1. 100 Old Springfield Rd Woodburn KY
Date 5/04/2011
Time 8:00 am
Outside Temp 46°
Delta T/Δ° 30 Δ°
Exterior Thermal Image
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2. Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Joe Customer
100 Old Springfield Rd
Woodburn KY 42170
Dear Mr. Schwab:
Included is the report for the recent Energy Scan IR that we performed
on your residence. Property Inspectir is proud to assist you in helping
save our natural resources.
This Energy Scan IR report is designed to be clear, easy to understand
and helpful. If there is anything you would like for our Thermographer
to explain, or if there is other information you would like, please feel
free to call me us 877-466-0272 or 270-781-5676.
We thank you for the opportunity to be of service to you.
Sincerely,
J Harnage
John Harnage
Energy Scan IR Technician
Authorized EnergyScanIR® Contractor
Certified Infrared Thermographer#7926
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3. Understanding Infrared Imagery and Thermography
General
This inspection report reflects the conditions of the property at the time of the survey
only. Hidden or concealed defects cannot be included in this report, therefore no warranty
is either expressed or implied, however an earnest effort was made to discover defects.
When an image is taken by our infrared camera, it is recorded on the internal memory of
the camera and later converted to a digital image file with the assistance of a computer.
The image may be then modified in a number of ways to enhance its value to the end
user. In the case of this report, the images were digitized and then adjusted for contrast
and brightness before being scaled and placed into our custom program and later
converted to this PDF file.
Analysis
Property Inspectir was contracted to find areas that waste energy. Our survey of the
building within the time frame was focused on the heat loss by finding missing,
misplaced or damaged insulation in the exterior walls and ceilings and by finding air
leakage to the level which we were able to create by reducing the internal pressure,
without installing a blower door. A quantitative blower door survey can be provided at
additional cost.
Every attempt was made to image property according to the ASTM C1060 standard;
however, due to circumstances beyond our control this might not have been possible. For
example, weather conditions, inaccessible areas, furniture or appliances that cover a
given area.
Recommendations
Property Inspectir recommends all areas showing anomalies should be reviewed to find
out the cause and repaired. Our recommendations are not intended as criticisms of the
building, but rather as professional opinions regarding conditions that we found.
We are often asked how to prioritize the repairs and repair the areas that have been
identified in this report. Below, find the three categories:
 Conditions which affect performance and life safety issues (if any) are of course, of the
highest priority.
 Next are conditions that do not appear to pose any threat to the safety of the occupants
of the building, but that need repair because they create a condition that affects the
performance of the building or could deteriorate the building itself. Examples would be
items that appear to be large areas of heat loss or areas of moisture intrusion. These
areas should be tested by a qualified repairman to determine the appropriate corrective
action.
 Finally, lower priority conditions that have a low impact on performance of the thermal,
air and/or moisture barriers, but have reached the level of a reportable anomaly. These
should be evaluated to determine if it is cost-effective to conduct repairs.
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4. Orientation
We will describe the locations of the various features of this property, left or right, etc., as
though we were standing in street looking at the front of building.
Information Contained On the Thermographic Report Pages
Through the use of thermal imaging, we have found areas with anomalies. These
anomalies have been notated on the individual thermographic reports that follow
(typically, two per page). Infrared thermographs and visual photographs were taken
during survey. If we did not find a reportable anomaly, we did not create a thermographic
report.
Interpretation
When viewing IR images, anomalies commonly present where the conditions exist and/or
where our reference (arrows or area boxes) are located. When IR images are taken during
colder months (winter), the areas of deficient insulation look darker. When IR images are
taken during warmer months (summer), the areas of deficient insulation look lighter.
“WINTER” COLD SPOTS
“SUMMER” HOT SPOTS
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5. Location: Right side of home
Where: Entire wall system
Condition: Lack of proper insulation
Recommendation: Increase insulation levels
Repairs Conducted:
Location: Right side of home
Where: Entire wall system
Condition: Lack of proper insulation
Recommendation: Increase insulation levels
Repairs Conducted:
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6. Location: Right side of home
Where: Exterior temperature control unit
Condition: No major energy loss at unit
Recommendation: None
Repairs Conducted:
Location: Rear of home
Where: Rear entry door
Condition: Heat loss at top of door
Recommendation: Repair or replace door seal
Repairs Conducted:
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7. Location: Right side of home
Where: Crawl space
Condition: Major heat loss via ductwork
Recommendation: Repair or replace ductwork with insulated lines
Repairs Conducted:
Location: Rear of home
Where: To the right of the rear storage attachment
Condition: Extreme heat loss
Recommendation: Increase insulation in area
Repairs Conducted:
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8. Location: Interior
Where: Left side of door
Condition: Exterior air infiltration
Recommendation: Increase insulation in area
Repairs Conducted:
Location: Interior
Where: Above front door left front corner
Condition: Air infiltration
Recommendation: Increase insulation
Repairs Conducted:
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9. Location: Interior
Where: Front entry area right wall
Condition: Improper insulation in attic area
Recommendation: Increase or adjust insulation
Repairs Conducted:
Location: Interior
Where: Master Bedroom front wall right corner
Condition: Missing or loose insulation
Recommendation: Increase insulation levels
Repairs Conducted:
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10. Location: Interior
Where: Master bedroom exterior wall corner at rear of home
Condition: Lack of insulation
Recommendation: Increase insulation levels
Repairs Conducted:
Location: Interior
Where: Closet just outside of master bedroom
Condition: Previous moisture intrusion as well as lack of proper insulation
Recommendation: Check area for roof leaks and increase insulation levels
Repairs Conducted:
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11. Location: Interior
Where: Above chimney
Condition: Missing or loose insulation
Recommendation: Increase insulation levels
Repairs Conducted:
Location: Interior
Where: Above rear entry door
Condition: Moisture intrusion
Recommendation: Inspect roof for leaks in area
Repairs Conducted:
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12. Location: Interior
Where: throughout
Condition: Air infiltration at window as shown
Recommendation: Repair or replace seals on windows in these areas
Repairs Conducted:
Location: Interior
Where: Laundry room far corner
Condition: Missing insulation
Recommendation: Increase insulation
Repairs Conducted:
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13. Location: Interior
Where: Laundry room
Condition: Slight insulation defect
Recommendation: Increase or even out level in area
Repairs Conducted:
Location: Interior
Where: Front left far bedroom corner
Condition: Front insulation shows lower levels that left side of home
Recommendation: Increase insulation levels on front of home
Repairs Conducted:
FRONT WALL
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14. Location: Interior
Where: Solar battery packs
Condition: Loose or dirty electrical connection
Recommendation: Remove connection / clean and install properly
Repairs Conducted:
Location: Interior
Where: Front entry right side
Condition: Settled insulation as well as air infiltration over window
Recommendation: Increase insulation level and caulk around windows
Repairs Conducted:
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15. Location: Interior
Where: First bedroom on left
Condition: Vent blockage
Recommendation: Relocate or redirect vent to allow proper infiltration into home
Repairs Conducted:
Location: Interior
Where: Main T.V. center
Condition: General consumption
Recommendation: No major recommendations
Repairs Conducted:
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