THERMAL IMAGE OF ELEVATION

Thermal imaging uses infra red technology to visually show the difference in temperature of a surface in the form of a picture.

This technology is very useful in finding areas of heat loss and establishing the presence of cold bridges.

This allows the elements in a property to be checked for effectiveness without substantial invasive work.

On our example on the left the darker colours indicate the walls are well insulated and that the majority of the heat loss is occurring through the roof and openings(doors+windows).

Inspecting the loft area  confirmed the lack of insulation. 

The image shows areas of cold bridging and an area on the ceiling where insulation is insufficient .

#This area would be vulnerable to mould formation as a result of the temperature differences of the surfaces caused by the insulation being defective or missing.

The image shows areas of heat sink into an attic room wall.A lack of insulation betwemaking the room uncomfortably hot in the summer and hard to heat in the winter months

The image shows areas of heat sink into a chimney breast after a wood burning stove had been used the previous night .The chimney flue direction is visible and the heat retention in the fireplace and surrounding areas