Thermal Imaging
A thermal Imaging camera uses infra red technology to record temperature of surfaces. Each temperature recorded is assigned a colour giving a coloured picture of the object in question. This enables the technician to see what the naked eye cannot, Heat Loss . Both the area and magnitude of heat loss will be shown on the camera.
Thermal Imaging – Findings
The camera can be used to find:
- Missing or poorly fitted insulation
- Air leakage around windows, doors, pipes
- Drafts – window boards, attic doors
- Leaks in roof
- Leaks when Air Tightness Testing
It also has many other uses:
- Finding leaks in pipe work
- Tracing plumbing underneath floors
- Problems in under-floor heating or radiators
- Electrical fault finding
Air Tightness Testing & Thermal Imaging
Both work hand in hand. The Thermal Imaging camera is used to find where the pressurised air is leaking, as it will amplify a cold spot around the area of leakage. The problems can then be fixed resulting in less unwanted draughts and better air tightness result and therefore saving you money!
What do we offer?
During our Thermal Imaging Survey home owners will be taken around their house and shown all the areas of heat loss using the Thermal Imaging camera. There is no report writing done in this package therefore it is up to the owner to record the problematic areas.
Building Energy Assessment (BEA)
For the optimum in home energy assessment a BEA is recommended. This includes an inspection of your home using the Thermal Imaging camera to find all areas of heat loss and an Air Tightness Test carried out to solve draft problems. A report of all findings is complied and suitable improvements are suggested.