Thermal imaging, also called thermography, is the production of infrared or "heat" pictures by utilising an infrared camera. Based on these thermal images, accurate temperature measurements can be made to detect even the smallest temperature differences. Thermography can easily detect building abnormalities that result into energy losses. By repairing these areas energy can be saved.
Architects and contractors are faced with new materials and ever-shorter production times. Efficient planning, supervision and documentation of the execution with regard to air tightness and thermal insulation are demanded. Unhealthy situations, due to mould build-up or moisture also need to be avoided. Infrared thermography can provide important information so that costly and time-consuming repair work can be avoided.
Furthermore, to a building owner or an insurance company involved in property damage settlement, clear images of normally invisible diagnostic evidence can be invaluable for planning the restoration effort and rationalizing settlements.
Within the building industry, infrared thermography is widely used for:
· Location of leaks, and other types moisture detection
· Visualisation of energy losses
· Location of air-leaks
· Room/building climate and ventilation analysis
· Preventing mould attacks
· Detection of construction failures
· Redevelopment planning and quality assurance
· Building renovations
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Acknowledgements: The explanations on Thermography and its applications are courtesy of FLIR Systems.
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