The need for thermal imaging on Commercial Buildings Thermal imaging is the best way to assess continuity of insulation once the building fabric is complete on commercial buildings. It is also a very effective method of locating air leakage paths in a completed building. This article discusses the legal requirements in Building Regulations and also …
The Four Steps to Successful Sound Testing New homes are built to high standards; however, acoustics and noise control are important factors requiring careful consideration during design and specification, as well as pre-completion commissioning testing. Why choose APT Sound Testing? We provide full turnkey solution to help our clients achieve Building Regulations Part E compliance. …
Sound Insulation Testing in LondonLondon is a massive city containing over 9 million people density and high rise apartments. With many living in this overcrowded environment it is essential that noise transference between adjoining properties in kept to a minimum for the occupant’s wellbeing. One way of ascertaining that a building is in compliance with …
Infrared Thermography on Building EnvelopesInfrared thermography is diagnostic surveys you can undertake on building envelopes. APT Sound Testing has been using thermography successfully to examine electrical systems and building envelopes for more than 15 years. What makes it such a versatile diagnostics solution is that it allows for non-destructive testing with a high rate of …
Using Thermographic Building Inspection’s to detect defects within building envelopes How Do Thermography Inspections Work Thermography measures surface temperatures of buildings by using infrared cameras. These instruments see light that is in the heat spectrum. Images on the video record the temperature variations of the building’s envelope, ranging from white – for warm regions, to …
What is a Thermographic Building Inspection? Thermographic building inspection refers to the non-destructive testing of parts, materials or systems through the imaging of the thermal patterns at the object’s surface. Infrared thermography is a non-destructive, non-intrusive, noncontact mapping of thermal patterns or “thermograms”, on the surface of objects through the use of some kind of infrared detector. We usually …
Infrared Thermography on Building Envelopes Infrared thermography is diagnostic surveys you can undertake on building envelopes. APT Sound Testing has been using thermography successfully to examine electrical systems and building envelopes for more than 15 years. What makes it such a versatile diagnostics solution is that it allows for non-destructive testing with a high rate …
Detection of Air Leaks Using Thermal Imaging and Air Tightness Testing Air leaks through building envelopes lead to higher energy consumption and often places extra strain on the heating and ventilation systems. Air leaks can also lead to condensation which can cause a poor indoor climate for the occupiers of the building. To detect air …
Thermal Imaging London DealIf you require a thermal imaging survey carried out in London we are currently offering a 10% Discount, please contact us and quote “London Thermal Imaging Deal” to get your discount. Thermal Imaging or thermographic building surveys is a non-invasive temperature measurement testing method. Thermographic inspections can provide a no-contact survey for …
What is a Thermographic Survey Inspection?Thermographic survey inspections – which are also known as thermography surveys, can help to determine the thermal performance of a building. It creates a detailed photographic report for the customer (taken on a thermal imaging camera) which shows the temperature of commercial buildings. APT Sound Testing undertakes detailed Thermographic Surveys …