Our expertise
What is a thermal bridge?
A thermal bridge is a joint in the outer shell (outside wall, roof or floor) of a building where excessive heat transfer can take place due to insufficient or incorrect thermal insulation. Condensation often occurs at these thermal bridges, and results in mould formation.
The presence of thermal bridges can result in surface condensation. The issue can be resolved via sufficient ventilation and heating. Cibor is able to use infrared or thermal imaging technology to find and document thermal bridges.
Our approach
Detecting thermal bridges and damp problems
We use infrared cameras to find thermal bridges in building structures — combined with climate measurements and moisture analysis of construction materials.
Infrared cameras
Indoor climate measurement
Moisture content
Questions?
Condensation or mould in your home?
Neutral party
Cibor acts as neutral party
Thermal bridges and surface condensation often lead to debates between the tenant and landlord. Cibor performs objective long-term measurements to demonstrate the exact origin of the issue.
Tenant-landlord disputes
The landlord may blame the tenant's behaviour, while the tenant holds the landlord liable for structural shortcomings.
Objective measurements
Long-term measurements with special measuring equipment.
Invisible to residents
The equipment continually registers the climate inside the home — invisibly to residents.
Figures and graphics
At the end of the measurement period, the exact origin is objectively demonstrated using figures and graphics.
Thermal bridge locations
Typically found at corners in outside walls, above windows, where cavity walls rest on the foundations, and where insulation is missing or penetrated.
Ventilation and heating
Surface condensation can be resolved via sufficient ventilation and heating.
Mould problems
Tracing causes of mould problems
There are various types of moulds and some of them can cause serious health problems. Mould originates in areas where moisture and organic matter are found together.
Cibor uses heat imaging cameras to detect missing insulation material and thermal bridges. We also use a wide range of techniques to trace other causes of mould formation — leaks, water ingress, etc.
Thermal bridges are typically found:
