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Should You Get an Infra-Red Scan Before you Buy that New Home?
Should You Get an Infra-Red Scan Before you Buy that New Home? Some info on why it is important to have an infra-red scan performed before you buy your new home. Finding problems before you buy your home is your Ace Card and your home inspector as well as your certified mold inspection company or certified mold re-mediator should be able to offer you an infra-red scan to the home you are thinking about purchasing. By investing in an infra-red scan prior to purchase the homeowner can experience lower maintenance costs or a reduction in major surprise repairs. The inspector can see where cool air and moisture is leaking into the house and potentially save the home buyer money in the long run. Having an infra-red scan is like having a second pair of eyes on the inspection but these eyes see things our natural eyes cannot. If the ceiling is wet from a roof leak it will display as a darker area and therefore be of concern for the home buyer. If there is nothing to be seen it will give the buyers peace of mind on the condition of the roof and any potential leaks. Although these scans don't ... more

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