Why use Thermal Imaging?
A thermal camera can be used to check many parts of the home that are invisible to the human eye. They can see whether HVAC equipment is heating or cooling properly and determine if ductwork is delivering the conditioned air to the right places or if it is instead leaking, increasing the cost to heat or cool the building. Furthermore, utilizing thermal imagery during a blower door test can help pinpoint the precise locations in a home where outside air is infiltrating your living space and allowing pollutants and potential toxins in. During a blower door test the home is put under a negative pressure which draws outside air into the home exaggerating these points of outside air intrusion making them easily seen on a thermal camera.
What is Thermography?
Thermography measures temperature variations using sophisticated and sensitive high tech equipment. An infrared camera (also known as a thermal imager) detects and measures the infrared energy of objects. The camera converts that infrared data into an electronic image that shows the apparent surface temperature of the object being measured.
The importance of Thermal Imaging.
A thermal imaging camera can be used to detect moisture and air infiltration in a variety of ways. For example, thermal images can identify areas of high moisture content, structural defects, heat loss, roof leaks, leaking pipes, water leaks, air conditioner leaks, and damp walls or ceilings that may be invisible to the human eye.