Technology to Find Hidden Moisture

2/9/2021 (Permalink)

Thermal Imaging helps SERVPRO of Holland/W. Ottawa County find hidden moisture

Sometimes you might now know exactly what has been affected when you have a water leak.  That is where thermal imaging comes in handy, showing the areas that are not seen as wet with the naked eye.  

A thermal imaging camera can detect slight temperature differences inside your home.  It detects where moisture has infiltrated walls, carpeting, etc.  The camera creates a visual map so that our technicians can pinpoint the location of leaks and moisture.  Brighter colors (red, orange, and yellow) indicate warmer temperatures (more heat and infrared radiation emitted) while purples and dark blue/black indicate cooler temperatures (less heat and infrared radiation emitted).  The thermal imaging camera detects the radiation in a way similar to the way an ordinary camera detects visible light.  It works even in total darkness because ambient light level does not matter.

Call SERVPRO of Holland/W. Ottawa County at (616) 396-8180 for your emergency water damage cleanup.  We are Here to Help 24/7 to find that hidden moisture