Thermal Imaging Preserves Historic Indiana Mansion for Later Generations:

A non-destructive IR inspection at Oldfields Estate revealed insulation and building envelope faults while providing historical information about the building’s construction. The assessment revealed three different eras of construction between the house’s erection in 1911 and the beginning of the First World War.

The inspection indicated that there were unexpected causes of energy inefficiency. At the front of the building, a curious pattern of heat loss revealed that windows had been removed and bricked over but improperly insulated. Concrete walls and un-insulated dormer windows in the attic were also ‘leaking’ heat. Armed with specific information, the owners were able to better insulate their home and lower their energy consumption.

An inspection with a FLIR camera can make hidden changes or anomalies in the structural integrity of historic buildings obvious to the naked eye. Using this information, homeowners can prioritize repairs and maintenance, preserving their home for years to come.

Courtesy of Phillip C. McMullen, Thermo-Scan Inspections of Carmel Indiana, in Inframation 2003 proceedings

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