Thermographic Imaging
We offer thermographic imaging in conjunction with an energy audit and/or a door blower test. Most Irish households spend €1,000s on heating their homes every year. However, a large part of this money is wasted usually because of insufficient insulation and lack of air tightness. BEO uses cutting edge infrared technology to locate these hidden problem areas. This helps decide on the correct improvements to make the house energy efficient and save money as well as improving comfort levels for occupants.
How it is useful:
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Reduces your energy costs: a thermographic camera allows you to 'see' where a building is losing a lot of heat and therefore show you where exactly you are losing a lot of money. The camera can 'read' where exactly heat is escaping from a building by showing up the hot and cold areas of building surfaces. This allows you to tackle this waste of energy and money by carrying out the correct solution such as installing insulation in the correct location.
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Locates air leakage losses: the camera can identify places where the building is not as airtight as it should be. Excessively draughty or leaky houses are obviously a lot more expensive to heat than air tight ones. Excessive air leakage can account for up to 50% of the energy consumed in buildings. In detection of leaks, thermographic imaging and a door blower test work well together.
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Identifies defects: it shows if there is any insulation missing, damaged or poorly installed in the building's fabric such as in the cavity of the walls or in the roof. The camera can detect temperature differences without having to open up the construction (ie. it is a non-destructive test method).
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Detects moisture: the thermographic camera can also detect moisture within the building fabric. This is useful in combatting potentially costly condensation problems within the construction. The camera can also show up any hidden pipe leaks or roof leaks. Flat roofs are particularly vulnerable to leaks. A thermographic camera can identify moisture problems in building elements that can't be examined by moisture meters.
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Provides a record of defects: the camera can capture and record high resolution images that can be used to remedy problems. These images can also be used as evidence of poor quality workmanship by certain contractors.
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Verifies improvements/repairs: the camera can be used to confirm any repairs or improvements made are done properly.
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The camera can instantly capture and record high-resolution thermographic images that can be downloaded onto a computer. Many customers, particularly in the 2nd hand market and regular home owners not requiring any BER Certificate want the big picture in terms of their home's energy use. BEO uses infrared cameras to provide the most comprehensive information with its home energy assessments.
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