We are the charity formerly known as Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS)
We are the charity formerly known as Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS)
We are the charity formerly known as Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS)
Thermal imaging helps to identify cold spots in your home and the possible causes.
The thermal imaging camera detects the heat emitted and shows it in a colour-coded way – the colder areas are shown in blue and the warmer ones in red. This can indicate draughts, missing or defective insulation, water ingress, damp, and cold bridges.
We would like to thank our trained volunteers in the following communities, who have completed visits this season, as well as our Home Energy Advisers who have been out and about in other areas of Cumbria:
We look forward to offering the free basic service again next season, subject to funding.
These are examples of actions that were specific to households, and professional advice should be sought before embarking on significant interventions.
Our trained volunteers across Cumbria can offer free basic thermal imaging visits in the following areas, subject to availability.
Our thanks go to the volunteers at Sustainable Arnside, Crosthwaite and Lyth Eco Action Network, Brampton to Zero, Penrith Action for Community Transition, Sustainable Keswick and St Bees Green Future.
Thermal images of your home can give you the insights you need to begin making your property warmer, healthier, cheaper to heat, and lower your carbon footprint.
Our free and paid-for services, along with government grants, can support you on that journey.
Our advisers and volunteers have all had basic thermal imaging training, hold a DBS certificate, and adhere to our code of conduct for being in other people’s homes.
We have provided most of the cameras being used, which are high-spec infrared thermal imaging cameras that give accurate readings.
The window for conducting thermal imaging is from late October, when it turns colder, through to the end of March, before the weather warms up.
Outside of this window, no bookings or visits can be made.
1. Our thermal imaging team will call or email you to arrange a suitable date and time, usually early morning, late afternoon or early evening.
The visit usually takes about an hour, and the images are captured inside your home.
Our team will let you know if there is anything you need to do before the visit, for example turning your heating on in advance – for optimum results, it needs to be warmer inside than outside. They will also need to be aware of any vulnerable residents or lively pets!
2. The thermal imaging team will share the images with you electronically by email shortly after the visit, along with a What Next guide.
This guide provides some basic information on draughtproofing and insulation – a combination of simple quick fixes and guidance on when to seek professional advice, along with support and services available from us here at Futureproof Cumbria.
3. New! You will receive a follow-up telephone call from one of our Home Energy Advisers.
You’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions about your thermal imaging visit and chat about any further support that we can provide.
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