THERMAL SURVEYS

Thermal Imaging & Analysis

Thermal Imaging uses infrared camera technology to detect small differences in surface temperatures. Traditionally, thermal imagery uses handheld thermal imaging cameras for a variety of different uses, and covering large areas is accordingly costly and time-consuming. It can also be very difficult to obtain thermal imagery from a high perspective (such as a flat roof) with traditional methods, either requiring the hire and use of expensive mobile platforms or using conveniently place taller building next door.

Vertex Air have extensive experience providing thermal imaging surveys & thermal data analysis across a range of use cases from building heat loss surveys to sub surface leak detection. We use the latest commercial thermal drone technology to provide high resolution data for accurate and reliable information. Our thermal reports are also compiled by a PCN Category 3 Civil Thermographer, the highest level achievable within the PCN scheme.

Building Envolope Heat Loss Survey

Sub-Surface Water Leaks

Water suppliers across England and Wales have seen great increases in the amount of water leakage across their networks. In 2013, an average of 3,113 megalitres of water per day was estimated to have been lost (that’s over 1 TRILLION litres per year).

Vertex Air have successfully undertaken projects with water suppliers to undertake subsurface water leak surveys using our UAV mounted thermal imaging camera. On cold mornings (0C-2C) any escaped water (10C-12C) is clear on the thermal image. The benefits of using a UAV mounted thermal imaging camera is that it allows survey of large areas in a short space of time and with access typically difficult or inaccessible areas such as rural land.

The same UAV mounted thermal imaging technology can also be used to detect subsurface steam leaks from district heating networks. The strict environmental conditions are not as necessary, as the steam running through the pipe is a lot warmer and much more visible on the thermal camera.

District Heating Network Fault

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Building Inspections

Infrared Thermography is also used to evaluate the condition of building envelopes. With the support of our ITC qualified thermographers’ analysis of exhibited temperature differentials, Vertex’s UAV accurately detect:

  • Moisture entrapment

  • Delamination of roofing elements

  • Water ingress points

  • Concealed defects

  • Air loss

The swift detection and pinpointing of such defect can help those in charge of looking after the condition of ageing or new buildings to better plan and manage remediation works with much greater certainty. Often, the repair works that are discovered are in hard to reach area. Our sister companies Vertex Rope Access and Vertex Heritage and Specialist Roofing have the experience to offer advice on access and repair strategies.

RGB Drone Roof Survey

Breeam Surveys

UAV thermal imaging technology can be used to enhance BREEAM grade advanced building inspections. Typically, thermal building inspectors have trouble obtaining quality thermographic information about the roof and upper levels of facades on building envelopes due to access on and around a site.

Thermal imaging of commercial and domestic buildings can help identify inadequate, damaged or missing insulation, and air leaks and moisture intrusion

To discuss your thermal survey needs and requirements please call 01709 379 453 or email info@vertexaccess.co.uk

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