FLIR BuildIR is a specialist piece of PC software, which has been designed to help visualise and quantify building-related issues. Once you've imported your thermographic images, you can use the built-in tools to analyse your findings, and create comprehensive and tailored inspection reports.

This software is a fantastic compliment to your infrared camera for helping to pinpoint, diagnose and cost building problems, such as air infiltration, insulation defects, thermal bridges and moisture problems.

Other features of FLIR BuildIR include...

• A set of customisable report templates
• Energy cost calculator
• Panorama and image stitching tools
• Sensor and data logging tools

One of the most useful features in the software is the panorama functionality, which allows you to stitch together several infrared images. An on-screen grid allows images to be positioned quickly and precisely, and each image still contains its radiometric data for future analysis. This feature can be particularly useful if you don't have access to a wide-angle lens for your camera.

The software also includes a powerful and flexible reporting system, which includes a variety of pre-designed and professional templates for fast and easy report creation. Some example reports include...

• Air tightness report for visualisation of air infiltration
• Energy cost report (including thermal index and total heat transfer)
• Humidity inspection report for calculation of dew points