BUILDING SCIENCE IR INSPECTIONS

Water intrusion can impact building performance, indoor air quality, and long-term asset integrity across commercial, industrial, hospitality, and multi-family facilities. harnageIR uses thermal imaging to map suspected moisture intrusion in roofs, walls, ceilings, and building envelopes—identifying areas where water may be entering or becoming trapped behind finishes and insulation.

Our water intrusion mapping provides a clear visual record of affected areas, helping owners and facility teams prioritize targeted repairs, verify corrective work, and reduce the risk of ongoing damage or secondary issues. This non-destructive approach supports informed decision-making without unnecessary removal of building materials.

Exterior energy loss can significantly impact building efficiency, comfort, and operating costs. harnageIR performs exterior thermal imaging surveys to identify heat loss, insulation deficiencies, air leakage, and thermal bridging across roofs, walls, windows, and structural transitions. Inspections can be conducted from the ground or via drone, allowing safe and efficient coverage of large or complex structures.

This non-invasive approach provides a clear visual map of energy loss areas, helping owners and facility teams prioritize improvements, validate repairs, and support long-term energy management and capital planning efforts.

Interior energy loss can reduce comfort, increase utility costs, and place unnecessary load on mechanical systems. harnageIR uses thermal imaging inside occupied spaces to identify insulation gaps, air leakage, thermal bridging, and uneven temperature distribution across walls, ceilings, windows, and building interfaces.

This non-invasive mapping provides facility teams with a clear visual understanding of where conditioned air is being lost, supporting targeted improvements, improved occupant comfort, and more efficient building performance—without disrupting operations.

 Undetected roof leaks can lead to structural damage, energy loss, and interior moisture issues. harnageIR uses thermal imaging combined with GPS mapping to accurately locate suspected roof leaks and moisture intrusion areas across commercial, industrial, hospitality, and multi-family buildings.

By documenting findings with precise GPS coordinates, our inspections allow roofing contractors and facility teams to pinpoint problem areas, reduce unnecessary tear-offs, and verify targeted repairs. This data-driven approach improves repair efficiency, supports documentation, and helps protect long-term roof performance.

3D thermal mapping provides a detailed view of building performance by combining thermal imaging with spatial modeling. harnageIR uses this approach to conduct energy loss surveys, moisture mapping, and wet roof insulation location across roofs, walls, and building envelopes.

By visualizing thermal and moisture conditions in three dimensions, facility teams gain a clearer understanding of where heat is escaping, where moisture is present, and where insulation performance has been compromised. This comprehensive perspective supports accurate diagnostics, targeted repairs, and informed planning—particularly for large or complex facilities where traditional two-dimensional images may not fully represent the scope of the issue.

Proper airflow and balanced HVAC systems are critical to comfort, efficiency, and equipment performance. harnageIR uses thermal imaging to support HVAC airflow balancing reviews by identifying uneven temperature distribution, restricted airflow, and areas of over- or under-conditioning within occupied spaces.

In addition to airflow assessments, thermal imaging is used during commissioning and recommissioning to verify system performance, identify duct leakage, confirm insulation effectiveness, and validate corrective work. These commissioning-focused IR scans provide a non-invasive way to document system operation, support performance verification, and improve long-term energy efficiency without disrupting building operations.