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I have a concrete block wall building. Can infrared Scanning determine if it is built properly?

April 26, 2017building built concrete block determine infrared properly scanning wall

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I have a concrete block wall building. Can infrared Scanning determine if it is built properly?

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A; Yes, due to a phenomena called “Thermal Capacitance” the cells in the block that should have grout in them but do not for some reason, will display a distinctive pattern. This eliminates the need for destructive investigation. Only the un-grouted areas need to be opened for repairs.