We often think of infrared scans for roofs or energy scans to make sure the building envelope functions properly and energy isn't escaping. Inside the building can be just as important.

Our world today revolves around technology and computing. If your company has a network, chances are, somewhere in your offices is a data center. Data centers are usually filled with servers and other equipment - the technological backbone of your business. As you can imagine, the heat generated by so many electrical components can be intense, and so data centers are carefully monitored for temperate spikes or drops.

More than just the data center itself needs to be monitored. Along with all those servers comes a lot of electrical equipment. A thorough predictive/preventative maintenance (P/PM) program uses infrared thermography to detect excess heat radiating from those components.

What you can't see CAN hurt you!
Remember, electrical components heat up before they fail.

Loose connections, overloaded or imbalanced circuits, faulty breakers, damaged switches, faulty fuses and a wide range of other unwanted electrical conditions produce a heat signature that cannot be seen with the naked eye, but can be easily detected using an infrared scan camera. Remember, what you can't see CAN hurt you!

If you haven't had a thermal heat scan of your data center in the last six months, now is a great time!

Interested in learning more? Call me at 803-328-2889 and let’s talk!

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

Construction Defects in Commercial Roof Build and Repair

A Million Reasons Why A Commercial Roof Can Equal Massive Opportunity for Damage

Representing an investment that can run into the millions of dollars, commercial buildings and their contents are a valuable asset that must be protected (and no, I'm not talking about insurance although you need that too)!

Commercial roofing systems protect the integrity of the building as well as the assets within. It is imperative that your commercial roof is both weather tight and energy efficient. Any compromise could result in excessive heating and cooling costs, property damage, and production loss. Of course, when you stand outside and look up, everything looks ok, right? So how do you know if the integrity of your commercial roofing system is intact?

Infrared thermography is still one of the most effective non-intrusive test methods to determine if moisture intrusion is happening (BEFORE you can actually see the damage) and if you are losing heat or cooled air. In fact, regular infrared roof scans can increase the lifespan of your commercial roof by as much as 300%!

Infrared thermography not only detects and verifies moisture infiltration, but it can also "see" and tracking moisture migration paths. Using infrared thermography can detect stone veneer, stucco, brick or other siding construction defects and it can be a valuable tool to reduce remediation costs by identifying the source of the issue. Interested in learning more? Call me at 803-328-2889 and let’s talk!

IR Infrared Services provides top quality thermographic service at a competitive price to commercial users in North Carolina and South Carolina. For more information, visit our website or follow us on Twitter:  We are proud to offer the very best infrared thermography services in North Carolina and South Carolina!

*Ideas for this blog entry derived from:
Infrared Applications in the Fields of Forensic & Construction Defect Engineering, Fronapfel, E.L. & Amhaus, E.G., InfraMation 2003, ITC 092 A 2003-08-15

Infrared Inspections for Flat Roofs

What Kind of Roof do You Have?

Infrared roof inspections work best on built up or single-ply membrane installed over, and in continuous contact with, a layer of insulation or an insulating deck. Roofs that have concrete pavers are not good candidates. Flat roofs (like those on top of condominium buildings or commercial buildings) are usually excellent candidates for roof inspections.

Scheduling a Flat Roof Infrared Inspection

Generally infrared inspections are best performed at night after a sunny day. Daytime highs should be above 40F. There are other weather factors to consider – give me a call at 803-3328-2889 and let’s talk!

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 http://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!