Infrared Thermo-Graphic Images

Key Benefits

Capabilities

The use of Infrared imagery gives Guardian Polymers a non destructive view of an existing structural.  A non destructive view will allow us the ability to analysis a project to find the troubled areas and fix them with very minimal destruction to a project.  For example, a house that does not have any insulation can be insulated by drilling a series of small 1.5" holes into the wall cavity and injecting polyurethane insulation or blow-in cellulose insulation.  The Infrared Camera can then be used to monitor the injected cavities for flow characteristics and to make sure that the cavity has been filled with insulation; thereby, reassuring our customers of a complete insulation job. 

         Infrared scans are conducted when the inside and outside temperatures have a large variance.  Usually, conducted in the winter time when the outdoor temperature is below freezing and the inside of the building over 70 degrees Freight.  Although, infrared scans can be conducted at other times during the year the best results are achieved when there is a large difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures.  In the summer the house must be cooled to achieve the this large difference in temperature. 

        Infrared scans normally are conducted during the night when the sun is down.  Day time scans can be conducted however, they are limited to cloudy days.

        Scans can be conducted in the dark with the lights are out and without noise so if sleeping children are present they will not have to be disrupted by this test.

 

The information provided below will help you to prepare for the infrared survey.  Some of the information may not apply to

 your project. For example, if you want Guardian Polymers to scan the roof only, then you will not have to do any preparation for the walls.

The Scan

1.)  A visual inspection will be conducted before and after the scan.

2.)  Depending on the test a scan may be conducted on both sides of the building envelope.

3.)  During the scan a blower door test may be conducted to help focus on where air leakage is present and to help identify the problems areas. 

 4.)  After the scan has been conducted a full report explaining the results in detail will be written to show the customer what we have found and what steps if any will be necessary.