Why use Infared Thermography in the Building Industry?
Since the oil crisis in the 1970s we have become increasingly conscious that our energy stocks are valuable and limited. Global warming due to CO² emissions is also known to be largely caused by pollution related to burning fossil fuels used for heating buildings. Infrared can easily detect building abnormalities that result into energy losses. By repairing these areas energy can be saved. Architects and contractors are faced with new materials and ever-shorter production times. Efficient planning, supervision and documentation of the execution with regard to air tightness and thermal insulation are demanded. Unhealthy situations, due to mold build-up or moist need to be avoided. Infrared thermography can provide important information so that costly and time-consuming repair work can be avoided. Furthermore, to a building owner or an insurance company involved in property damage settlement, clear images of normally invisible diagnostic evidence can be invaluable for planning the restor
