Thermal Imaging &
Trace & Access
Nick Jeffery
Training Manager
What is Thermography?
Infrared Thermography is the science of
acquistion and analysis of thermal
information from non-contact thermal
imaging devices
What is a Thermal Image
Photography can be described as writing with
Light
Thermography can be described as writing with
Heat
Heat Transfer Modes
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Convection
Conduction
Radiation
Infrared Thermography
Building materials radiate energy
Wet materials retain heat and change slower
than dry areas of the same material.
This allows us to locate an area with a
moisture problem
Visual Image
These two glasses
visually appear the
same.
Thermal Image
Thermal Imaging with
an infrared camera.
Paints a different
picture.
Infrared Thermography
IR thermography can be used to trace the
influx of moisture to find the ultimate source
of leakage with little or no physical
disassembly of the premises.
With current models of IR cameras, images
can be made in seconds.
Water Damage
High Ceiling Water Damage
Grey Scale
Grey Scale
Temperature Range
Camera is operating in
Composition of Photo
Focusing of the Picture
Colour Palette
Colour Palette
Isotherm
Altered Isotherm Range
Infrared Thermography
IR thermography can then be used to
accurately monitor the drying process.
IR cameras can inspect places that
cant be physically reached with a
moisture meter.
Water Damage
The Drying Process
See the Drying
taking place!
Dry a building more
effectively and
more efficiently!
Thermal Imaging
Where can it help us
Identifying point of water ingress
Track spread of water
Identifying maintenance issues
Identify issues with insulation
Identify areas of air infiltration
Assist with trace and access
The Drying Process
The Drying Process
The Drying Process
Moisture Detection on a Roof
Damaged/Missing Insulation
Building Envelop Inspection
Water leak in a concrete slab
HVAC & Plumbing
With thermal imagers it's easy to scan an entire
building to see the relation of HVAC system,
building envelope, and plumbing issues
Building Diagnostics
Buildings may be quickly and thoroughly
scanned using a thermal imager, identifying
problem areas that can't be seen by the naked
eye
Energy Auditing & Home Inspection
Excessive air leakage can account for up to half
of the energy consumed to condition
buildings. The leakage pathway is often complex
and, without thermal imaging, extremely difficult
to visualize.
Property & Facility Management
Thermal imagers are a valuable tool in predictive
maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and
structural systems, to detect problems, prevent
downtime, guide corrective action, and increase
work safety.
Moisture & Restoration
The presence of moisture in building envelopes,
either from leakage or condensation, can have
serious consequences. With infrared images,
water damage is easily detected
Additional Equipment
Acoustic Leak
Detection
Hydrogen Tracer Gas Leak
Detection
Non-Destructive Moisture Detection
Advantages
Quick
Non-evasive
Does not require
relocation of the
occupant or the
occupants contents
Helps define actual
source and defines
its progression
Disadvantages
Cannot see through
walls; only detects
surface temperature
differentials
Cannot detect
subsurface damage
(i.e. mould or
structural damage)
Final Points
How Much Does The Service Cost
What Coverage Do We Have
