What does that do? (Tools used during inspection)

Infrared cameras are used to detect moisture hidden inside walls and other areas by measuring very slight temperature differentials between cooler wet surfaces, and warmer dry surfaces.

Particle counters are highly sensitive scientific instruments that use an internal laser to count particles passing through it that are of a predetermined size range (from 0.3 Microns to 10 Microns). These devices cannot identify the particles they count; however, many of the particles they count may be mold spores because they verify the particular size of the particles that are counted. Air sampling is required to identify particles.

Hygrometers are used to determine the temperature, humidity, content of water in air and condensation temperatures in the environment used.


 

Laser thermometers are used to measure temperature on surfaces. They are used to check the AC and other components that could condensate such as AC registers.

Moisture meters are used to determine the moisture content in a specific material, moisture meters can detect moisture on the surface as well as moisture in about ¾” deep in the material, they are very effective when detecting moisture behind sheet rock walls. 

Smoke Pens are used to determine air flow and pressure of indoor environments. The smoke released by a smoke pen is non toxic.