What is thermal imaging?
Thermal Imaging, or Thermography, is technology of visualising temperature differences.
Using specialised equipment, our trained operators can assess a site for various forms of damage based on these temperature differences.
This is done by measuring the amount of infrared energy being emitted by a particular object.
What is infrared
Everything with a temperature above absolute zero (about -273 degrees C) emits heat. This heat is actually infrared energy.
Infrared falls outside of the visible light spectrum. We can feel it, but we can't see it.
However, we can use special equipment to measure it.
Why is it useful?
By allowing us to see the temperature differences, we can identify problem areas that are invisible to the naked eye. For example:
- A colder area can indicate moisture or air entry
- A warmer area could indicate eletrical problems
Thermal imaging allows us to view and assess areas of damage that would be otherwise invisible to the naked eye. The images below show examples
where seemingly undamaged areas are shown to have major problems when viewed thermally:
Using this technology we can very quickly determine the extent of damage and act accordingly.
| Behind the scenes |
Thermal imaging allows us to locate and assess damage that might otherwise be invisible to the naked eye |
| Immediate Results |
Thermal imaging is performed on site and the results are immediate. Once identified, treatment can begin immediately.
A timely response is critical to restoration.
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| Precise Identification |
As the damage may be invisible to the naked eye, it is often difficult to determine how far a problem may have spread.
Using thermal imaging we can see the effects and most importantly the extent of damage.
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| Non-invasive |
Thermal imaging eliminates the need to test for damage (eg moisture) by taking physical samples of affected area (ie. cutting pieces out).
No samples means no holes. This means there is no need for repairs
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| Safety |
As viewing can be done from a distance there is no need to physically touch the suspect area, which can be potentially dangerous in the case
of damage to electrical systems.
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| More Thorough Assessments |
Due to the immediate results, it is now feasabile to thermally scan an entire room/building (rather than just the area thought to be affected) to identify damage in areas that may appear to be undamaged. This can prevent major, invisible damage from going unnoticed. |
| Review |
In addition to assessing damage, thermal imaging can be used to check the effectiveness of repairs. |