2.  A Thermal Imaging Camera makes an image from thousands of surface temperature measurements  The Camera detects ‘thermal’ radiation in the infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum  The Camera coverts this longer wavelength ‘thermal’ radiation into visual images 2

3.  Identifies the areas of air leakage/heat loss  Shows thermal insulation defects  Identifies Cold bridges  Condensation Identification  Electrical Faults  Leak Detection  Quality Control during Building  Post Construction Survey  Pre – Purchasing Survey  Can improve previous designs 3

4.  An instantaneous picture of heat loss allowing a quick assessment of defects  Quick inspection – Rapid Scanning of Large areas  Non Invasive  Results are easily shown visually  Can be used to show efficacy of heating and cooling installations  Improve design detailing 4

5.  Medical Science – Tumour Detection  Fire Fighting  Swine Flu/Disease Detection  Bruise Detection in Apples & Fruits  Equine Science 5

6.  Only Detects Surface Temperatures Differences  Does not quantify heat loss  Better if it has a controlled environment  Cannot detect sub surface problems  Cannot detect moisture levels, just a anomaly  Thermal Imaging Camera Costs 6

7.  Recommend a Air Tightness Test in conjunction with a Thermal Image Survey  Best to carry it out in the Morning – No sunshine on façade for 4 hours  No Rain/Mild Wind Only  10 Degrees Internal/External Temperature Difference  Ideally have the heating on for 2 hours prior to Survey  Access to all Rooms 7

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11.  Single Problem e.g. Leak - €200 First Hour, €75 per hour after  Thermal Imaging report & photographs with description of findings - €300  Air Tightness Test with & Thermal Image Survey & Report - €450  Figures Based on a 3 Bed Semi-Detached House in Dublin 11

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13.  BRECSU 2000. Post construction testing - a professionals guide to testing housing for energy efficiency. Watford, UK: Building Research Energy Conservation Support Unit.  BSRIA 2002. Thermal imaging of building fabric: a best practice guide for continuous insulation. Berks, UK: The Building Services Research and Information Association.  SWENNY, B. Available: http://www.bscs.ie/pdf/BSCS_Sample_Report.pdf [Accessed 13-March-2010]. http://www.bscs.ie/pdf/BSCS_Sample_Report.pdf  WILLIAMS, T. 2009. Thermal Imaging Cameras, New York, Taylor & Francis. 13