Practical guide: Thermography for building contractors

Climate change and the growing demand for energy, when at the same time fossil energy sources are getting ever scarcer, represent one of the greatest global challenges. Because a relevant proportion of emissions involve the building sector, special efforts are needed in this area to achieve the internationally agreed climate objectives.

A large part of heating energy is lost through poorly insulated walls, roofs and windows. Effective insulation therefore not only saves costs, but also protects the environment through lower CO₂ emissions. Thermography has developed as a method for checking the actual condition of buildings and the potential for energy savings. Both hidden weak spots and implementation defects can be detected non-destructively and their causes determined.