Water leaks and moisture infiltration may result in substantial defects on a building. Water permeating through masonry or concrete sections can be difficult to detect until it’s 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, etc.  Usually a low level of moisture is fine, but leaks or heavy condensation can cause substantial defects.  A thermal imaging camera cannot “see” moisture in walls, but it can detect subtle temperature differences and patterns that reveal the existence of water.
                                
                                
                                In this investigation, blue shades indicate a colder surface, signifying structural dampness.  Green is roughly room temperature. Shades of red display areas of inflammations, higher temperature indicating areas not significantly affected by ingress of water. .
                        









