Infrared Thermography and Water Damage Assessment

Thermal imaging devices have many uses across a wide spectrum of industries. Using infrared thermography to address, assess and remediate water damage claims is one of the most effective ways to minimize costs, maximize dry-down effectiveness and provide your client with thorough documentation of the damage caused by water loss. Infrared thermography can help address water damage claims effectively and efficiently when coupled with the accurate use of moisture meters, digital photographs, diagramming and thorough note taking. A trained thermographer using infrared thermography to assist in documenting and assessing large water loss claims can be one of the most effective and efficient ways to mitigate water damage of commercial/residential buildings. The use of thermal imaging devices can save many hours of labor and help to allocate drying equipment more effectively, resulting in cost savings to the client. Thermal imaging is also a very effective tool to diagram the dry down process or map the affected areas. This paper will discuss the process and proper documentation when using infrared thermography to effectively assess water damage claims.