utah infrared: Are You a Bug-Zapper?
- 03/14/11 05:26 PM
Effective or Not? Despite their widespread use, numerous studies have called into question the effectiveness and safety of bug zappers. Two of the more pressing issues are the following: Female (biting) mosquitoes and other biting insects are more attracted to the carbon dioxide (CO2) and water vapor in the breath of animals than to ultraviolet light. As a consequence, standard bug zappers typically kill large numbers of harmless and beneficial insects, such as beetles and fireflies, and ultimately fail to reduce the number of the types of insects that prompt the purchase of a bug zapper in the first … (3 comments)
utah infrared: Salt Lake Home and Garden Festival and Demonstrations of the Amazing Abilities of Infrared This Weekend
- 03/10/11 09:11 PM
Salt Lake Home and Garden Festival and Demonstrations of the Amazing Abilities of Infrared Anybody in the Utah area interested in seeing some of the amazing capabilities and benefits provided by FLIR's newest E-60 and FLUKE'S TI-32 Thermal Imaging Cameras should stop by our Booth at the Salt Lake Home and Garden Festival. Utah home-owner's, Property Investor's, Property Manager's, Real Estate Agents, as well as any others interested in Utah Real Estate and Utah Energy Efficiency should visit our booth. We'll have several people available to assist you with information pertaining to : Utah's Home Performance Program by EnergyStar which … (1 comments)
90% of Homes have issues that cannot or would not be detected without using Infrared Technology It cost the same to hire a Certified Inspector as a Non-Certifed Inspector. It cost the same to hire an Infrared Inspector as a Non-Infrared Inspector. Infrared Inspections provide nearly DOUBLE if not more benefits than the traditional "peek & poke" inspection of the past. All Layton Utah Home Inspections should include Infrared technology. Utah Infrared provides thermal imaging services with every Layton Utah Home … (2 comments)
utah infrared: Infrared Detects Defective Thermal Seals During Utah Building Inspection
- 02/01/11 09:03 PM
www.UtahInfraredInspection.com During the right conditions, defective thermal seals in windows can be easily identified with Infrared Technology. Studies have shown that 20% of the windows coming from the factory are defective. It can sometimes take 6-weeks to 3 years for a home or building owner to see the physical signs of a defective thermal window seal. Often windows are installed with defects but by the time the defects are physically noticed, the warranty has expired and the owner is stuck paying the replacement costs. An Infrared scan is one of the best ways to identify defective thermal seals in windows. Finding … (3 comments)
utah infrared: The Demand for Infrared Home Inspections Continue to Grow Among Utah Home Buyers
- 01/02/11 08:47 PM
The Demand for Infrared Home Inspections Continue to Grow Among Utah Home Buyers Utah Infrared home inspections continue to solve problems, save money, uncover hidden defects, and give home buyers confidence in their investment decisions. Without a doubt, Infrared Home Inspections have proven to provide the most advanced and in-depth home inspection available. Many Real Estate Agents still remain on the fence with the decision of recommending Infrared Home Inspectors to their clients. Does this mean some Real Estate Agent just don't care? Not necessarily. Infrared Technology is releatively new in the Real Estate industry and not all Agents have been … (1 comments)
utah infrared: So, are you sure you took your wet shoes off before running back inside?
- 11/28/10 07:16 PM
I don't know weather to believe my $16k Infrared Camera or my friend. I'm hearing one thing, but my Infrared Camera is showing me another, haha. In the Infrared home and building Inspection industry I've learned that my Infrared Camera always shows and tells the truth.
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utah infrared: Thermal Imaging of Buildings, Hotels, and Casinos
- 11/28/10 06:37 PM
While attending FLIR's Infrared Training Conference in Las Vegas, I was able to capture quite a few Casino Thermal Images. I can't think of a better thing for a town than to host an Infrared Training Conference. With several thousand Infrared Thermographers from all over the world, there were few buildings or hotels that didn't receive Infrared scans identifying problems of all sorts.
And of course I'll throw in a FEW defects I detected.
