Improvements in new residential construction using infrared thermography and blower door

Doug McCleary; Roy Harvey; Sharon A. Semanovich

doi:10.1117/12.235366

15 March 1996 Improvements in new residential construction using infrared thermography and blower door

Doug McCleary, Roy Harvey, Sharon A. Semanovich

Proceedings Volume 2766, Thermosense XVIII: An International Conference on Thermal Sensing and Imaging Diagnostic Applications; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.235366
Event: Aerospace/Defense Sensing and Controls, 1996, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

For more than 20 years, infrared thermography has been used in the study of energy loss in residential buildings. Early application of the industry acknowledged the problem of technology transfer. That is, the information gained from infrared thermography needed to be interpreted and translated down to the actual construction trades. By utilizing the information gained from an infrared thermographic survey, with a blower door, improvements in new construction design have been realized and implemented. The approach involved the use of infrared thermography and blower door testing in assessing the thermal capabilities, insulation quality, comfort level and air infiltration rate of each unit. Randomly selected model and production units were used to obtain information. Visual inspections were conducted while the homes were under construction to verify the quality and method of construction practices. Infrared and blower door tests were conducted upon completion of construction. The results of these studies were reviewed with the builder and where practical, incorporated into future design and construction practices. This enabled the builder to offer the homeowner a substantial improvement in operating costs and increase the builder's reputation for quality construction.

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Doug McCleary, Roy Harvey, and Sharon A. Semanovich "Improvements in new residential construction using infrared thermography and blower door", Proc. SPIE 2766, Thermosense XVIII: An International Conference on Thermal Sensing and Imaging Diagnostic Applications, (15 March 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.235366

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