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erty of an object is called Thermal Mass. Objects with a high thermal mass retain heat for longer periods of time in comparison to an object with a low thermal mass. For example, a piece of toast that comes out of a toaster and sits at room temperature for a few minutes loses heat rather quickly. The toast, therefore, has low thermal mass. Conversely, a cup of coffee retains its heat much longer as water has a high thermal mass. This relatively simple principle is the prem- ise for the study of thermography. Diagnostics and Inspections The data collected through a ther- mal imaging camera inspection can exhibit issues that are simply not visible with a naked eye. This data can be used for diagnosing various building defects in both commercial and residential applications. Defective commercial and residential structures experience fairly typical defi- ciencies; thermal loss, moisture / water intrusion, equipment failures. The use of a thermal camera allows the diagnosis to occur quickly and without the removal of materials in most situations. This ben- efits property owners and associations as less invasive procedures reduce investigation costs. When the diagnosis is established earlier, the focus can be shifted to repairing the issues sooner, thereby mitigating further damages and ultimately, higher repair costs. Condominium Industry Use of Thermography The use of thermal technology can be applied to condominium buildings

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