Thermal Moisture Imaging: 2 Jobs Types That Utilize Infrared Cameras

7/26/2021 (Permalink)

Contact the professionals at SERVPRO for fast leak detection and restoration services.

Thermal moisture imaging is a technology that allows SERVPRO professionals to see signs of water signatures in various items during a disaster. 

The professionals at SERVPRO of East Dayton/Beavercreek have been utilizing thermal moisture imaging for the last decade. Thermal moisture imaging is a process that utilizes an infrared camera to detect and measure temperature variations in building materials. Thermal mapping has been a staple to our success because it has allowed us to quickly uncover hidden water leaks, structural issues, and causes of mold issues during an initial building inspection. 

In the restoration industry, thermal moisture imaging is a common tactic to quickly find the location of a potential moisture intrusion and other building defects. In this blog post, we will go over the 2 different types of jobs where you will see an IICRC certified professional at SERVPRO utilize thermal moisture imaging and how they use their findings to move forward in the restoration process. 

1) Thermal imaging for water damage restoration jobs

The first type of job where you will see thermal mapping utilized by a SERVPRO professional is inspecting the cause of the loss on a water damage restoration job. For example, when water leaks are present in a building, they can lead to stains and residual moisture in the walls or ceilings that show up as cool signatures on our infrared cameras. Thermal imaging helps us identify the cause of the loss and ensures that the water source is stopped to prevent secondary water damage from occurring. 

Thermal imaging can detect water leaks from: 

• Pipe brakes 
• HVAC leaks
• Boiler leaks 
• Foundation leaks 
• Appliance leaks 
• Roof leaks 

With the use of thermal moisture imaging technology, the SERVPRO professional will know all that was damaged by the water loss. In addition, screenshots from our infrared camera come in handy in creating a restoration estimate and proof during the insurance claim process. 

2) Thermal imaging for mold damage remediation jobs 

The second type of job where a SERVPRO professional will utilize thermal imaging is during a mold remediation inspection. Mold damage is typically the result of water intrusion or a flood that has been left to sit without receiving quick mitigation services. As a result, mold will grow unseen on the surfaces of furniture, walls, and ceilings until it becomes visible as fuzzy white and black patches. 

A SERVPRO professional will utilize thermal imaging technology during the inspection portion of a mold remediation job to ensure that the source of the water damage is no longer present and to locate all mold/water-damaged contents. 

Keep in mind that an infrared camera cannot directly locate mold spores but can find moisture where mold spores cultivate.

Count on SERVPRO for disaster restoration services

The number one team to call for water cleanup services in Dayton, Ohio, is SERVPRO of East Dayton/Beavercreek. SERVPRO of East Dayton/Beavercreek is independently owned and operated by two brothers, Greg and Gary Shooter. Greg and Gary Shooter both understand the importance of prioritizing the use of advanced technology techniques like thermal moisture imaging during a restoration job. In addition, they want to ensure the customers of Dayton, Ohio, are always receiving quality restoration services with great customer service. 

We hope you enjoyed learning about why the professionals at SERVPRO use thermal moisture imaging during the initial inspections and how infrared cameras are used during mold and water damage jobs. 

Contact us today if you are in need of thermal moisture imaging after your property has been damaged by water or mold. All of the crews at SERVPRO of East Dayton/Beavercreek are professionally trained by the IICRC and available 24/7 to service your property.