Extraneous moisture in building fabrics may compromise structural integrity and create an ideal environment for mould growth and insect infestations. IR cameras differentiate between wet and dry materials by exploiting the thermal characteristic of wet materials to store heat very well and warm up or cool down more slowly than dry materials. The growing number of health-related legal actions based upon adverse human health reactions to mould and bacteria is a growing concern for lenders, developers, facilities managers, and building owners and investors. |
To remedy problems caused by mould the primary task is to rapidly and accurately locate and remove all sources of moisture and identify the point of ingress. IR cameras can instantly image complete rooms, inspect areas that can’t be surveyed with moisture meters, reveal wet conditions behind surfaces such as enameled walls and wallpaper that don’t readily water stain, track leaks to their source, monitor the drying process, and confirm when a structure is dry. |
