Today at the 2014 RESNET Conference in Atlanta RESNET revealed some long awaited details regarding the certification procedure for HERS Raters performing infrared inspections. A memorandam of understanding from May 2013 outlined how RESNET would work with the American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) to develop the Level II Certification in Infrared Thermography for Building … Continue reading
Effective today, May 15, FLIR Systems has lowered the cost of entry for their renowned thermal cameras to under $1000. In an unanticipated pricing move, customers can now purchase the FLIR i3 Thermal Camera for just $995 after rebate. The i3 is currently priced at $1195, already a price leader in the industry. Ever one … Continue reading
Ivy Tools is fortunate to have a close relationship with the emerging home performance industry. We’re often asked about the credentialing process and what it means for an individual or business to be BPI certified. Briefly, the Building Performance Institute, BPI, is an independent, not-for-profit organization which focuses on developing the home performance industry in … Continue reading
So you’ve had some success with your new thermal imager–diagnosing problems and observing thermal anomalies–and now you’re ready to dive deeper. Or maybe you are planning to add infrared thermography to your existing business, but need solid information about how to use the technology. It’s probably not the glamorous side of thermal imaging, but there … Continue reading
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