Thermographic Imaging
A specialized camera that takes infra-red images is used t see the “Heat” that is coming into or escaping your house. The picture to the left is of a vaulted ceiling taken with an Infrared Camera, from the inside of the house, during the winter. The purple and dark blue areas are places that are uninsulated. You can also see the studs which show up as orange lines.
Insulation and Air Sealing
The EPA estimates that 31% of our conditioned air escapes our homes through Floors, Walls and Ceilings. One of the quickest money saving investments you can make is to caulk, seal and weatherstrip all seams, cracks and openings to the outside. The sources of air leaks in your home could be:
- Dropped Ceilings
- Recessed Lighting
- Attic Entrance
- Sill Plates
- Water and Furnace Flues
- Ducts
- Door Frames
- Chimney Flashing
- Window Frames
- Electric Outlets and Switches
- Plumbing and utility access
Energy Professonals identifies the leakage that is occuring through the Blower Door and the Duct Blasting tests. The Energy Saving Analysis Report provides you with a road map so that you can prioritize your improvements by cost effectiveness.
