Thermal imaging cameras (Infrared thermography) can "see" and "measure" thermal energy (heat radiation) emitted by an object. Thermal energy is the light that is not visible to the human eye; it's the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that we perceive as heat. Unlike visible light, in the thermal world, everything with a temperature above absolute zero emits heat. Even very cold objects, like ice cubes, emit thermal energy. The higher the object's temperature, the greater the energy emitted. Thermal imaging cameras produce images of invisible thermal energy or "heat" radiation and provide precise non-contact temperature measurements.

Thermal scans are commonly used with a blower door test. The blower door helps exaggerate air leakage through defects in the building shell. Such air leaks appear as black streaks in the thermal camera’s viewfinder. Thermal Images record the temperature variations of the building’s skin. The most accurate thermal inspection device is a thermal imaging camera, which produces a 2-dimensional thermal picture of an area showing heat leakage. Infrared film used in a conventional camera is not sensitive enough to detect heat loss. The color scale ranges from black (cooler areas) to white (warmer areas).

Organic Atmospheres offers specialists in building performance testing and weatherization serving the DFW area. We use thermal imaging technology to discover how well a building is functioning. We perform all air sealing, insulating and ventilation procedures primarily for new and existing homes and commercial properties.

Remember, to have a happy home it needs to be healthy.