BREEAM Thermography Surveys in London

Undertaking a thermographic survey can be one of the easiest and cost-effective ways to generate BREEAM credits. Thermographic surveys are now a feature of BREEAM the environmental assessment method and rating system for commercial and domestic buildings. We always work proactively with clients to ensure a successful outcome.

BREEAM New Construction and BREEAM 2012 Domestic Refurbishment award credits for thermography surveys carried out by a Level 2 certified thermography engineer. The way each scheme works with respect to awarding points for thermography is slightly different. The very latest BREEAM 2014 UK New Construction scheme provides BREEAM credits for thermographic surveys but is in a slightly different way. A quick summary is below:

BREEAM Technical Guide
This new BREEAM technical guide describes an environmental performance standard against which new, non-domestic buildings in the UK can be assessed, rated, and certified. You can gain 1 BREEAM credit for a BREEAM thermographic survey in London. Within Man 01 – Sustainable Procurement, it states the following:

This new BREEAM technical guide describes an environmental performance standard against which new, non-domestic buildings in the UK can be assessed, rated, and certified. You can gain 1 BREEAM credit for a BREEAM thermographic survey in London. Within Man 01 – Sustainable Procurement, it states the following:

>>> The main contractor accounts for a thermographic survey within the project budget and programme of work.
>>> Once construction is complete a thermographic survey of the building fabric is undertaken in accordance with the appropriate standard and by a professional holding a minimum Level 2 certificate in thermography.

The survey confirms:
Continuity of insulation in accordance with the construction drawings
Avoidance of excessive thermal bridging
Avoidance of air leakage paths through the fabric (except through intentional openings)
Any defects identified via the post-construction inspections are rectified

We use the latest high-resolution thermal imaging cameras to undertake our Thermographic Surveys throughout London and the Southeast. Thermal imaging is one the quickest and easiest ways to undertake fault diagnosis on your buildings, as thermography can quickly and accurately identify building faults and an easy to follow reports, so the defects can be quickly indented and rectified by the contractors.

When you are employing a thermographer, you should check to see that they incorporate the high specifications possible for their inspections. Are they certified to Level 3 and do they use large format FLIR thermal imaging cameras?

Their specification should include:

>>> Level 3 thermographic certification
>>> Level 3 qualified thermographers
>>> Large format FLIR cameras with 45-degree lenses

The benefits of thermographic inspections are well documented and when it’s used in conjunction with air tightness testing it can be a very power combination – especially when its used on commercial buildings.

We hope this information on thermal imaging inspections has been helpful. If you require a Thermal imaging survey our professional and certified Level 3 Thermographer’s will carry out your thermographic Inspections for BREEAM compliance in accordance with all necessary standards and current regulations.

All we need are a few details such as floor plans and elevation drawings and the building location to provide a quotation. We will also send our informative checklist to help you prepare for the thermal survey.

Please contact us for more information on our thermographic inspection services. If you would like to contact us for more information on our thermal imaging services, please contact us on 01525 303905 or by visiting our website.