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 Infrared Applications for Building Science

 

Training Location:  NYSWDA Training Center - 5869 Fisher Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057

 

This training is for;
Weatherization Auditors, Post Inspectors, Field Staff, and Building Home Performance Contractors

Course Description;

This two-day training consists of classroom-based instruction and hands-on field exercises. Upon completion, participants will demonstrate a working knowledge of heat transfer mechanisms and building science fundamentals as they relate to residential thermal diagnostics and energy efficiency.

The course provides detailed instruction on the operation, calibration, and optimal use of thermal imaging equipment, including interpretation of infrared data and identification of building envelope deficiencies. Participants will apply these skills in blower door–assisted air sealing diagnostics, residential energy audit inspections, and post-retrofit verification to assess air leakage, insulation performance, and overall building envelope integrity.

Agenda;

Day One

• Introductions and Overview
• Various uses of IR Imaging
• Energy properties related to movement and detection
• Explanation of related IR terms and their context (Emissivity/Black bodies, IR spectrum, reflectance, emittance & transmittance)
• Hands-on camera work & exercises in classroom
• Review of typical imager features
• Describe how energy moves and is influenced as it moves through a residential structure
• Determine whether to take internal and external thermal images
• Using Imagers to detect thermal and pressure boundary issues
• Understanding thermal images and characteristics they may be showing
• Generating Reports and collecting data
• Generating a routine

 

Day Two

• Review day one
• Comparing images to issues
• Prepare imagers to produce and image
• The NYSWDA Infrared Golf Course Thermal
• The NYSWDA Infrared Golf Course Pressure (with Blower Door)
• Discussion about the hands-on images
• Review and selection of the most useful features/processes 

 

Dates;
February 18-19, 2026 / 9:00am - 4:30pm

 

Attendees must bring their IR camera with charged batteries. Depending on conditions, a portion of the training may be held outside. so bring appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.

 

Class Size; 6

BPI CEU; 8

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Instructor;  Al McMahon - Infraspection Level 1 Thermographers/NYSWDA trainer

Course Fees;

$375/person - NY Weatherization Sub-grantees

$375/person - affiliate members

$750/person - non-members

 

**Special note - if you wish to become an Affiliate Member, and save off the non-member rate, please contact Karen McMahon (315-701-0440 ext. 223, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) BEFORE YOU REGISTER for the course.

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