Anomalies detection in adhesive wall tiling systems by infrared thermography

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. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.