Volume 7 Issue 1 January 2018
Temperature measurement is recognized in many thermographic applications as a means for gauging the severity of exceptions. For infrared inspections of building envelopes, temperature measurement is frequently of little or no value and may serve to underestimate the severity of certain conditions.
Infrared inspections may be used to detect a wide variety of problems in building envelopes. These conditions include, but are not limited to: air leakage, missing or damaged insulation, latent moisture, and pest infestation. Since thermographic detection of these conditions is qualitative, temperature measurement is not required. In fact, there are no reliable means for correlating temperature with the severity of the aforementioned deficiencies. For latent moisture, there is no acceptable temperature limit or differential.
Infrared inspections may be used to detect a wide variety of problems in building envelopes. These conditions include, but are not limited to: air leakage, missing or damaged insulation, latent moisture, and pest infestation. Since thermographic detection of these conditions is qualitative, temperature measurement is not required. In fact, there are no reliable means for correlating temperature with the severity of the aforementioned deficiencies. For latent moisture, there is no acceptable temperature limit or differential.
The InterNational Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI®) of Boulder, CO, recently announced that Jim Seffrin has been appointed its new Director of Thermography Training. As a recognized leader in the science of infrared technology, Jim will also serve as a subject matter expert to InterNACHI as they continue to expand their infrared training courses.
InterNACHI® founder Nick Gromicko, had this to say: “During the past few years, the use of thermal imaging has increased dramatically among home inspectors. Jim will work to expand training course options for our members as well providing support for those new to thermal imaging.”
InterNACHI® founder Nick Gromicko, had this to say: “During the past few years, the use of thermal imaging has increased dramatically among home inspectors. Jim will work to expand training course options for our members as well providing support for those new to thermal imaging.”
IRINFO.ORG, an authoritative web resource in the infrared field, continues to recognize our industry’s best web sites with its 5 Star website award. 5 Star recognition is reserved for websites that professionally promote IR thermography and related predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring technologies.
In celebration of IR/INFO’s 29th anniversary, Infraspection Institute are pleased to announce a special offer combining the world’s most respected infrared training and certification program with the industry’s original technical conference.
Attend IR/INFO and receive a tuition voucher for up to 100% discount on a 2018 Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer® training course.
Attend IR/INFO and receive a tuition voucher for up to 100% discount on a 2018 Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer® training course.
