Thermography
THERMOGRAPHY – VARIOUS APPLICATIONS
For building managers and owners wishing to assess the thermal resistance of the building envelope, identify the source of water infiltration through flat roofs, or identify anomalies in electrical network components (insurance or maintenance).
- Thermal resistance of the building envelope – roofs, walls, foundations
- Low thermal resistance of building assemblies
- Water infiltration through insulated flat roofs
- Maintenance of electrical components or for insurance purposes
- Final inspection of construction or renovation work
COMPLETE THERMOGRAPHIC ASSESSMENT OF THE BUILDING ENVELOPE
A thermographic examination of the entire building envelope, carried out during the coldest months (December to April), will enable building managers and owners to identify anomalies affecting the building envelope, including :
- Air infiltration
- Thermal bridges
- Poor insulation, airtightness
- Deficient seals (doors, windows, curtain walls, etc.)
- Thermal resistance of various envelope assemblies
Thermography can be carried out immediately after the construction of a building, or following major renovation work, to identify any thermal anomalies in the building envelope. It can also be used prior to renovation work, to help architects and engineers prepare construction concepts and details.
A full technical report contains a summary of our observations and a range of relevant information, including :
- Site description
- Actual photos and thermal images depicting typical anomalies observed
- Extent and significance of anomalies observed
- Detailed 11″ x 17″ plans showing the position of anomalies, their significance and extent
- Summary of information gathered
- General recommendations describing the repair work or exploratory drilling to be carried out
WATER INFILTRATION THROUGH COMPONENTS
Very useful for quickly identifying the next anomaly:
- Water in the waterproofing complex of insulated flat roofs
Note that the roof membrane must be exposed, i.e. located on top of the roof assembly.
A thermographic examination of the roof can be integrated into a planned roof maintenance management program – see our other services.
A full technical report contains a summary of our observations and a range of relevant information, including :
- Site description
- Actual photos and thermal images depicting typical anomalies observed
- Extent and significance of anomalies observed
- Position of humidity zones
- Detailed 11″ x 17″ plans showing the position of anomalies, their significance and extent
- Summary of information gathered
- General recommendations describing the repair work or exploratory drilling to be carried out
THERMOGRAPHY OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Very useful for quickly identifying the following anomalies:
- Electrical problems
- Component overheating
- Obsolete components
- Heating system routes installed in the floor (for maintenance or before drilling the floor)
Any thermographic examination of electrical components MUST BE CARRIED out in the continuous presence of a master electrician.
A full technical report contains a summary of our observations and a range of relevant information, including :
- Position of equipment studied (electrical rooms, secondary panels, electrical inlets, etc.)
- Identification of surveyed components (room numbers, labels, nameplates, etc.)
- Equipment identification on a detailed 11″ x 17″ drawing
- Mention of minor adjustments made in real time by the master electrician during the thermography examination
- Actual photos and thermal images depicting typical anomalies observed
- Summary of information gathered
- General recommendations describing the repair work or exploratory drilling to be carried out
