Welcome to the Arkansas Infrared Inspections Website.

MARK DEWBERRY

Arkansas Infrared Inspections services is a part of Clearview Inspections Inc. and offers thermal imaging in  Greers Ferry,  Higden,  Edgemont,  Fairfield Bay,  Drasco,  Heber Springs,  Tumbling Shoals,  Quitman,  Shirley,  Clinton,  Batesville,  Greenbrier,  Searcy, Conway,  Mountain View and surrounding areas.

Infrared (thermal imaging) is an advanced, non-invasive technology that allows me to show homeowners or property managers things about their homes that can’t be revealed using conventional inspection methods.These inspections are an additional service that I offer and can be item specific or comprehensive. Sometimes the infrared inspection can be completed at the same time as a typical home inspection.

Call 501-206-1839 today for information and/or to schedule an inspection to meet your current needs.

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What is an Infrared Camera ?

Infrared Picture of House

An infrared (IR) camera is a versatile, lightweight and cutting-edge device that can enhance an inspector and clients' understanding of a buildings different systems and components.  Its ability to read heat as color and then display that information in a way that's easily understood by homeowners and clients makes the IR camera an invaluable tool for anyone that owns or manages a property.

Infrared cameras translate the heat signatures of objects into colors on a gradient scale, with higher temperatures appearing as lighter colors, and lower temperatures and wet areas appearing as darker colors.  Also known as thermal imaging and thermography, IR technology captures the light that exists just outside the visible spectrum.  Thermal images show surface-heat variations, which is why an IR camera is such a diverse tool for commercial and residential inspections that can be used for a variety of applications.  Abnormally hot electrical components and connections can be viewed during an electrical inspection.  Areas of moisture that may lead to leaks and structural damage can be located based on apparent temperature differences.  Heat loss and air leakage in a building envelope, and even areas of insufficient insulation, can be pinpointed quickly and accurately during an infrared inspection. 

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WHAT YOU SEE

WHAT AN INFRARED CAMERA SEES (missing insulation)

ANYTHING WRONG IN THIS PICTURE ?

HIDDEN WATER DAMAGE FROM ROOF LEAK

Benefits of an Infrared Scan

Thermal images are generally used in inspection reports to visually document problems found on site.  The image captured with the IR camera that I use can be presented by itself, alongside a digital, visible-light photo or it can be placed inside the digital photo (also known as picture-in-picture) along with a description of the issue that was discovered. The inclusion of standard, digital images makes side-by-side comparisons easier for my clients to understand because it shows any obvious, visible defects.  But IR doesn't stop at the obvious.  The IR image shows accurate evidence of a defect that can't be fully captured with the digital camera.  For example, a digital image may show a dried water stain at a wall-ceiling junction, while its IR counterpart displays a dark spot in the same area.  The "clear" advantage of thermography is that while the digital image displays what looks like an old stain, the IR image may confirm that moisture is still present, requiring further investigation to locate and remediate the problem.  

      An infrared inspection can identify and document moisture intrusion, energy loss, and even unexpected hot spots.

In terms of detecting moisture intrusion, an IR camera can locate:

• plumbing leaks;
• hidden roof leaks before they cause serious damage;
• missing, damaged and/or wet insulation; and
• water and moisture intrusion around penetrations and at the foundation and building envelope that could lead to structural damage and mold.

In terms of energy loss, an IR camera can detect:

• heat loss and air infiltration in walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors;
• damaged and/or malfunctioning radiant heating systems;
• air-conditioner compressor leaks;
• under-fastening and/or missing framing members, and other structural defects that can lead to energy loss; and
• broken seals in double-paned windows.

IR cameras are equally effective at locating hot spots in the home, including:

• circuit breakers in need of immediate replacement;
• overloaded and undersized circuits;
• overheated electrical equipment and components;  and
• electrical faults before they cause a fire.

Additionally, based on the color gradients that thermal images provide, an inspector can locate:

• possible pest infestation, as revealed by energy loss through shelter tubes left by boring wood-destroying insects;
• the presence of intruders, such as rats, mice and other larger pests hiding within the structure and detected because of their heat signature that the IR camera captures; and
• dangerous flue leaks, which can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning of the home’s residents.

                                     U.S. Department Of Energy Now Recommends That A Thermographic Scan
                                                 Be Done Before Purchasing A House, Even On New Homes

Contact me today to put my experience and this amazing technology to work for you !

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