Weatherization Trainer, Energy Auditor/ Multi-Family Building Analyst ICRT- Indoor Climate Research and Training Champaign, Illinois
Infrared cameras are transforming weatherization by making the invisible visible. From air leaks hidden behind walls to moisture trapped in building assemblies, thermography reveals what the naked eye cannot. This session demonstrates how infrared diagnostics expose insulation gaps, duct leakage, and thermal bridges — turning complex problems into vivid, actionable images. But infrared is more than a technical tool. It’s also a powerful resource for training new assessors, verifying quality installations, and engaging clients. Simple demonstrations — like showing a handprint on a wall or using a blower door to highlight air leakage paths — make building science concepts come alive in ways that are easy to understand. Participants will learn how to integrate infrared technology into every stage of the weatherization process: initial assessment, in-field decision making, post-installation verification, and homeowner education. By bridging science, fieldwork, and communication, infrared diagnostics elevate both program outcomes and client trust. This session equips attendees with practical strategies and case studies that show how thermography not only improves accuracy but also transforms how we teach, deliver, and communicate weatherization.
Learning Objectives:
By attending this session, attendees will:
Gain strategies for using infrared imagery to communicate building science concepts effectively to homeowners, trainees, and program stakeholders, increasing trust and program impact
Understand how to integrate infrared cameras into all stages of the weatherization process, including assessment, in-field decision making, post-installation verification, and training
Learn how to identify and interpret common building issues — such as air leaks, insulation gaps, duct leakage, and hidden moisture — using infrared thermography
