INFRARED SCANNING
A tool for making you building more
energy efficient
Black area where ceiling meets the wall indicates poor insulation at this area Black area at left window around the lower sash indicates air infiltration at the lower sash.
If you are interested in knowing more about what infrared
scanning can do for you, please contact us.
EHA Design, Inc. 781.472.2699 - During Business Hours 339-222-2003 - Nights and Weekends Email: dsmith@ehadesign.com
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Building
owners are always looking for ways to cut costs.
One of the biggest costs associated with buildings is the
energy to create heat and electricity that building owners
have to face every month.
The problem is that you cannot see where your
building is losing heat. Infrared scanning changes all
that.
Infrared
technology has come a long way in the last 10 years. But
beware!
Recently there has been a flood of inexpensive
low-resolution cameras on the market. Our camera is
sensitive enough to show a clear, detailed picture of the
problems in your roof. At this time only government agencies
have access to better equipment.
It lets you see
where cold or warm air is escaping from a structure.
Infrared takes the
guess work out of finding air leaks and poorly insulated
components of your building. Being able to “see” the problem
is the first step in making cost-effective repairs. It
allows a building owner to concentrate on the issues at
hand, saving money by making repairs and upgrades to known
problems. Sadly, many owners will elect to take a broad
brush approach to energy conservation, replacing entire
systems when only repairs or upgrades are needed. This can
be costly and often results in a diminished return with
respect to energy savings versus money spent. Infrared scanning can also detect outdated building components. For example, the latest building code has greatly increased the R value requirements for windows. An infrared scan will enable you to see if your windows are allowing high amounts of either heat, or cold, in and out of your building due to thermal transmittance. Instead of replacing a window based on its age, an owner can make the decision based on the window's thermal performance. |