Thermal Imaging
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- Sample Commerical Thermal Imaging Survey (PDF file)
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What is a Thermal Imaging Survey and how can it save me money?
A Thermal imaging Survey incorperates the use of an infrared camera to highlight areas of energy loss from a building. Regardless of the type of building infrared thermography can provide remarkable information about construction details and building performance when used by qualified technicians.
Who can benefit from a Thermal imaging Survey?
Architects, builders, contractors and building owners are starting to use building performance and quality compliance. Building inspectors count on thermography to help them find difficult problems.
Most of all at BSCS we believe the sector which benefits most from a Thermal imaging Survey is the Home Owner and potential Buyer.
Thermal Image of same area clearly showing areas of heatloss
What will a Thermal Imaging Survey highlight?
A Thermal Imaging Survey will highlight :
- Missing, damaged or non-performing Insulation.
- Air Leakage. Infiltration and Exfiltration is the unwanted air movemnt through a building. The problem can be as common as a failed weather seal or as complex as an air pathway through plumbing or electrical service installations. The leakage path is often complex and, without infrared, extremely difficult to identify and locate.
- Moisture instrusion. As buildings designs and techniques produce tighter thermal envelopes moisture (from leaks or condensation) have created more and more problems. When water enters through a small crack it is then trapped between building materials. Thermography can find traces of water invisible to the human eye.
- Condensation. This may be a cause of moisture instrustion. It is important to identify sources of air leakage that can transport moist air into the wall sections and cause condensation.
- Mold Growth and Health Issues. Mold, organic fumes or bacteria plays a significant role in a variety of health issues. Damp surfaces with inadequate air change rates privide the breeding grounds for mold spore to develop and grow.