hieveryone,
I was wondering if anyone knew wich schools were the best to attend to become a good weatherization contractor. I enjoy doing this work alot, but would like to be much more compotent than I am now.
Moe;
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Greetings Moe,
This post, in response to your question, will bump the thread through the 'recent discussion' listing again which will increase it's viewing.
Perhaps it will catch someone's attention that can help you with advice.
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I like the taunton book on weatherization and insulation. If you do a search of books for sale on the taunton website I am sure it will turn up, its in the "for pros by pros" series.
I can't help you with a school or any kind of certification but there is a thread in the business section about persuing this line of work.
Just happen to be in the neighborhood Cobber. My computer crashed so for some reason I have no copy/paste on this one so no links today.
Google HERS rater and you will find a wealth of knowlege for classes on weatherization. A HERS rater class will last a week and it is very very tough class but passable by all means. You must excel in math skills or it is next to immpossible. To be a HERS rater you will need a HERS provider to inspect and accredit your work. Another week long class and you can become a HERS provider and have several raters under you (for a small fee of course).
OTOH, if you are just looking at some general knowledge you can take a Whole House Diagnostic class. It is a HERS rater condensed version that takes 2 days. It will teach you the basics and how to use a blower door and duct blaster.
HERS rater- $1500-$2000.... Test-$50 each time (online)
HERS provider- $1500-$2000.... Test-$50 each time (online)
Whole House Diagnostic- $250-$400.... Test given on site and included
If you live close to the Dallas area I can even break out the rolladex and get you some numbers of some of the cheaper ones. Rater or Provider will be in Austin though.
Be advised this info is a few years dated but should be close.
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If this is something you really want to specialize in you should consider investing in a FLIR camera. It will impress your clients.
http://www.trekequipment.com/flir/index.asp?gclid=CL-p7rGy9ZcCFQYcHgodyk-wCw