Thermography and Blower Door

Better Heat Insulation Through Building Tests

Poorly insulated and leaky buildings waste heat – and, worse still, energy. To uncover any weak points and ensure that heat stays where it should in your building, our experts offer two important analytical methods. Thermography allows us to identify any heat leaks in the building envelope by means of infrared images. And blower door testing reveals leaks in windows and doors. The test results help you improve insulation in your property and avoid unnecessary energy consumption – or waste – in future. We will also be happy to help you in our capacity as advisors.

Benefits at a Glance

With thermography inspection and blower door testing from TÜV Rheinland, you can:

  • Determine sources of heat loss and weak points in your building
  • Reduce your property’s energy consumption
  • Cut operating and capital costs by carrying out appropriate insulation work
  • Receive independent advice and technical support from a single source

Our Services for Testing Heat Insulation in Buildings

Our team of experts will inspect your property’s heat insulation properties using the two most important tests in this area: blower door testing and thermography inspection.

Blower Door Testing

Our employees install blower door test equipment in your building’s door or window aperture, ensuring an airtight fit and creating a positive or negative pressure differential. By measuring this difference in pressure between outdoor and indoor air, we can calculate the volume of air that is escaping and pinpoint any existing leaks that occur under particular conditions in the airtight building envelope.

Thermography Inspection

  • Detection and location of weak points in the building envelope, including thermal and acoustic bridges, insulation deficiencies, and leaks
  • Detection of leaks in subfloor water pipes
  • Detection of heat loss from heating systems, boilers, and other heating equipment
  • Measurement of refrigeration equipment and systems, including cooling ceilings, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
  • Thermography-based testing of a building’s airtightness

Our Energy and Sustainability Services

  • Energy efficiency
  • Building sustainability
    We will certify the sustainability of your building in accordance with the guidelines of the German Sustainable Building Council (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen, or DGNB for short) and the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM); plus we can award the US Green Building Council’s LEED certificate.
  • Building simulation and life-cycle assessment