Infrared Thermography
Thermography, otherwise known as Infrared Photography, is a cutting edge tool used in today’s construction industry for nondestructive testing and inspections. The use of thermography will allow our clients to reduce costly repairs through the isolation of deteriorating conditions. For example: in lieu of replacing a roof in its entirety, just the affected area can be targeted. Temperature anomalies in wiring, circuit breakers, transformers, and power lines can be detected allowing the utility to make needed repairs to prevent a potential catastrophic event. Vertex Construction Services continues to provide state of the art inspection procedures for its clientele.
Benefits of Infrared Thermography
- Significantly reduce unscheduled power outages
- Detect problems quickly, without interrupting service
- Assess priorities for corrective action
- Minimize preventive maintenance and troubleshooting time
- Comply with insurance company requirements
- Check for defective equipment while still under manufacturer warranty
Electrical Systems
- Power Generation Inspections
- Substation Electrical Inspections
- Electrical Motor Inspections
Mechanical Systems
- Mechanical bearing inspections
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment evaluation
- Cold storage cooling losses
- Detect insulation leaks in refrigeration equipment
Roofing Systems
- Flat roof leak detection for buildings
- Identify water-damaged portions of a roof
- Eliminate unnecessary replacement of good roofing
- Plan accurate budgets based on facts
- Document problems before the warranty / bond expires
Environmental Applications
- Locate old waste disposal sites
- Locate old buried tanks on industrial sites
- Locate and monitor oil spills
The FLIR T200 Camera
This thermal imager is the choice of Vertex Construction Services and is a new addition to the popular T-Series family of infrared cameras for building professionals. It contains many of the features found in higher-model FLIR T-series cameras. The bright 3.5-inch display makes it easy to see temperature differences and radiation emitted from objects—conditions that signal energy waste, building envelope troubles, even electrical system and component failures!
