disclosure: What is Infrared or Thermal Imaging to You?
- 09/17/09 03:21 AM
Thermal Imaging or IR or Infrared are different titles for the same process. The Infrared spectrum of light is just outside of human range and paradoxically provides more "sight" than any human could hope for. Utilizing the density and reflectiveness of materials, IR combines temperature differences with standards for heat transfer to calculate and the visually represent the thermal heat images of most materials. Wow that sounds neat! But what does that mean for the realtor and consumer? If knowledge is power than thermal imaging is currently the most important tool in the industry. I talk a lot about disclosure and … (7 comments)
disclosure: Things Anyone can “Inspect”
- 05/04/09 04:34 AM
To inspect means to observe. Anyone can observe or inspect anything. It just so happens that I have had training and practice looking for clues and indicators that lead me to observe more of the picture than most people. That being said, there are some things that anyone and everyone should be on the look-out for. Disclosure is the name of the game and if you can provide the knowledge, you wield the power of negotiation. As an agent, building a rapport and providing professional knowledge is crucial to repeat business. From time to time, when the opportunity arises, I will … (5 comments)
Thermal Imaging or IR or Infrared are different titles for the same process. The Infrared spectrum of light is just outside of human range and paradoxically provides more "sight" than any human could hope for. Utilizing the density and reflectiveness of materials, IR combines temperature differences with standards for heat transfer to calculate and the visually represent the thermal heat images of most materials. 
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