I have been carrying out thermal imaging since 2012. My first thermal imaging camera was a Fair I7, I couldn’t believe how good this was compared to a surface temperature laser measuring equipment. I then went off to the Flir Headquarters in Kent and got trained by a great chap called Jon Willis. Jon explained all about how to use thermal imaging and the limitations, and there was certainly some with this camera as it was more of an entry level type.
I currently own the Flir T600, this is an exceptional piece of kit that when meter linked to my thermal hygrometer, the Flir MR77 gives me a massive edge when surveying buildings. As this is a very expensive piece of equipment, people have presumed you can’t justify it. When using thermal imaging sometimes the differential temperatures aren’t want you ideally want, however with the Flir T600 the resolution is so good it will find issues that other cheaper cameras would fail to find……. This makes the price easy for me to justify then. One of the most important things I did with thermal imaging was getting qualified to a level 1 thermographer. Without this training I would never have been able to get the full benefits of the camera, and solve some complex issues that I have helped clients out with. Low end thermal imaging cameras are becoming even cheaper, most of the people I have seen with these have no qualifications and don’t know how to use these correctly. When employing a Company for thermal imaging surveys, ensure they have as a minimum a level 1 qualification.
I have been very fortunate to carry out thermal imaging on some beautiful local buildings like the Bath Abbey, Devizes Castle, also some smaller buildings where we have been instructed to find insulation and building defects. If you need a thermal imaging survey give us a ring or send and email enquiry.
The below thermal image shows an isotherm, this basically means everything in blue is at dew point. In this particular survey we found issues with condensation as the cause of dry rot in a large basement.
In the below thermal image we proved to the client the damp was not from condensation at the time and it was a leaking fitting. They were previously told the issue was because of condensation.
In the below you thermal image see the blue colour (colder) is indicative of insulation missing. The definition is also that good you can clearly see the screws holding the plasterboard in place.
In the below thermal image proved to our client the damp was from condensation and not penetrating damp as she was previously told.
Our thermal imaging camera is used as part of our survey on all of our damp surveys.
What is condensation and why is it a problem now? One of the biggest points of confusion for homeowners...
What is condensation and why is it a problem now? One of the biggest points of confusion for homeowners...
What is condensation and why is it a problem now? One of the biggest points of confusion for homeowners...
What is condensation and why is it a problem now? One of the biggest points of confusion for homeowners...
What is condensation and why is it a problem now? One of the biggest points of confusion for homeowners...
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