User specified infrared services
Applications of infrared in building and engineering are many.
The restrictions and time involved with working at height in particular means it is always worth considering whether what you want to check will reveal itself through surface temperature differences - in passive of active thermal states.
| Samples | Application | Benefit |
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Reduction in uncontrolled heat loss | Can account 25% or more of a building’s heat loss |
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Identify structural defects that create thermal bridges | Remove / manage sources of thermal discomfort and condensation problems |
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Check or prove insulation continuity | Avoid another source of thermal discomfort and condensation problems |
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Find hidden leaks, source of damp in a building or home | Eliminate uncontrolled moisture that can lead to mould and associated health problems |
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Ensure building fabric has dried following flooding, identify areas that have been contaminated with hygroscopic elements | Avoid storing up trouble by trapping moisture behind new finishes |
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Identify and isolate roof defects | Make effective repairs and avoid expensive early replacement of roof elements |
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Pinpoint areas that need repair e.g. concrete delamination | Reduce man-hours spent on preventive maintenance and defect identification |
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Evaluate and verify repair work | Peace of mind for repairer and their customer |
Other applications not specified elsewhere in this site are illustrated below.
Solar loading
Wall discolouration
Identification of structural elements