Anomalies detection in adhesive wall tiling systems by infrared thermography

- Assessing the capacity of infrared thermography in detection of lack of adhesion in tilling systems.
- Proving the capacity of detecting moisture in tilling systems and relating it with the presence of detachments.
- Analysing the influence of the tiles' colour and kind of support on thermographic inspections.
- Determination of the best period of the day to conduct a thermographic survey.
- Understanding the repercussions of thermal variations in tilling systems.

Adherent tiling systems are widely used all over the world as wall cladding because of their aesthetic and technical characteristics. However, anomalous behaviours often occur; compromising the overall behaviour of facades, and possibly raising safety risks. The need to create expeditious, non-destructive and accurate methods of inspection that can encourage these systems' inspection and maintenance fomented a research study on infrared thermography's capacity of early detect anomalous zones in adhesive tiling systems, such as detachments or presence of humidity, in controlled in situ conditions, proving it as a valuable diagnostic tool.

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