Global Facility Solutions, LLC. - Infrared Thermal Scans

Building Thermal Scans

INFRARED THERMAL IMAGING
The infrared thermal camera is one of the most versatile tools that can be used during the energy
audit. The thermal scanner or infrared digital camera can be used during the energy audit to identify
sources of heat loss and cold air infiltration. Infrared imaging allows us to:

Identify areas of missing or wet insulation above ceilings or within walls.
Locate and document air leaks through the exterior envelope of the building.
Locate deficiencies in the thermal boundary, insulation, thermal breaks, etc.
Verify operating temperatures of Mechanical HVAC components such as motors and drive systems.

The following photo's are from actual energy audits and show how the digital thermal camera can
identify areas of heat loss and energy waste:

Energy and Engineering Solutions

Infiltration - (Air Leaks)
These images show how cold air can infiltrate
a building through the edges of doors and
windows. Even when daylight is not visible
around the edge of the door, cold air may be
entering the building and increasing the cost
to heat the building. Thermal imaging such
as this can be used to verify the soundness
of existing windows and doors.

Missing Insulation
The picture on the right does not provide an
indication of any issue with the thermal barrier
above the ceiling of this elementary school
classroom. However, the thermal image on
the left clearly shows an area where the
insulating factor is greatly reduced. This
increases energy costs while causing cold
drafts and comfort issues within the space.

Areas of blue indicate the coldest temperatures while
orange and red indicate warmer temperatures.

Contact us to learn more about how thermal imaging can help you detect areas of energy loss within your
building and help you stop throwing utility dollars out the window!