Cold spots on thermal imaging - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Summary
The article discusses potential causes of large cold spots identified through thermal imaging in a building, focusing on insulation issues and construction details.
Why It Matters
Understanding cold spots in thermal imaging is crucial for homeowners and builders to ensure energy efficiency and comfort in buildings. Identifying insulation problems can lead to better building practices and improved thermal performance.
Key Takeaways
- Cold spots in thermal imaging can indicate insulation issues.
- Different baffle designs can affect thermal performance.
- Proper insulation installation is critical for energy efficiency.
Cold spots on thermal imaging kickstarter | Posted in General Questions on February 28, 2026 06:19pm Any ideas what could be causing these large cold spots on thermal imaging? The picture shows the edge of an upstairs room. In the attic above, there is visibly plenty of insulation in these spots. There is batt insulation with blown in fiberglass on top of it. The baffles are Styrofoam and go from edge to edge between the trusses. The gap at the bottom of the baffle has rolled up fiberglass batt acting as a plug to block the blown in from falling into the soffit. The edges of the walls in the rest of the upstairs all look fine. It’s just this one wall with multiple “problem” areas. The only thing that is different on this wall is the baffles have fiberglass plugs at the bottom. The remainder of the house has cardboard baffles that fold down onto the attic floor, so no plug is required. Answer GBA Detail Library A collection of one thousand construction details organized by climate and house part Search and download construction details Join the leading community of building science experts Become a GBA Prime member and get instant access to the latest developments in green building, research, and reports from the field. Start free trial Related Questions thermal imaging camera recommendation Thermal imaging camera recommendation? Is thermal imaging accurate? Cheap thermal imaging camera Replies Log in or create an account to post an answer. Sign up Log in
