Article: Infrared thermography: a powerful tool for roofing contractors.

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A few years ago it seemed like something out of science fiction, but now roofing contractors around the country are routinely using cameras that detect infrared (IR) radiation to conduct roof inspections and pinpoint roof leaks.

To get an overview of the benefits of today's IR technology, Roofing Contractor spoke with Ron Lucier of FLIR Systems Inc. (www.goinfrared.com), which designs, manufactures and markets infrared imaging systems worldwide for a variety of thermography and imaging applications. Lucier is the Regional Thermography Course Manager at FLIR's Infrared Training Center (ITC) in North Billerica, Mass., and he teaches ...

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