Thermal Imaging in the Building Industry – Air Leakage

Infrared thermography provides the most rapid means by which to identify unintentional air leakage pathways in a building envelope, although it cannot quantify the leakage rate.

The benefits of employing infrared thermography are:–

1. Air leakage pathways present within a completed construction can be identified and rectified prior to subjecting the building to air permeability tests, reducing the risk of repeat testing being required.
2. Depending upon the nature of the construction, even a building that meets or exceeds the building regulations may still be at risk of premature deterioration due to air leakage and subsequent condensation, therefore identifying where air leakage is occurring can be critical.
3. Air leakage pathways can often indicate rainwater ingress pathways further adding to the potential benefits of an infrared survey.

Main Building Applications Page | Infrared Thermography – An essential tool for building diagnostics

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