The benefits of infrared testing

In high performance and passive house design, it’s not enough to assume our details are working—we need to measure, test, and confirm. Infrared testing turns abstract concepts like “thermal continuity” into tangible, visible results.  Thermal imaging paired with a blower door test shows exactly how heat and air move through a building.  Here’s what these images are showing:

-Bright spots where insulation is missing.
-Air leaks highlighted by cold streaks at joints and penetrations.
-A continuous air and thermal barrier across the envelope.

Can you spot the passive house certified buildings?