These are defective windows. The circular pattern indicates the thermal seals being defective. … (0 comments)
utah infrared: FLIR Infrared Training Conference in Vegas Was Quite a Success
- 11/28/10 05:28 PM
FLIR Infrared Training Conference in Vegas Was Quite a Success Infrared Technology and Infrared Inspection techniques are constantly changing and therefore the need for continued education is a must. FLIR's InfraMation Conference is the worlds largest Infrared Conference and by attending we can ensure we are still providing the most adavanced Infrared Inspection Services in Utah. We had guest speakers from all over the world including "Make it Right" - Mike Holmes while gathering an additional 40+ Credit Hours from FLIR's Infrared Training Center Instructors. The science of Infrared is quickly moving into everybodies life. Infrared is saving home and building … (0 comments)
utah infrared: Utah Commercial and Residential Infrared Roof Inspections
- 09/29/10 08:19 PM
Utah Commercial and Residential Roof Inspections Power Check Infrared Home and Building Inspections Will Be Providing Discounted Infrared Roof Inspections Throughout October Utah Roofs will soon be buried under many feet of snow. If you own a home or commercial real estate you should strongly consider a Pre-Winter Utah Infrared Roof Inspection. Pre-Winter Infrared Roof Inspections have proved to literally to save thousands of dollars in repair costs especially in the Commercial sector. With a quick Infrared Roof Scan, moisture intrusion, damaged roof areas, poor drainage areas and areas that are subsectable to damage can easily be identifed and repaired … (1 comments)
Infrared Technology Has Allowed Us To Become Far Superior Than Your Average "peek & poke" Flashlight Inspector.
DON'T TAKE CHANCES WITH YOUR INVESTMENTS!
Few Home Inspectors Use Infrared Technology Due To The Substantial Cost Of The Equipment. The Demand For Infrared Home Inspectors Continues To Rise Due To Consumers Seeing THE AMAZING ABILITIES AND BENEFITS OF AN INFRARED HOME INSPECTION.
Ogden, Utah Sandy, Utah … (3 comments)
utah infrared: Utah Home Inspections Should Always Include Infrared Electrical Inspections
- 06/14/10 10:08 PM
Utah Home Inspections Should Always Include Infrared Electrical Inspections According to the Electrical Power Research Institute, Stanford, CA. the #1 cause of fires in buildings is electrical - ahead of arson! NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) research presents 73% of all electrical failures could have been averted by use of Infrared (Thermal Imaging) Inspections. Infrared Inspections will catch about 75% of the root-causes of all potentials for electrical failure or catastrophe. All Power Check Home and Building Inspections Include Infrared Electrical Inspections.
NFPA and InterNachi (International Association of Certified Homes Inspectors) state "Infrared Inspections on energized … (4 comments)
Lately several people have asked, What's the exact difference between a tax credit and a tax deduction in relations to an energy audit?
Your Answer:
A tax credit is a tax benefit offered by either the IRS or a state/local government for spending money on projects such as a energy audits or energy efficient upgrades or installations at ones home or business.
The benefit comes in the form of a direct reduction in the amount of income taxes you might owe or by … (1 comments)
utah infrared: An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure (Pics Included)
- 02/20/10 10:26 AM
Home Inspections performed after a long Utah Winter can show that all the moisture can take quite a toll on our homes. If you notice signs of staining where a gutter meets the exterior siding of a house than the gutter isn't properly sealed. Sealing the gutter is a very cheap an easy fix which can easily avoid what you see below. Walk around your home and look for signs of staining. If you see stains than get some gutter sealant or silicone for $5-$10 bucks, seal the leaking area, and save yourself a future headache.
The Infrared Image below … (1 comments)
utah infrared: Vacant Homes Benefit Greatly From Infrared Inspections
- 12/30/09 07:16 PM
Infrared Home Inspections are beneficial in identifing frozen and busted plumbing pipes. Many of these issues are being found on the numerous bank owned properties. A bank owned or vacant property can often be neglected and a Infrared Inspection can often save your client alot of money and frustration. A frozen pipe doesn't always just bust and cause an immediate and noticeable problem. Often times a fitting or connection will become damaged and a slow leak will begin to occur just inside the wall. Without Infrared Technology these slow leaks are undetectable and go unnoticed until the sheet rock begins to stain or sag. With … (1 comments)
utah infrared: Risk Assesment, Insurance, & Infrared Inspections
- 12/04/09 10:42 AM
Insurance companies are risk assessors just as real estate investors. Both groups need to protect their investments. Luckily with Infrared Technology they found a way to "predict" the likelihood of a claim by the unseen condition of their investment. Insurance companies started requiring Infrared Inspections on many types of building facilities before writing coverage about 8 years ago. According to the Electrical Power Research Institute, Stanford, CA. the #1 cause of fires in buildings is electrical - ahead of arson! NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) research presents that 73% of all electrical failures could have been averted by use of Infrared (Thermal Imaging) Inspections. … (0 comments)
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