Houston & Atlanta IR Class

[John McKenna]

http://www.infrared-certified.com

Atlanta, Georgia - July 12-13, 2008 (Sat & Sun)
Houston, Texas - July 19-20, 2008 (Sat & Sun)

2 Day IR Certification Class - 16 Hours CE
Approved in several States for inspector education.

InterNACHI members recieve $100 off next years dues.
Free InterNACHI membership for new enrollements ($289 value).



TITLE: "Thermal Imaging And Building Science"



This is an infrared training course intended to familiarize home inspectors
with this new non-destructive testing technology and its applications for
building and home inspections.

1. What is thermal imaging?
2. The purpose of Thermal Imaging in Home Inspections.
1. Better Inspections
2. Decreased Liability
3. Additional Income form Ancillary Services
3. The Physics of Light
1. Electromagnetic Spectrum
2. Frequency
3. Color
4. Heat
4. The Physics of Thermal Imaging
1. Delta T
2. Emissivity, Reflectivity, Transparency
3. Thermal Mass
5. Different Types of Image Display
1. Black & White, Rainbow, Iron
2. Temperature Scales.
3. Adjusting temperature scales for a better image.
6. Applications for Home Inspection
1. Water Infiltration
2. Excessive Moisture in Materials
3. Electrical Inspection Applications
4. HVAC applications
5. Pipe Location
6. Pest Infestation
7. Energy Audit
7. Inspection Techniques
1. Exterior scanning.
2. Interior scanning.
3. Electrical scanning.
8. Report Writing, Marketing, Liability.
9. Building Science, Structure, Systems, And Defects.

Thermal imaging training will include testing and field assignments.
All students will have personal interaction with the instructor.

No IR camera is required to take this thermal imaging training course.