Thermal Imaging for Optimal Building Science

Building Science is the use of thermal imaging cameras as a non-invasive means to inspect, diagnose and monitor the condition of buildings. Through thermal imaging, structural anomalies may be revealed, and much more easily addressed than by conventional inspection methods, leading to cost and time savings and a safer building environment. Using thermal imaging cameras, also known as infrared (IR) cameras, for thermal imaging to assist with building diagnostics has greatly increased the speed and accuracy of locating trouble spots, and made ongoing building maintenance and repair a much easier endeavor. Professionally trained thermographers, using thermal imaging cameras, create thermal images that allow them to see what's behind the scenes (or in this case, the walls), for a comprehensive and in-depth view of a building's condition. Thermal imaging is used in the building science industry to great effect to monitor, locate and repair many otherwise hidden conditions such as heating and cooling loss through improperly insulated areas, moisture damage and mold growth from plumbing or rain water issues, termite damage or potential electrical problems.