Infrared Building Science
IRBS-201
2-DAY Class
Application Course for Supervisors Using Infrared Thermography in Water
Intrusion and Restoration of Buildings
Day 1
- Introductions (Instructor, Students) - 1hr
Course Description/Overview/Objectives - Infrared Theory - 3 hrs
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Evaporation
Heat Capacity
Distance & Details - Lunch Break
- Camera Types/Operation 1.5 hrs
Equipment overview
Care of Equipment - Student Infrared Camera Practice 1.5 hrs
- Case Studies 1 hr
- Homework Assignment
Day 2
- Building Basics - 2 hrs
Designs
Commercial vs. Residential
Landscape
Exteriors: Asbestos, Concrete, EIFS, Masonry, Metal Aluminum, Roofing, Stucco, Veneers, Vinyl, Wood
Plumbing
Concrete flooring
Envelope & Components - Building Assessment and Investigations - 2 hr
Inspection times and limitations
Exterior
Roof
Walls
Windows
Plumbing
Electrical
Mechanical
Energy Assessments - Case studies
- Lunch Break
- Building Investigations - 1 hr
Moisture intrusion, testing and the equipment necessary - Water Damage - 2 hrs
Building defects
Testing strategies
Moisture intrusion
Moisture detection equipment
Cat 1,2,3 loss
Drying equipment - Photo Documentation and Reports - 1 hr
Create an infrared report (use assignment photos)