April 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Donna Arch, 51, owner of Thermal Moisture Imaging, Southampton, Penn.

What I do:

I am President and Founder of an Infrared Testing Company, located in Southampton, Pa. I oversee the daily operations of the company.

Thermal Moisture Imaging^TM conducts non-invasive, non-destructive Infrared Testing looking for moisture in building components and roofing materials. Infrared also locates missing, partial, inadequate or wet insulation in building structures, in addition to locating problems in underground steam lines, bridge decking and electrical and mechanical equipment.

How it helps:

Infrared testing identifies areas that are ineffective, deficient, or problematic. By locating and analyzing the anomalies we are able to identify inadequate insulation in building structures without using destructive testing methods. Once these anomalies are identified a client is able to remediate/repair the deficiencies, which helps reduce their carbon-footprint and energy costs.

Infrared testing is also used to locate problems in stucco buildings. Testing has been proven to locate areas of moisture penetration within the building exterior. Moisture in building components reduces the effectiveness of the insulation value and in some cases creates rot and decay of the building materials. By performing a Thermal Moisture Imaging^TM scan prior to purchase or warranty expiration, a client can reduce future repair costs and prevent damage to the building structure.

How I got here:

I have over 30 years experience in new construction and executive management and I am a certified Building Science Thermographer.

The personal journey began as an investigative study into what techniques/tools could be used to assist building owners in identifying problems non-destructively before purchase of a building/facility and how we could assist them with identifying ways to reduce energy costs.

Where I’m going:

Due to the interests in energy efficiencies, our market is expanding. We anticipate job growth to increase by year-end 2009 at which time we will be looking to increase our current staff.

How I’m doing:

Since we are relatively new company, we are monitoring our projections closely and are on target. I expect turning a profit this year with an increase in our advertising and marketing campaigns.

Advice:

Investigate and know your target markets, study the industry and invest in training and education to stay current on technology and industry standards. Also, an internship with an established company is a good way to see if this is something you are truly interested in.

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