When to Use a Thermal Imaging Infrared Camera?
Infrared scanning is accomplished using a high-tech thermal imaging camera. Infrared film used in a conventional camera is not sensitive enough to detect heat loss. Because of the advanced infrared technology, there are many applications where infrared scanning can be performed. A few of these are: • During Blower Door testing as an addition to the energy audit to quickly and precisely locate and document air leaks. The blower door helps exaggerate air leaking through defects in the building shell. It appears as dark streaks in the infrared cameras viewfinder. • Checking the effectiveness of insulation in the buildings construction. A thermo-gram can help determine whether a building needs insulation; and where in the building it should go. Because wet insulation conducts heat faster than dry insulation, thermal scans of roofs can often detect roof leaks. • Electrical and mechanical systems benefit from thermo-grams to reveal poor electrical connections creating high resistance tempera
