icf walls and thermal imaging
icf walls and thermal imaging
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Has anyone used thermal imaging of icf walls in order to determine if there are significant voids in the wall and or
honeycombing at the surfaces?
honeycombing at the surfaces?






RE: icf walls and thermal imaging
RE: icf walls and thermal imaging
I did come across an abstract on ground penetrating radar used to find voids in icf's and it was
apparently pretty successful. Cheaper to remove some foam.
RE: icf walls and thermal imaging
Unfortunately, the wet mixes and no need to reveal the wall face after pouring does contribute to some problems.
Dick
Engineer and international traveler interested in construction techniques, problems and proper design.
RE: icf walls and thermal imaging
RE: icf walls and thermal imaging
That said, you always have the option of "poking holes" thru the foam with a small probe to spot check for honeycombing. Also, depending on the forms, tapping the foam should sound hollow if there is no concrete behind it over a larger area.
RE: icf walls and thermal imaging
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