Example House Report No: RED/BUILD/002

Thermographic Survey Report for Example House.

Date: 9th November 2010

Example House Report No: RED/BUILD/002

Introduction
All objects above -273C emit infrared radiation. Thermography is the technique which uses thermal imaging cameras to visually represent the infrared energy emitted from a surface. These visual representations are known as a thermal images or thermograms. A thermographic survey employs the use of thermal imaging cameras to evaluate the thermal performance of the building envelope. The aim is to identify areas of thermal anomaly that could be contributing to excess heat loss through missing or defective insulation and poorly sealed envelope components. When undertaking external surveys to identify continuity of insulation, a very small variation of wall surface temperature can represent quite significant reductions in the effectiveness of the wall insulation. For example1, an area of anomaly with a 1C increase in surface temperature from surrounding healthy areas would represent an approximate reduction of 78% in the effectiveness of the insulation in that area.

Aim
The aim of this survey was to establish the continuity of insulation of the example house. In particular the survey was to identify possible areas where insulation was defective or missing throughout the walls of the property.

Scope
This survey and report provides a qualitative thermographic overview of the building fabric and has been carried out in accordance with: BS EN 13187: 1999 Thermal Performance of Buildings Qualitative detection of thermal irregularities in building envelopes Infrared method.

Example is based on the following conditions: 2 an external boundary layer resistance of 0.04 m K/W. Internal to External Air temperature difference of 20C 2 Wall Designed U Value of 0.35 W/m K Surface temperatures recorded during steady state conditions.

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Environmental Conditions
The environmental conditions are extremely important when inspecting building fabric for potential anomalies. As shown in the table below, the actual environmental conditions prior to and during the survey met those advised by the UK Thermography Association (UKTA) Code of Practice.

Conditions advised by the UKTA Code of Practice

Temperature difference (T) across building fabric >10C at the time of the survey. Temperature difference (T) across building fabric >5C for 24hrs preceding the survey. Surfaces free from solar radiation for at least an hour prior to the survey Wind speed to be less than 10mph No precipitation just prior to or during the survey Ensure all building surfaces to be inspected are dry External air temperature to be within +/- 3C during the survey External air temperature to be within +/- 10C for the preceding 24hours

Actual Conditions
T approximately 20C T was greater than 5C. Heating was running constantly set to 20C for at least 12 hours prior to the survey. The survey was carried on an evening following an overcast day. Maximum measured during the survey was 1mph. No precipitation prior to or during the survey. All surfaces inspected were dry Range: -0.8 to 0.2C Ave Temp During Survey = -0.3C Max Temp 24hrs Preceding = 3C Min Temp 24hrs Preceding = - 2C

Note 1: At the time of the survey, there was low cloud cover therefore consideration was given where relevant to the added effect of radiated heat loss.

Inspection Information
Client Name Thermographer Infrared Camera Survey Start time Mr. I M Cold Mr Kristian Westerhold Flir B620 (Serial No. 404001171) 19:15

Recommendations
The recommendations and findings within this report should be taken as a guide only. Where there are areas identified as possible defects, confirmation should be sought using this report in conjunction with construction drawings, moisture meters (where applicable) and advice from a construction engineer.

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South and East Elevations

Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Area 4

Comments: Area 1 shows a comparable increase in surface temperature possibly due to missing or defective wall insulation. Area 2 shows an increase in surface temperature around the both the window frame and surrounding wall. This could be due to the window being slightly open at the time of the survey or a faulty seal; further investigation should be carried out to ascertain the cause of the increase in heat loss. Area 3 shows a comparable variation surface temperature possibly due to missing or defective wall insulation. Page 5 shows these anomalies more clearly. Area 4 shows a comparable variation in surface temperature across the entire wall for the ground and first floors of No. 5. This is possibly due to missing or defective wall insulation.

South and East Elevation Survey Parameters Emissivity 0.95 Internal Air Temp Approx. 20C External Air Temp -0.8C External Ambient -10.5C Wind Speed 0.4 mph

Example House Report No: RED/BUILD/002 South Elevation

Area 1 Area 4

North Elevation

Area 1 Comments: The south elevation wall shows warmer than the other elevations due to being much more sheltered from the wind and sky. This will reduce the walls ability to lose heat and therefore present higher surface temperatures. Area 1 shows a comparable variation in surface temperature possibly due to missing or defective wall insulation. Area 2 Area 3 Comments: The entire north facing wall is showing variation surface temperature with areas 1, 2 and 3 identified as the worst affected. This is possibly due to missing or defective wall insulation. Area 4 is more than likely due to a slightly open window trickle vent and is normal. This should be investigated to confirm findings.

South Elevation Survey Parameters Emissivity 0.95 Internal Air Temp Approx. 20C External Air Temp 0.1C External Ambient 1.5C Wind Speed 0 mph

North Elevation Survey Parameters Emissivity 0.95 Internal Air Temp Approx. 20C External Air Temp -0.8C External Ambient -10.5C Wind Speed 0.4 mph

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North and West Elevations

Area 1 Area 2

Comments: Area 1 shows a comparable increase in surface temperature possibly due to missing or defective wall insulation. Area 2 also shows a comparable increase in surface temperature; however it is being obscured by the trellis on top of the wall. This could be due to missing or defective wall insulation if there nothing in that region to suggest otherwise; further investigation should be carried out to ascertain the cause of the increase in heat loss. North and West Elevation Survey Parameters Emissivity 0.95 Internal Air Temp Approx. 20C External Air Temp -0.8C External Ambient -10.5C Wind Speed 0.4 mph