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The Benefits of Thermographic Building Inspections
The Benefits of Thermographic Building Inspections When used as part of preventative diagnostics, thermal building inspections can be used to detect energy losses in both commercial and industrial buildings as […]
Posted on May 01, 2020

Infrared Thermography to Building Envelopes
Infrared Thermography to Building Envelopes Infrared thermography is a diagnostic survey that can be undertaken on both commercial and residential building envelopes. APT Sound Testing has been using thermography successfully […]
Posted on May 01, 2020

Thermal Imaging and Air Tightness Testing for Building Fault Diagnosis
Combining Thermal Imaging and Air Tightness Testing for Building Fault Diagnosis When air tightness testing and thermal imaging survey inspections are used together they make a powerful combination for building […]
Posted on Apr 29, 2020

Detection of Air Leaks Using Thermal Imaging and Air Tightness Testing
Detection of Air Leaks Using Thermal Imaging and Air Tightness Testing Air leaks through building envelopes lead to higher energy consumption and often places extra strain on the heating and […]
Posted on Apr 29, 2020

Why use thermal imaging on buildings?
Why use thermal imaging on buildings? Thermal imaging cameras for building applications are powerful and non-invasive tools for monitoring and diagnosing the condition of buildings and the associated building elements […]
Posted on Apr 27, 2020

What is a Thermal Imaging Camera?
What is a Thermal Imaging Camera? Here at APT Sound Testing we use the latest FLIR Thermal Cameras for all our thermographic inspection surveys; however, most people are not aware […]
Posted on Apr 27, 2020

Thermal Imaging Services for Commercial Buildings
Thermal Imaging Services for Commercial Buildings Thermal imaging is carried out to commercial buildings to identify the causes of cold areas within whole buildings. Most of our customers are incredibly […]
Posted on Apr 22, 2020

Thermal Imaging London Deal
Thermal Imaging London Deal If you require a thermal imaging survey carried out in London we are currently offering a 10 % Discount, please Contact us and quote “London Thermal […]
Posted on Apr 20, 2020

What is a Thermographic Survey Inspection?
What is a Thermographic Survey Inspection? Thermographic survey inspections – which are also known as thermography surveys, can help to determine the thermal performance of a building. It creates a […]
Posted on Apr 14, 2020

How much does a Thermal Imaging Survey cost?
How much does a Thermal Imaging Survey cost? This is one of the most common questions clients ask, with a very easy answer: it depends on various factors! How much […]
Posted on Apr 09, 2020

10 Reasons for Carrying Out Thermal Imaging Inspections on Buildings
10 Reasons for Carrying Out Thermal Imaging Inspections on Buildings When Thermal Imaging Surveys are carried out on buildings, they are one of the most effective ways to monitor sustainability […]
Posted on Apr 09, 2020

A Technical Explanation of a Thermal Imaging Survey
A Technical Explanation of a Thermographic Imaging Survey Infrared Thermography is a type of photography which is based on infrared wavelengths, rather than visible wavelengths. Conventional photography relies on reflected […]
Posted on Apr 07, 2020

Thermographic surveys for BREEAM Compliance
Thermographic surveys for BREEAM Compliance Thermographic building surveys, are now a feature of BREEAM – the world’s foremost environmental assessment method and rating system for buildings. BREEAM New Construction and […]
Posted on Apr 07, 2020

How Much Will a Thermal Imaging Survey Cost?
How Much Will a Thermal Imaging Survey Cost? This is one of the most popular questions that our customers ask us. You may want to have an infrared survey carried […]
Posted on Apr 06, 2020

BREEAM Thermography Surveys in London
BREEAM Thermography Surveys in London Undertaking a thermographic survey can be one of the easiest and cost effective ways to generate BREEAM credits. Thermographic surveys are now a feature of […]
Posted on Apr 06, 2020

What are Thermal Imaging Surveys?
What are Thermal Imaging Surveys? Thermographic Inspection Surveys or thermal inspection surveys is a type of photography which is based on infrared wavelengths, rather than visible wavelengths. Conventional photography relies […]
Posted on Apr 06, 2020

BS4142 Noise Survey’s for Air Source Heat Pumps
Clients often ask us if they require a BS4142 noise survey if they are installing an air source heat pump on their project, our answer is usually a resounding yes! […]
Posted on Nov 18, 2018

Particulate Testing to Cleanrooms
Clean room facilities such as pharmaceutical and Semiconductor and manufacturers are examples of environments that require demanding ongoing air monitoring and periodic certification. An accurate air monitoring and testing system […]
Posted on Sep 04, 2018

The Four Reasons for Cleanroom Contamination
Throughout all cleanroom facilities, maintaining strict cleanliness and maintaining the highest standards is a monumental challenge. Everything, both inside and outside of the cleanroom, is a potential source of contamination. […]
Posted on Sep 04, 2018

Impact Sound Testing
Impact Sound Testing Impact sound testing is usually only undertaken to party floors. This test is different; a calibrated Norsonic ‘tapping machine’ which comprises of five ‘hammers’ driven up and […]
Posted on Aug 02, 2018

What is Airborne Sound Testing?
What is Airborne Sound Testing? Airborne sound testing is undertaken to walls & floors. Firstly a controlled noise is generated by an amplifier and loudspeaker across a broad range of frequencies. […]
Posted on Aug 02, 2018

Reduce Noise Complaints by Improving Floor Layouts
Reduce Noise Complaints by Improving Floor Layouts Clients often contact us complaining of noise disturbance from adjoining properties. in many instances the noise problems could have been negated if careful […]
Posted on Jul 20, 2018

Why Good Acoustic Design is Important
Why Good Acoustic Design is Important The importance of good acoustic design and construction should never be under-estimated. If a project fails the sound insulation testing at the precompletion stage, […]
Posted on Jul 17, 2018

The Four Elements to Good Sound Proofing
Customers often ask how they can improve soundproofing on their developments. The first thing to understand is the basic of soundproofing design and construction. If you understand the basics, you’ll […]
Posted on Jul 16, 2018