Infrared Thermal Imaging for Block Walls 2013 Thermography Camera Class Announced by United Infrared

March 26, 2013 - PRLog -- Construction that meets or exceeds all building standards is everyone's concern, and it can be helped and promoted through the use of infrared imaging. United Infrared, Inc., (http://www.unitedinfrared.com) announces that their latest class, BlockWallScanIR, still has two seats available for its April 19th class in Charlotte, NC.

It is a companion class to RoofScanIR, held the previous three days. Roof Scan IR teaches about using infrared cameras and thermal imagers to detect moisture intrusion into buildings and through roofs. Details are available by calling United Infrared's main phone number, 888-722-6447, or on the RoofScanIR.com/training website, which is: http://roofscanir.com/training/

United Infrared utilizes infrared imagers (cameras) from all major manufacturers, such as FLIR, Testo, Fluke, Palmer-Wahl, and Soltec.

According to Greg Stockton, president of United Infrared, Inc., the class covers it all: "You might think that the only way you can know whether the grouted cells, bond beams, insulation and other components of a CMU (Concrete Masonry Unit) wall are properly placed, is to open the wall with hammer or drill, where the grout or insulation is supposed to be and see if it is there.

"This test is inadequate, because this sample is much too small (often less than one ten thousandth of a percent). Also, the tiny sample does not show where blockages (to the proper filling of insulation) and/or too much grout exists. The only other effective options are to X-ray the walls or tear them down, which are both extremely expensive," said Stockton.

Stockton should know. He has long been associated with the infrared industry, and is very involved with hosting the premiere infrared event of the year, which is the Thermal Imaging Conference. Information on that can be found at: http://www.ThermalImagingConference.com.

There is a method that is accurate, non-destructive and inexpensive. This is the way to see the grouted cells in the entire wall section.

BlockWallScanIR™ infrared testing method can be performed at any time during the construction process without interrupting any other trades or affecting the progress of the rest of the building. Check out this video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&...

Structural problems in a CMU building are a real problem. If the wall receives a trauma like a hurricane force wind or tornado and customers or workers inside the building are hurt, the legal ramifications can be devastating. A forensic examination of a block wall laid on the ground post-event will most likely reveal some structural deficiencies. The building owner, architect, structural engineer, general contractor and masonry contractor can and probably will be accountable if and when these deficiencies are documented.

However, two benefits arise from having a BlockWallScanIR™ infrared test performed on your newly constructed CMU walls. First, a documented record of the grouted cells and other structural components (in-situ) is created. Secondly, when and if deficiencies are found, a report can be generated so that corrections can be made with surgical precision. United Infrared's website can be found at:
http://www.UnitedInfrared.com.

The owner gets what he paid for and the designers can ‘literally’ see that their specifications have been followed.

For more information on block wall, roofing, electrical, data center, energy scan & moisture classes, all by United Infrared, see its YouTube channel, simply by going here: http://www.youtube.com/user/unitedinfrared