The NHBC Foundation in collaboration with BSRIA, has published a brand-new guide that details how Thermal Imaging can be used as a tool to assess the thermal performance of a new home. The publication was launched on January 30th, 2020.
In a typical existing British home, up to one third of the heat produced by the heating system can be lost through the building fabric, that is the roof, ceiling and walls*. New homes built to the latest building regulations will typically hold their heat more efficiently than older constructions thanks to improvements in modern insulation, double glazed windows and the general approach to airtightness in buildings.
With higher expectations from today’s home buyers looking for ever more ‘greener’ and more energy efficient homes, now more than ever builders need to be able to demonstrate the thermal effectiveness of their new houses.
The ‘Thermal imaging report guide’ is written with the experience and expertise of the BSRIA Thermography team. The guide identifies the most important criteria that are necessary to perform a good Thermal Imaging Survey of the Building Fabric and gives examples of some thermal anomalies that can be found during a typical survey. The guide also highlights some of the factors that determine what makes a useful, authoritative report.
BSRIA thermographic surveys are conducted by engineers qualified in accordance with ISO 18436:7 and surveys in accordance with BS EN 13187 and ISO 6781 as recommended by the UK Thermography Authority (UKTA).
Thermal Imaging is typically used to highlight:
Additional applications include thermal imaging of:
For further information, please contact our Thermography team on +44 (0) 1344 465578 or thermography@bsria.co.uk.For a free copy of the guide from NHBC Foundation, please click here to download.
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