Thermal imaging is a technology that allows the East Coast Commercial Inspection team to show you things about a building that no one can show you using other inspection methods. Thermal imaging produces images of invisible heat energy emitted from objects and systems in the building, and allows us to measure it. Thermal imaging helps to diagnose the problem rather than merely identify symptoms, and can sometimes, but not always, identify and document: electrical faults before they cause a fire; overloaded and undersized circuits; circuit breakers in need of immediate replacement; missing, damaged, and/or wet insulation; heat loss and air infiltration in walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors; water and moisture intrusion that could lead to mold; possible pest infestation; hidden roof leaks before they cause serious damage; air-conditioner compressor leaks; under-fastening and/or missing framing members; structural defects; broken seals in double-pane windows; energy loss and efficiency; dangerous flue leaks; damaged and/or malfunctioning radiant heating systems; unknown plumbing leaks; and overheated equipment. These color images can then be included in the inspection report, providing supporting documentation to the report. A picture is worth a thousand words.

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The thermal-imaging scan will be limited in scope to the equipment used by INSPECTOR. The inspection will be a non-invasive and non-destructive examination of the visible, safe and readily accessible portions of the interior and/or exterior of the structure for atypical temperature/thermal variations. NO OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT not LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES REGARDING FUTURE USE, HABITABILITY, OPERABILITY, SUITABILITY OR MERCHANTABILITY, WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, ARE PROVIDED.

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Thermal imaging services do not include any inspections, examinations, testing or evaluations for harmful, dangerous or toxic substances, materials or environmental hazards, including, but not limited to: mold; bio-aerosols; radon; lead; asbestos;

non-biological airborne particulates; contaminants; petroleum products; petrochemicals; radioactive materials; electromagnetic radiation; or plant, animal or insect secretions or excretions. Infrared cameras are not moisture meters but can aid in identifying areas that warrant further investigation. If INSPECTOR offers any information or opinions about any of the foregoing, this information shall be deemed to be informational only and supplied as a courtesy to the CLIENT, and shall not be deemed to be an amendment to this Addendum or the Commercial Inspection Agreement.