Water leaks and moisture infiltration can cause serious damage to a house or building, and can be difficult to detect until it’s already too late. Using a thermal imaging camera and under the right circumstances, it’s possible to find hidden water and moisture issues without resorting to destructive testing.
There are many sources of building moisture, including humidity (during any season), condensation, pipe leaks, rain and snow, and even people and animals breathing. Usually a low level of moisture is fine, but leaks or heavy condensation can cause serious problems. A thermal imaging camera cannot “see” moisture in walls, but it can detect subtle temperature differences and patterns that reveal the existence of water.
Infrared Thermography is a perfect tool to detect blocked or broken pipes and other plumbing related issues. Even if the pipes laid under the floor or inside a wall, it can be possible to detect the exact location of the problem by passing hot water through the pipes. The heat will radiate and the problem area will become clearly visible on thermal image. Water leaks inside the floor, wall or roof can be detected thermal imaging analysis techniques.