A thermal survey house an image of how heat works within your property. It can highlight cold areas in the building, air leakage paths and poorly fitted insulation. When these issues are addressed your heating bills will go down and your carbon footprint will reduce too.
Using infrared cameras to conduct building inspections can uncover anomalies that are not easily identified by the human eye. Water and moisture for example emit a cool signature that can be spotted by a trained inspector with the use of an infrared camera. A water leak that is left undetected could cause serious damage. This is why it’s important to always use a qualified home inspector that has been certified in infrared thermography.
Insightful Assessments: Conducting a Thermal Survey of Your House
A thermal inspection can detect problems that are not easily visible to the naked eye, such as draughts in doors and windows or gaps in walls or ceilings. It can also show the quality of insulation installed in your property and highlight where extra insulation is required.
During the survey, the inspector will scan the property’s interior and exterior, paying close attention to any cold spots or areas where heat is escaping. The thermal images are then processed and displayed on the screen for the client to see. The inspector will point out the areas of concern and provide a full report on the findings.
A thermal inspection of your house can identify a range of energy efficiency issues such as air leakage, cold areas, and inadequate insulation. It’s a low cost and non-invasive way to check that your property is insulated to the highest standards and to find out where further insulation is required.