CPS offer Thermal Imaging to complement our Air Testing Services
Thermal Imaging for Building Applications
More on thermal imaging surveysThermal imaging is a powerful and non-invasive means of monitoring and diagnosing the condition of buildings. A thermal imaging inspection can identify problems early.
Some key benefits of a thermal imaging survey are:
- Visualize energy losses
- Detect missing or defective insulation
- Source air leaks
- Find moisture in insulation, in roofs and walls, both in the internal and the external structure
- Detect mould and badly insulated areas
- Locate thermal bridges
- Locate water infiltration in flat roofs
- Detect breaches in hot-water pipes
- Detect construction failures
- Monitor the drying of buildings
- Find faults in supply lines and district heating
- Detect electrical faults
BREEAM Thermographic Surveys
Themographic surveys are now a feature of BREEAM – the world’s foremost environmental assessment method and rating system for buildings. It sets the standard for best practice in sustainable building design, construction and operation. BREEAM new construction and domestic refurbishment programs both recognise the benefits by awarding credits for a Level 2 certified thermographer carrying out a suitable thermal survey.
Whether your building inspection is for insulation continuity in Part L2(b) of building regulations, paths of air leakage, insulation checks or under floor heating inspections for either commercial or domestic projects, we have a survey to fit your requirements.
H2: Qualitative Assessment
Although modern infrared cameras can measure heat emission and surface temperatures very precisely, infrared Thermography must be considered a qualitative tool and it is best to employ other methods to quantify heat losses from a building. Quantitative infrared surveys can only be conducted under very precise thermal and environmental conditions, which rarely if ever occur in the field.
If you are interested or require a thermal imaging survey, please ask us for details.