Why Is an Infrared Camera Useful During Mold Inspection of the Ceiling?

12/23/2021 (Permalink)

If you find a mold infestation in your home, contact SERVPRO immediately. We will provide you with professional remediation and mitigation services.

Destin, Seaside, and Freeport Properties Need Mold Inspection That Works At Any Height

Homeowners in Destin, Seaside, Freeport, Santa Rosa Beach, Miramar Beach, and Rosemary Beach know that fungal growth is a genuine problem that needs due care and attention. If you have issues in your house, you naturally want to take care of them quickly and thoroughly.

If you suspect fungus in your Santa Rosa Beach home, mold inspection is vital. It is not enough to clean up visible mold – you need a remediation company like SERVPRO, who will inspect your home and record useful, hard data.

What are the signs that a home needs mold inspection?

If you:

• See mold patches anywhere in your house
• Smell a musty smell that does not go away
• Notice watermarks on your ceiling or walls
• Find leaks that leave stains behind

It is time to call mold remediation specialists.

Why is mold inspection on the ceiling challenging?

Mold inspection means using instruments to check for moisture and assess the situation in your home. Water is a critical component of mold growth, so we need to understand its extent. Moisture inspection devices such as probes and moisture meters are small handheld devices that need to contact the surface. If the ceiling is exceptionally high, this presents challenges for our technicians, who must first reach the ceiling before they can use the tools.

How does an infrared camera help?

An infrared camera captures images that show how moisture moved across a surface. Infrared cameras are not x-ray machines – they do not look inside building materials. However, a clear picture of how water moves on the surface helps us assess how much moisture is present and pinpoint problem areas. Because the camera does not need to contact the ceiling, our technicians can stand on the floor and still get a clear image of the situation above them.
Infrared images can be affected by:

• Sunlight and shadows
• Air movement in the room
• Electrical heat and appliances nearby
• Warm or cold air from the HVAC

SERVPRO technicians are aware of all the things that can affect infrared readings and adjust their use of the camera accordingly.

For mold inspection that works from floor to ceiling, call SERVPRO of Destin, Seaside, and Freeport at (850) 267-0746.