What can thermal imaging bring to a building sciences or environmental inspection?

In the hands of a trained and experienced thermographer, an infrared camera can identify the following all in a non-invasive fashion:

• wet building materials
• air infiltration
• missing or defecting insulation
• latent construction defects

This information helps determine the cause and origin of building failures or unhealthy indoor environments and then develop remediation plans.

How does PBI use thermal imaging?

For electrical maintenance in commercial and large residential buildings to locate and pinpoint joints that are at risk of overheating. They can also help spot loose connections or devices that are starting to fail.

Plumbing leaks: thermal imaging can locate sites of possible leaks, mainly through walls and pipes. Since the devices can be used at a distance, they’re ideal for finding potential problems in equipment that is hard to reach.

Mechanical and building construction issues: to quickly identify leaks and maintain efficient temperature regulation in a building. Thermographers at PBI can analyse a building’s structure and spot faults. Heat loss from walls, HVAC equipment, doors and windows are common thermal performance issues that are easily picked up by a thermal imager.

Every company seems to have a thermal imaging camera these days, but do they know how to use them properly?

Check your inspector’s credentials and tools before hiring because not all inspectors and equipment are the same.

PBI offers thermal imaging inspections by highly trained BSI Certified and ACAC Board Awarded Thermographers. As an industry leader in infrared inspections our staff serves as a National Board Member for the ACAC developing educational curriculum overseeing peer certifications.