Insulation

Rising energy prices and environmental urgency have inspired charities, councils, and companies across the UK to look for innovative methods of maximising the efficiency of British homes. One such method is thermal imaging. In 2022, we brought you multiple reports of organisations, including the charity Cambridge Carbon Footprint; South Somerset District Council; and Octopus Energy, providing thermal cameras to property owners for the purpose of identifying heat loss. Armed with this information, householders could target their insulation efforts effectively. Subsequently reducing their energy consumption, bills, and emissions. 2023 has seen even more councils and organisations adopt similar policies. Below are just a few instances that made headlines. Continue reading →

As energy prices rise and we continue to look for new ways to reduce our carbon footprints, people have been turning to thermal technology to help them insulate their homes and reduce energy costs. In January and February 2022, The Times, the BBC, and PASS all published stories about people, councils, and charities using thermal cameras to assess and address insulation issues within their homes. Continue reading →

Please note this blog was originally published in July 2012. It was updated on the 30th April 2021. Through its technological advances, the modern world has brought us a lot of new materials, substances, and other goods to make our lives easier, better, and a lot more comfortable. Electricity is one of the most common and most relied upon of the modern inventions; it is, however, still one of the most dangerous if it is misused or its applications of use are underestimated. Continue reading →