Energy scan ir sample report

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Date

Time

Outside Temp

Delta T/Δ°

Exterior Thermal Image

www.PropertyInspectir.com

5/04/2011

8:00 am

46°

30 Δ°

100 Old Springfield Rd Woodburn KY

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Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Joe Customer

100 Old Springfield Rd Woodburn KY 42170

Dear Mr. Schwab:

Included is the report for the recent Energy Scan IR that we performed

on your residence. Property Inspectir is proud to assist you in helping save our natural resources.

This Energy Scan IR report is designed to be clear, easy to understand

and helpful. If there is anything you would like for our Thermographer

to explain, or if there is other information you would like, please feel free to call me us 877-466-0272 or 270-781-5676.

We thank you for the opportunity to be of service to you.

Sincerely,

J Harnage John Harnage

Energy Scan IR Technician

Authorized EnergyScanIR® Contractor

Certified Infrared Thermographer#7926

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Understanding Infrared Imagery and Thermography

General

This inspection report reflects the conditions of the property at the time of the survey

only. Hidden or concealed defects cannot be included in this report, therefore no warranty

is either expressed or implied, however an earnest effort was made to discover defects.

When an image is taken by our infrared camera, it is recorded on the internal memory of

the camera and later converted to a digital image file with the assistance of a computer.

The image may be then modified in a number of ways to enhance its value to the end

user. In the case of this report, the images were digitized and then adjusted for contrast

and brightness before being scaled and placed into our custom program and later

converted to this PDF file.

Analysis

Property Inspectir was contracted to find areas that waste energy. Our survey of the

building within the time frame was focused on the heat loss by finding missing,

misplaced or damaged insulation in the exterior walls and ceilings and by finding air

leakage to the level which we were able to create by reducing the internal pressure,

without installing a blower door. A quantitative blower door survey can be provided at

additional cost.

Every attempt was made to image property according to the ASTM C1060 standard;

however, due to circumstances beyond our control this might not have been possible. For

example, weather conditions, inaccessible areas, furniture or appliances that cover a

given area.

Recommendations

Property Inspectir recommends all areas showing anomalies should be reviewed to find

out the cause and repaired. Our recommendations are not intended as criticisms of the

building, but rather as professional opinions regarding conditions that we found.

We are often asked how to prioritize the repairs and repair the areas that have been

identified in this report. Below, find the three categories:

Conditions which affect performance and life safety issues (if any) are of course, of the highest priority.

Next are conditions that do not appear to pose any threat to the safety of the occupants of the building, but that need repair because they create a condition that affects the performance of the building or could deteriorate the building itself. Examples would be items that appear to be large areas of heat loss or areas of moisture intrusion. These areas should be tested by a qualified repairman to determine the appropriate corrective action.

Finally, lower priority conditions that have a low impact on performance of the thermal, air and/or moisture barriers, but have reached the level of a reportable anomaly. These should be evaluated to determine if it is cost-effective to conduct repairs.

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Orientation

We will describe the locations of the various features of this property, left or right, etc., as

though we were standing in street looking at the front of building.

Information Contained On the Thermographic Report Pages

Through the use of thermal imaging, we have found areas with anomalies. These

anomalies have been notated on the individual thermographic reports that follow

(typically, two per page). Infrared thermographs and visual photographs were taken

during survey. If we did not find a reportable anomaly, we did not create a thermographic

report.

Interpretation

When viewing IR images, anomalies commonly present where the conditions exist and/or

where our reference (arrows or area boxes) are located. When IR images are taken during

colder months (winter), the areas of deficient insulation look darker. When IR images are

taken during warmer months (summer), the areas of deficient insulation look lighter.

“WINTER” COLD SPOTS

“SUMMER” HOT SPOTS

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Location: Right side of home

Where: Entire wall system

Condition: Lack of proper insulation

Recommendation: Increase insulation levels


Where: Entire wall system

Condition: Lack of proper insulation


Repairs Conducted:

Repairs Conducted:

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Where: Exterior temperature control unit

Condition: No major energy loss at unit

Recommendation: None

Location: Rear of home

Where: Rear entry door

Condition: Heat loss at top of door

Recommendation: Repair or replace door seal

Repairs Conducted:

Repairs Conducted:

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Where: Crawl space

Condition: Major heat loss via ductwork

Recommendation: Repair or replace ductwork with insulated lines

Location: Rear of home

Where: To the right of the rear storage attachment

Condition: Extreme heat loss

Recommendation: Increase insulation in area

Repairs Conducted:

Repairs Conducted:

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Location: Interior

Where: Left side of door

Condition: Exterior air infiltration

Recommendation: Increase insulation in area

Location: Interior

Where: Above front door left front corner

Condition: Air infiltration

Recommendation: Increase insulation

Repairs Conducted:

Repairs Conducted:

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Location: Interior

Where: Front entry area right wall

Condition: Improper insulation in attic area

Recommendation: Increase or adjust insulation

Location: Interior

Where: Master Bedroom front wall right corner

Condition: Missing or loose insulation


Repairs Conducted:

Repairs Conducted:

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Location: Interior

Where: Master bedroom exterior wall corner at rear of home

Condition: Lack of insulation


Location: Interior

Where: Closet just outside of master bedroom

Condition: Previous moisture intrusion as well as lack of proper insulation

Recommendation: Check area for roof leaks and increase insulation levels

Repairs Conducted:

Repairs Conducted:

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Location: Interior

Where: Above chimney

Condition: Missing or loose insulation


Location: Interior

Where: Above rear entry door

Condition: Moisture intrusion

Recommendation: Inspect roof for leaks in area

Repairs Conducted:

Repairs Conducted:

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Location: Interior

Where: throughout

Condition: Air infiltration at window as shown

Recommendation: Repair or replace seals on windows in these areas

Location: Interior

Where: Laundry room far corner

Condition: Missing insulation

Recommendation: Increase insulation

Repairs Conducted:

Repairs Conducted:

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Location: Interior

Where: Laundry room

Condition: Slight insulation defect

Recommendation: Increase or even out level in area

Location: Interior

Where: Front left far bedroom corner

Condition: Front insulation shows lower levels that left side of home

Recommendation: Increase insulation levels on front of home

Repairs Conducted:

Repairs Conducted:

FRONT WALL

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Location: Interior

Where: Solar battery packs

Condition: Loose or dirty electrical connection

Recommendation: Remove connection / clean and install properly

Location: Interior

Where: Front entry right side

Condition: Settled insulation as well as air infiltration over window

Recommendation: Increase insulation level and caulk around windows

Repairs Conducted:

Repairs Conducted:

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Location: Interior

Where: First bedroom on left

Condition: Vent blockage

Recommendation: Relocate or redirect vent to allow proper infiltration into home

Location: Interior

Where: Main T.V. center

Condition: General consumption

Recommendation: No major recommendations

Repairs Conducted:

Repairs Conducted:

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