onto the floors. Fortunately, she had "a guy" come in and re-caulk around the flashing last year.

Of course, it still leaks.

Am I surprised? No. This is an example of what we talk about on this blog - water leakage doesn't always show up at the source of the leak. Sometimes water leakage appears only after the insulation and walls are completely soaked through. You can't see the damage done until it's so bad the water visibly leaks through.

What is flashing, exactly? Flashing is a thin continuous piece(s) of sheet metal or other impervious material installed to prevent the passage of water into a structure from an angle or joint. Flashing generally operates on the principle that, for water to penetrate a joint, it must work itself upward against the force of gravity or in the case of wind-driven rain, it would have to follow a tortuous path during which the driving force will be dissipated. Sometimes flashing gets loose, isn't properly installed, or isn't installed at all. Some flashing materials can deteriorate when they are exposed to the sun.
Was re-caulking the flashing the right choice? At this point, it's hard to tell. I do know that a preliminary infrared thermography screen would have been able to isolate the point of entry and any areas of damage, ensuring any repair was done right the first time.

Infrared thermography doesn't always have to be done for an entire building. Use it as a tool to isolate issues and to reduce your repair costs.

Want more information? Call me at 803-328-2889 or drop me an email!

We believe so strongly in using Infrared Thermal Imaging for your Predictive Maintenance, that we created a Discount Membership for our repeat customers. Learn more about it here: http://www.irinfraredservices.com/PremierMember.html

IR Infrared Services provides top quality thermographic service at a competitive price to commercial and residential end users in North Carolina and South Carolina. For more information, visit www.irinfraredservices.com or follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/infraredscans. We are proud to offer the very best thermography services in North and South Carolina!