Flir Systems Australia's infared technology for redevelopment planning

Redevelopment Planning and Quality Assurance
Infrared technology is used during redevelopment planning. But also in quality assurance and the inspection of new buildings. During construction-drying thermal images make it possible to determine the progress of the drying procedures so that the necessary measures can be taken to speed up the drying process.

If this process can be accelerated and it can be proven, with the help of an infrared image, that the construction is totally dry, the building can be surrendered faster to the client. This often means a bonus for the building contractor.

Detection of Air Leaks
A further common use is the detection of air leaks through the identification of the air change rate with the help of the so called “blower-door” process. During this process an underpressure is created in the building. Since the air pressure outside the building is higher than the pressure inside the building, the air will try to enter through unsealed areas.

The airflow can easily be visualized with an infrared camera. Once identified, untight areas can be easily recognized and fixed before coverings and fittings make eliminating this potential construction fault expensive and cumbersome.

Finding Leaks in Flat Roofs
Evaluation of built-up roofing systems for water leakage is also a common application. Water retains the heat longer than the rest of the roofing material and can be easily detected with a thermal imaging system at night after the rest of the roof has cooled down. Tremendous savings result when wet areas of a roof can be repaired rather than replacing the entire roof.

Building Renovations
Infrared thermography also provides valuable information during the renovation of buildings and monuments. Framework constructions hidden by mineral plaster become clearly visible in the infrared image. It can then be decided whether exposure of these structures is useful. The detachment of plaster from walls can also be located in a very early stage so that preservation measures can be taken.