Building thermography: Including blower door and heat flux meter (Infrared thermogrpahy)

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This is a rich handbook, in English language, about thermography applied to sector of building, that approaches the technique both from a theoric and practical point of view. Thermography is explained with a lot of thermal images as examples for physical consequences of formulae, and case histories of several kind of inspections are developed, from dampness and moisture and mold, to thermal bypass, to water infiltrations, to façade delamination, to building energy efficiency and construction defects. Every source of errors in measuring surface temperature with thermography is described in detail with rich examples, so that book is unvaluable for the beginner but interesting too for the skilled. Both European (EN) that USA (ASTM) technical standards are described in detail, with guidelines for evaluation of gravity for thermal insulation weakness in buildings. A chapter is dedicated to describing technical characteristics of thermal cameras and software, so the beginner may understand data sheets before buying a thermal imaging system. Two chapters are dedicated to blower door test and his synergy with thermography, with explanation of standards and case histories. The last chapter treats of heat flux meter and measuring of thermal transmittance in situ, making the book a complete text for nondestructive energy efficiency tests for building. Davide Lanzoni, engineer, level 3 in thermography, is owner of SAIGE (www.saige.it), and perform both thermographic inspections in building and electrical, and training courses for certification in level 1 and level 2. Review: Davide Lanzoni has written an excellent book for both those without previous knowledge and for ... - Davide Lanzoni has written an excellent book for both those without previous knowledge and for the skilled with already previous experience on the use of thermography in Building diagnostics. Besides covering the basic Infrared theory and displaying many images of common building applications like heat losses, moisture, water infiltration, thermal bypass and air leakages the book also deals with other complementary techniques such as Blower Door testing and Heat Flux measurement, techniques that add value to a regular Thermographic inspection. The book also contains many references to pertinent standards that can help the user of thermographic equipment to understand and evaluate the gravity of the findings. I recommend the book for self-studies or as a support for Building Applications training. It will make possible to obtain a better use of the many thermal imagers sold today, often with the idea that thermography “is just to take Infrared images”. Thermography is much more, probably the best, quickest and most efficient technique to find construction defects that affect comfort and energy use in Buildings. Review: A very comprehensive book for beginning thermography or reference to those more advanced - I agree with the first reviewer but feel the author could have used a good proof reader. The many errors a proof reader would have caught detract from the authority of the book.