Thermography
Infrared thermographic inspection
is a powerful and non invasive means of monitoring and diagnosing the overall condition of buildings.
With modern infrared imaging cameras, we can evaluate problems in thermal insulation
Water leakage on IR
Infrared cameras don’t “see” water, but rather can visualize the impact water has on the temperature of surfaces around them due to the evaporation process.
Energy conservation and green standards certification are becoming increasingly important to building and facility managers and real estate investors/developers as well as to the insurance companies. For quality control purposes, demanding architects and developers and engineering consultants are often specifying post-construction infrared testing to confirm the quality of workmanship and building materials. Whether for a full building commissioning or basic acceptance testing, using infrared thermography to scan the building envelope and roofing systems helps to evaluate the new building’s performance. In planning for retrofit and restoration or re-commissioning projects, infrared thermography helps us to fully understand how buildings operate under extreme conditions so that we can advise the ways to reduce heating and cooling costs and increase overall energy efficiency.
Building envelope assessments are best conducted when the difference between inside and outside temperatures is greater than 10 degrees and there is no precipitation. Therefore, it is important to schedule your assessment a week or two in advance so that our specialists can choose the optimal day and time to provide the most accurate readings.
ToploBiro specialists use efficient up to date infrared imaging equipment to investigate heat/cooling exfiltration and/or moisture and compile the information into a comprehensive report to help you pinpoint repairs that are required.
And of course, we strongly recommend combining IR inspection with blower door test for much higher efficiency.