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A tell-tale cold spot points to leaky ductwork. With AC turned on, condensation dripped out of a light fixture into a bucket … rather like the Beverly Hillbillies. An HVAC affiliate made quick work of this problem.

Red shows where the insulation crew skipped some cavities near a can light in an award-winning passive solar home. Our homeowner added insulation himself.

This stitched image settled a dispute with a large insurance provider. Because adjustors saw no stain, they were positive there was no leak. It was well hidden behind a cedar-lined closet wall.

Green, yellow and red colors show areas a retrofit insulation crew missed. Our report supported a partial refund that made this homeowner much happier.

The radiant floor-heating system suffered punctures when hardwood flooring went into this green-built executive showplace. We quickly found the sources and repair work was done with little expense and effort.

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Thermal image of a water flume flowing down behind a cedar closet wallSet of three thermal images showing empty stud bays in a two-story room, air gap in a corner behind a chair and drapes, and a row of stud bays that an insulation contractor left empty.

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Thermal image of a cold spot on a hallway ceilingThermal image showing empty stud bays surrounding a cfl can lightThermal image showing missed spots in a drill-and-fill insulation job

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