Thermal Imaging Surveys
Thermal Imaging Surveys
APT Sound Testing provide UKAS accredited sound testing & Thermal Imaging Surveys for London and the whole of the UK as required by Approved Document E of the Building Regulations. We undertake projects on all types of residential buildings and commercial buildings. We also undertake sound testing on schools and buildings containing rooms for residential purposes.
Thermal Imaging Surveys in London
A thermal Imaging survey is a completely non-invasive method of investigating many aspects of a building that are virtually impossible by any other method.
Thermal Imaging Process
A thermal Imaging survey is an extraordinary method of investigating many aspects of a building that is completely non-invasive.
Thermal Imaging Inspections use IR Thermography to identify a wide range of issues such as:
• Incorrectly applied or inadequate insulation within the building envelope
• Locating air leakage paths into/out of your building
• Moisture infiltration
• Poor moisture barriers
There is no other low impact and accurate way to assess the unseen performance of insulation or the building fabric.
A thermal Imaging Survey can is also ideal for identifying water penetration through roofs or other parts of a building structure, alleviating the need for time consuming water dye tests which are not always accurate.
APT Sound Testing uses the latest Flir Thermal Imaging Cameras for our thermography report generation and as well as utilising the latest software for accurate reportage and trend analysis.
This means or thermal imaging reports can be issued within hours of the survey being completed with recommendations to help our clients deal with every eventuality.
How we Prepare for a Thermographic Survey
What is also important is that there must be no direct or residual solar loading from the sun in the building.
Many companies have their thermal imaging surveys undertaken an hour or so after sunset and this is usually flawed and may lead to inaccurate results. Whilst there may be rate exceptions to this, as a rule, there will be solar load in the building for many hours after sunset.
Therefore, we have learnt to undertake more accurate reportage the thermal imaging surveys should generally be conducted in the early hours of a cold morning, approx.
Two hours before the sun can fall on the building. It is more difficult to undertake conduct these types of heat loss survey during summer months when the ground temperatures and surrounding buildings are at high temperatures for months on end; however, this can be overcome by ramping up internal temperatures within the building and using the latest and more advanced thermal imaging cameras.
In all cases APT Sound Testing will check each project in isolation to ensure the correct site conditions are in place prior to undertaking the thermal imaging survey in compliance with the requirements with BS EN 13187. Building Regulations Part L and this link both offer lots of useful information in regards to Thermography Surveys.
We have years of experience working with a wide range of clients that span both the public and private sectors. We have clients ranging from self-builders through to the largest housing developers. We also work with the health authority and the banking sector on their cleanroom testing. Our clients have benefited from our wealth of knowledge and friendly, proactive service that we provide.
If you need more information on how to prepare your building for a Thermal Imaging Survey please download our air tightness testing checklist. If you would like more information in regards to our, please visit our website or call us Direct on 07775 623464.