IR in St. Louis

[Carl A. Brown]

Who in the St.Louis does IR

[Billy Boerner]

No one. I had a huge job lined up and no one took the bait. Once I get my camera I do believe I'll be the first to offer in St. Louis! If any body knows anyone else please let me know.

[Carl A. Brown]

I have a guy that needs on bad in St. Louis

[Carl A. Brown]

Maybe I should have said close to St. Louis.

[Billy Boerner]

Tell him if he buys me the cam I'll do the inspection for free. lol You might try active rain over on the ASHI board.

[James H. Bushart]

Most of the folks in St. Louis who had IR technology sold it off at a loss. It did nothing to increase business or fees.

[Billy Boerner]

Originally Posted by jbushart

Most of the folks in St. Louis who had IR technology sold it off at a loss. It did nothing to increase business or fees.

Jim to date I have initially lost jobs from clients demanding IR. Once they realize no one offers it 6 out of the 7 called me back. Your right however not a huge demand yet. On a different note... I'm a firm believer in order to do energy efficiency inspections one should use a IR cam. According to your website you offer this type of inspection. Do you feel your giving a complete accurate report to your clients without the use of a IR cam?

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by bboerner

Do you feel your giving a complete accurate report to your clients without the use of a IR cam?

Yes.

Just out of curiosity, Billy, which do you think came first: energy efficiency inspections or IR cameras?

[Billy Boerner]

lol Jim that's why I like you smart ??? I agree 100%. However I have a hard time grasping how one can do a energy efficiency inspection effectively without the IR cam.

[Carl A. Brown]

This poor guy has a leak.

HERE

[David A. Andersen]

I'll go up there.

[Brian A. MacNeish]

Originally Posted by bboerner

lol Jim that's why I like you smart ??? I agree 100%. However I have a hard time grasping how one can do a energy efficiency inspection effectively without the IR cam.

Having worked in the energy retrofit and related energy field somewhere since 1977, I feel that IR is a small part of an energy audit unless there is no access to wall / attic cavities. To be a good auditor, IMHO, having worked in the energy retrofit field is a necessity as well as:
- recognized auditor training
- use of a blower door plus training
- a good audit program
- a full knowledge of heating/cooling systems and fuel prices
- Good knowledge of building science

[Carl A. Brown]

Originally Posted by dandersen

I'll go up there.

Contact Mike yet David?

[Carl A. Brown]

Mario,

Do you like clams?

[Carl A. Brown]

Sorry about that!