Find the Holes in your Buildings’ Energy Defenses!
Your building walls keep out the wind, rain, cold and heat.
Design errors, construction defects or aging of materials will defeat these goals.
| Unless these problems are discovered, they will waste energy, money and raise tenant complaints for the life of the building. An infrared envelope survey will find these problems fast. Developed over 25 years, our unique survey procedures and test instruments will identify infiltration, exfiltration and insulation deficiencies that would otherwise remain hidden. Often, of greatest importance are operational imbalances created by the building’s HVAC system. Such problems can lead to uncontrolled infiltration. We will find these problems as well. |   |  Building has single glazed glass panels above ceiling line. Insulation was missing or improperly installed at numerous panels! Many uninsulated masonry wall sections were also found. Uninsulated glass panels and masonry are seen in center photo. |
| With our extensive knowledge of testing techniques, building construction details and building heat loss mechanisms, we not only identify problems, but suggest solutions. Air barrier systems often fail due to installation errors. When an infrared building envelope survey is required for building acceptance, the contractors know that any deficiencies will be found. Infrared envelope surveys of new construction are cheap quality assurance. The infrared envelope survey will provide points for LEEDS certification Applications. Every building should be tested at least once. New is best, but the benefits of an infrared survey can be realized at any time in the building’s life. Test Every Building Once! |   |  Cold ceiling temperatures result from air infiltration. Investigation revealed that soffit areas beneath balconies were unsealed to exterior air flows. This results in substantial energy loss and, during cooling season, mold growth potential. Last photo shows open soffit. |