DEW POINT DESIGNS

Thermal Energy Loss Report

123 Example Street, Post Falls, ID · 2026-01-14

Summary

4Findings

1High priority

2Medium priority

1Low priority

Start here: Attic hatch, hallway (air leakage).

Prioritized findings

#	Location	Type	Priority	Rough cost
1	Attic hatch, hallway	Air leakage	High	$50 - $250
2	North bedroom, exterior wall	Insulation	Medium	Varies; get a quote
3	Living room, patio door	Windows & doors	Medium	$30 - $200
4	Garage ceiling below bonus room	Insulation	Low	-

Details

1. Attic hatch, hallwayHigh

Air leakage

What we saw: Cold surface around the full perimeter of the hatch frame. Surface temperature about 12 F below the surrounding ceiling. No weatherstripping seen and no insulation on the hatch.
Why it matters: Warm indoor air rises and escapes through the hatch, pulling cold air in elsewhere. This is one of the most common and largest leak points in a home.
Suggested next step: Have a contractor weatherstrip the hatch and add an insulated cover.

Photos: IR_0012.jpg, IMG_0012.jpg

2. North bedroom, exterior wallMedium

Insulation

What we saw: Irregular cold patches in the wall's lower third, consistent with settled or missing insulation. Neighboring wall sections read warmer.
Why it matters: Gaps in wall insulation make the room feel cold and add to heating load.
Suggested next step: Have an insulation contractor open or probe the wall to confirm and correct.

Photos: IR_0021.jpg

3. Living room, patio doorMedium

Windows & doors

What we saw: Cold streak along the bottom edge and lower corners of the door frame. Draft felt by hand at the threshold.
Why it matters: Worn seals let cold air in directly and cause comfort complaints near the door.
Suggested next step: Replace weatherstripping and check threshold seal and door adjustment.

Photos: IR_0030.jpg, IMG_0030.jpg

4. Garage ceiling below bonus roomLow

Insulation

What we saw: Slight temperature variation along joist lines. Within the range normally seen from framing.
Why it matters: Minor effect. Worth noting only if the room above is uncomfortable.
Suggested next step: No action needed now. Re-check if comfort problems continue.

Photos: IR_0041.jpg

Areas checked

Area	Status	Notes
Attic	Accessed via hatch	Insulation depth uneven near eaves.
Crawl space	Not accessed
Windows	Scanned	No significant findings except as listed.
Exterior doors	Scanned	See finding 3.
HVAC / ducts	Visual only	Accessible ducts not tested.

Conditions & method

Indoor / outdoor temperature	70 F / 28 F (difference 42 F)
Wind	Light, 3-5 mph
Sky	Overcast, no direct sun on scanned walls
Equipment	Handheld thermal camera (256x192)
Building	Single-family home, built 1994, about 1850 sq ft
Scope	Interior and exterior thermal scan of accessible areas. Attic accessed by hatch. Crawl space not accessed.

Important information

This report documents thermal and visual observations made on the date of the visit, under the conditions listed above. It is an informational energy-loss assessment only. Dew Point Designs does not perform repairs, installations, or modifications and does not sell or receive payment for any repair work, so our findings are independent of any contractor you choose. Thermal imaging shows surface temperature patterns, not the cause. Items marked for follow-up should be confirmed by a qualified, licensed professional before work is done. This is not a code, safety, structural, or home-inspection report. Cost figures, where shown, are rough planning ranges, not quotes.

Prepared by Dew Point Designs Technician · Dew Point Designs LLC · Post Falls, Idaho