Illustrative case study
Targeted leakage location using stressed thermography
Illustrative workflow showing how a comfort investigation can identify likely leakage pathways and guide practical corrective work.
Updated · Publisher: Kates Energy
Context
- Project type: Existing home
- Stage: Occupied
- Primary goal: Identify leakage pathways contributing to comfort issues
The problem
In this illustrative example, a homeowner reports persistent drafts and inconsistent comfort in key rooms.
Our approach
An appropriate investigation could include:
- Stress-assisted thermal investigation (conditions permitting)
- Focus on transitions, penetrations, and common leakage locations
- Findings framed as actionable next steps (not speculation)
What we delivered
- Photo-referenced findings summary
- Priority corrections list
- Notes on where to focus air sealing and verification
Outcome
The homeowner would receive a targeted action plan to guide corrective work instead of relying on a broad “seal everything” approach.
Next steps
A contractor could focus air sealing on priority locations, followed by verification to check the result.