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Damaged areas.
Water damage is one of the most common types of damage that can lead to severe problems. It is very possible that insulation in some areas of the building have at one time or another, had water damage of some type. This type of damage does not require a visible leak into the building, and it may only occur sporadically. An example of this may be, when there is a hard rain combined with a south wind of more than 15 mph. This may only happen several times a year, however the damage that can be done over time could be substantial, plus the added water weight pulling the insulation (insulation can absorb water like a sponge) down the inside of the wall, and extra moisture corroding the staples holding the insulation up often leads to large gaps between the insulation and the upper part of a wall. Wet insulation can take months to completely dry and can be a source of mold and mildew spores, which can cause respiratory problems. Wet insulation also has an insulating property of almost zero and can actually be pulling the heat out of your building like a sponge. This type of problem is easily seen with a thermal imager. Excess moisture in an attic is a common problem in many buildings and can lead to premature shingle failure. Adequate attic ventilation is essential in the resolution of this problem.
Heat and cooling loss through other areas of the building.
There are tons of places in your structure that your money is literally flying out the window. Some of these areas are the window and door seals of your building. The older the building, the more likely it is that there are leaks in these areas. Even new structures can suffer from problems around doors and windows. As a building settles over the course of time, the windows and door frames receive stress, this stress transforms into warping which can cause the seals to leak. You may never notice leaks like these, but they maybe there. We have seen new structures of less than 30 days old, with gaps of almost an 1/8 inch in places around the windows, these gaps were allowing air to pass in and out of the structure completely unrestricted and the windows were so warped they were almost impossible to open and close. If on the coldest of days, especially when a strong wind is blowing, it seems like you just cannot keep your house warm enough, or if it seems the heating or cooling system never shuts off, then you probably have numerous small leaks. These small leaks, added up, can equal leaving a window open in your building all winter and summer. Other places of heating and cooling loss are vents, ducts and chimneys. We will look closely at all of these areas during our inspection of your building If you have central air, or forced heat it is also possible that you are losing cooling and heating efficiency through leaks you may have in the ducts which run through your walls and attic. You could be heating or cooling these areas without ever knowing it. If there are leaks in your systems ductwork we can see them in wall cavities and the attic area.
Electrical Problems
These areas of your building are critical in the prevention of fires, which can be caused by overloaded circuits. An overload can be created by running to many appliances on the same circuit, or can be from a faulty appliance or inadequate wiring. If the fuse or breaker do not interrupt the electricity being drained through the circuit, the chances of fire are greatly increased. A thermal imager can detect, overloaded circuits, and loose connections. These problems can also be costing you extra money on your utility bill every month. Whenever you have a circuit which is running hot, the actual heating of the wire, in which the electricity is running, costs you money.
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Contact Information
- Telephone
- 719-635-6425
- FAX
- 719-635-8223
- Postal address
- 1705 N. Chestnut St., Colorado Springs, CO 80907
- Hank@DCHI.com
