In an era where energy efficiency is increasingly important, the quality of insulation is crucial, both for the comfort of residents and for saving on energy costs. At Droneview.be, we offer thermal inspections to quickly and accurately detect heat loss in homes. This is especially relevant in the context of EPC inspections (Energy Performance Certificate), where a well-insulated home demonstrates higher energy efficiency.

Why is an insulation inspection important? With rising energy prices and stricter energy performance regulations, optimizing your home’s insulation is essential. A thermal drone inspection helps to identify hidden issues, such as:

Heat leaks: We map out exactly where your home is losing heat, such as through roofs, walls, windows, or doors.
Thermal bridges: These can occur due to structural issues in the home, allowing heat to escape.
Insufficient insulation material: We can determine where additional insulation measures are needed.

How does a thermal insulation inspection with drone work? Our drones, equipped with the Zenmuse XT camera, measure the temperature differences in your home, detecting areas where heat is escaping. Thanks to aerial photos and detailed thermal images, the insulation quality of your home can be accurately analyzed.

Conditions for a successful inspection:

Temperature differences: For reliable measurements, the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor must be at least 10 degrees. This means inspections are best carried out on cooler days when indoor heating is on.

Benefits of insulation inspections with drones:

Efficient and quick: Drones can safely inspect hard-to-reach areas like roofs and upper floors without scaffolding.
Accurate: Thermal images provide a detailed view of where your home is losing heat and which areas need attention.
Cost-saving: Early detection of heat loss prevents energy waste and allows targeted measures to reduce energy costs.

Applications:

EPC inspections and certification: Optimize your home’s insulation for a better score during an EPC assessment.
Renovation planning: Use our inspection services to determine exactly where renovations are necessary.
Energy efficiency: Improve your home’s energy performance by identifying thermal bridges and insulation issues.

In addition to detecting heat loss, Droneview.be can also detect water infiltration and moisture problems in buildings. Moisture can cause severe damage and reduce insulation effectiveness. Our drones, equipped with advanced thermal cameras like the Zenmuse XT2, can detect both temperature differences and wet spots.

Why inspect for moisture problems? A poorly insulated home or a home with hidden moisture problems can lead to higher energy costs and structural damage. By using thermal inspections, we can:

Identify water infiltration and damp spots that are often difficult to see with the naked eye but can cause moisture issues and mold growth.

How does it work? Our drones detect temperature differences and moisture spots in the home. This helps not only with finding insulation problems but also with detecting water infiltration, which often indicates roof leaks, poor gutters, or moisture problems in walls. This can help prevent damage before major renovations are needed.

Conditions for a successful inspection:

Temperature differences: Like heat loss measurements, a temperature difference of at least 10 degrees between inside and outside is required.
Moist conditions: Drones can detect wet spots by mapping thermal anomalies, particularly useful after rain or in damp areas of the building.

Benefits of water infiltration inspections with drones:

Accuracy: Drones can quickly and efficiently detect leaks and wet spots.
Preventive measure: Early detection of water infiltration helps prevent significant damage and costly repairs in the long term.
Safety: Hard-to-reach areas, such as roofs, are inspected without the risk of damage.

Applications:

Detecting roof leaks and moisture problems in both residential and commercial buildings.
Insulation and moisture checks for EPC certification or renovation planning.