Spot the difference! Thermal imaging camera used to resolve airtightness issues.

Thermal image of downstairs toilet window

Carbon Co-op members Alan and Monica discuss how they have used a thermal imaging camera to identify, diagnose and resolve airtightness issues in their newly refurbished home. We have nearly finished a major refurbishment of our house (see the presentation we gave to Carbon Coop on October 6th, 2017, “A Tale of Three Retrofits”). This … Read more

Thermal imaging investigation raises puzzling questions

thermal image of member home

Andrew Gage reports on the experience of borrowing the thermal imaging camera. My reason for borrowing the camera was to check the effectiveness of the insulation in our house. We began work on the house after its purchase in 2010. I knew about the importance of insulation before the work began, but only had limited … Read more