Keeping a property warm is an energy-intensive task and when thermal insulation fails, heat leaks can occur. Thermal imaging can identify these points of failure in walls and roofs that are difficult to detect by eye. When combined with a healthy home inspection, this can help your clients keep their homes warmer while also saving on energy bills and reducing their impact on the environment.

A home thermal imaging survey should be carried out on a non-windy day as wind can interfere with the results. It should also be conducted in the evening when solar influence is minimal – this minimises any potential interference from the sun’s warmth.

Thermographic surveys can be used to identify a variety of issues in buildings and property including areas of heat loss, gaps in wall and roof insulation, pest intrusion, mould growth, electrical faults, leaking showers and more. This makes it an important tool in the arsenal of a professional home inspector.

Thermal Imaging Surveys: Applications for Homeowners and Businesses

It’s worth noting that IR cannot detect water leaks or mold from a single image, but it can help pinpoint areas of higher concentration and indicate potential problems if further investigation is required. However, if you’re not familiar with interpreting thermal images correctly, it’s easy to over-interpret and unduly alarm your clients. As such, it’s advisable to offer a re-inspection (for a fee) after any repair work has been undertaken to verify that the issue has been resolved. This will add value to your reports and encourage referrals from satisfied customers.

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In the summer, when students lounge in the shade on Locust Walk and enjoy the buzz of campus life, it seems like their time at Penn will be a permanent one. But for many, that isn’t the case. Their four years here will pass quickly, and when they leave, they will return to a home that may be far from the picturesque college dorms of their undergraduate days.Source: universitycityapartments.com

Where do most freshman live at UPenn?

The university’s mandated on-campus housing is supposed to provide a supportive community and foster student learning, but the buildings that house them often fall short. Leaks, flooding and displacement disrupt study and sleep schedules, leaving students less prepared for midterms and finals. Prolonged disruptions at 3 a.m., like those experienced by residents of Harnwell, make it impossible for students to concentrate and learn.

There is an element of truth to the argument that, historically, Penn has been complicit in gentrification and displacement in West Philly. But when protestors link that to the UC Townhomes site, they’re entering wishful thinking land.

The University has taken steps to help address this issue, including a new housing incentive program and enhanced Guaranteed Mortgage Program that offer financial assistance for faculty and staff who buy homes in the neighborhood. The University is also hosting a fair for people who are interested in buying property in the area, which will be attended by real estate agents, bankers and credit counselors. To learn more about the programs, visit a Penn Housing Fair on Thursday, May 6. The event is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Hall of Flags in Houston Hall.

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