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Sample Photos From
Previous Energy Assessments
Example 1 - The photos below include a visible light and infrared photo of
air (dark areas) leaking into a room between the sub-floor and wall framing
of a home. Do you have light-colored
carpet in your home with dark stains around the perimeter of each
room? This occurs when the carpet
filters dirt from the air leaking into the room.
Example 2 - The photos below include a visible light and infrared photo of a
poorly insulated vault ceiling in the foyer of a home. Dark areas indicate heat loss due to the
lack of an air barrier or thermal barrier.
Proper insulation and air sealing are required.
Example 3 – The photos
below include a visible light and infrared photo of attic access
stairs. The dark areas (cold)
indicate this area is poorly insulated and weatherstripped, if at all. The small dark rectangle on the left
shows an area without ceiling insulation.
Example 4 – The photos below
include a visible light and infrared photo of air leakage around window
molding. This is a very common
source of air leakage and the dark areas demonstrate just how much cold air
can enter your home this way.
Multiply this problem by the number of windows in your home, and
you’ll quickly realize how big this problem can be.
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