Thermal Imaging Heat Loss Survey

A thermal imaging heat loss survey is an effective method of identifying draughts and insulation problems without the need for intrusive building works. It can also identify thermal bridges, voids or delamination and can highlight areas of air leakage in the fabric of a building. Any surface that has a temperature contrast is able to be detected by thermography.

A range of factors can affect the results from a thermal imaging survey and should be considered before a scan is undertaken. Wind is an important factor as it tends to chill surfaces and reduce the temperature contrast that is needed for thermal imaging. Similarly, the surface being scanned should not be wet (or recently wet) from rainfall as evaporative cooling can confuse the thermal emissions that are being recorded by the camera. Learn more https://thermal-imaging.uk/

Detecting Energy Waste: How Thermal Imaging Heat Loss Surveys Work

When a thermal imaging survey is being conducted indoors, the examined area should be free of radiation sources (windows and heaters) and of devices that cause air movement (fans or air-conditioners). Observations made at night or shortly before dawn eliminate errors caused by ambient lighting, sun reflection and infrared radiation from nearby animals.

Thermography is being used in a number of ways by home owners across the UK, from those looking for answers as to why their house or flat feels cold and where they are losing energy to those carrying out a new build and wishing to comply with Part L of the building regulations. There are many other applications too, such as the identification of water leaks and electrical issues in a property.