And we are back! Welcome to 2013 (and how many of you are going to have trouble writing the old year for the next 6 months or so?) I am looking forward to getting back into blogging this year - seems like the holidays always slow me down.
To continue our discussion of Commercial applications for
Thermal Imaging, I would like to take some time to talk about
Block Wall scanning (block walls are sometimes called CMUs or Concrete Masonry Units - fancy, huh?).
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| Missing Grout - not visible to the naked eye! |
Concrete block walls
are a common method used in commercial construction and offer superior strength
over wood framing methods. Once the walls are built, the masonry contractor will
pour concrete grout in some or all (depending on the engineers specifications)
into the hollow cells inside the concrete blocks down the depth of the wall. These
cells will be vibrated as the grout is poured to help insure that no voids in
the grout occur.
Unfortunately, there is
no way to inspect these cells with the naked eye to ensure they have been
properly filled. The problem with voids in the block fill is that they can
cause structural weaknesses in the wall system and weaken the load baring
points that support the upper floors, bond beams and roof system as well as
checking for structural components built into the wall system.
Infrared camera scans offer a noninvasive method of examining the wall system to determine that it
is properly constructed and structurally sound saving you from expensive and
time consuming repairs at a later time.
Interested in learning more? Call me at 803-328-2889 and let’s talk!
IR Infrared Services provides top quality thermographic service at a competitive price to commercial users in North Carolina and South Carolina. For more information, visit us on the web or follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/infraredscans. We are proud to offer the very best thermography services in North Carolina and South Carolina!
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