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About Mark Watkins:
Certified Thermographer
W. Mark Watkins #7244, has satisfactorily
completed the Infraspection Institute training course and
Examination in the qualitative theory and application of infrared
thermal imaging equipment and is a Certified Infrared Thermographer. This course meets the requirements for training of 1 NDT personnel in the Thermal / Infrared Testing Method in
accordance with the American Society for Nondestructive Testing
document, SNT-TC-1A. Visit:
www.infraspection.com
Building Analyst / HERS Rater
Course
W.
Mark Watkins Has successfully completed a seven-week course of
study that includes the core competencies required for Building
Analyst or HERS Rater http://srmi.biz/bpt/
Weatherization Technician
When Mark and his beautiful wife Evi moved to
Garrett Co. MD one of his first employment opportunities was with
Garrett County Community Action. Mark started as an
installer for one of the weatherization crews and eventually
worked his way up to the foreman position. The experience
gathered during those years has proven to be an invaluable asset
to “Hot Shotz Thermal Imaging Services LLC”. Mark was also
appointed to give instructional seminars to the citizens of
Garrett County on “Low Cost – No Cost” methods of reducing energy
costs while maintaining and even raising home comfort levels,
these classes were funded partially by grants from the Maryland
Energy Office, The Department of Natural Resources and the
Department of Energy. Potomac Edison contributed
educational materials.
Home Construction
Mark furthered his skills and knowledge of
the building trades during his employ with Mike Dehus
Construction, where he apprenticed as a carpenter. Mike requested
Mark to do all of his finish work; painting, varnishing etc. and
encouraged Mark to start his own painting business.
Painting Business
Mark owned and operated “Christian Brothers
Painting Co.” for several years working with prestigious companies
such as: Dehus Construction, Don Nemith Builders, Gosnell
Construction, West Mar Builders and of course scores of private
residences.
Professional Photographer
Mark was taking pictures long before becoming
a Certified Thermographer; Every day after school during his Jr.
and Sr. years of high school Mark would open the family
Photography business “Jay Dee Studio” The premier professional
photography business of the Gaithersburg, DC metropolitan area.
Mark studied under John Watkins, owner/operator of Jay Dee Studio
who during the day was employed as a photographer for the National
Bureau of Standards and during evenings and weekends did freelance
photography. John set the standard as the first photographer for
the Gaithersburg Gazette and on occasion had been contracted to
photograph world renowned celebrities, such as President Dwight D.
Eisenhower, Hubert Humphrey, Warren Beatty and Jane Mansfield just
to name a few. Not only is John one of America’s greatest
photographers he’s also Mark’s dad. John, better known as “Jay
Dee” trained Mark in the areas of Wedding, Portraiture, and
outdoor photography.
Youth Leader
During the years with the painting co. Mark
became very involved with a local Church and was eventually called
to be the youth pastor. After attending a three year bible
institute Mark was ordained and served in that capacity full time
for thirteen years.
Contact: Mark
Watkins
Press Release
Tel. 240-321-5050
e-mail:
mark@hotshotzinspections.com
NEW BUSINESS IN TOWN
PLEDGES TO HELP RESIDENTS INCREASE THE COMFORT, HEALTH AND SAFETY
OF THEIR HOMES, CONSERVE ENERGY AND SAVE MONEY.
Hot Shotz Thermal Imaging Services
LLC,
owned and operated by W. Mark Watkins of Oakland Md, is open for
business and taking appointments.
Thermal Imaging
is a method of constructing an image of the scene using infrared
radiation rather than traditional visible methods. Thermal imaging
is both no contact and nondestructive.
Thermography can be used to perform
residential and commercial infrared energy audits for heating and
cooling losses due to poor construction, missing or
inadequate insulation and moisture intrusion. Thermal Imaging
is the primary diagnostic procedure for determining the thermal
performance of a building envelope.
 “My
job is to help people stay comfortable and save money on their
energy bills.” During his employment with the weatherization
dept. of the Garrett County Community Action, Mark was placed in
charge of teaching classes to the public on Low Cost – No Cost
methods of maintaining comfort and saving energy. Mark has always
had a knack for staying cozy in Garrett Co. “Our first house was
old and cold, very fine snow flakes would blow into our home under
the window sills and around the jams, so I caulked the entire
house from the inside, putting an end to the snow and air
infiltration." That was 28 years ago, and Mark is still tracking
down cold spots today, but now he’s gone hi-tech!
Mark completed his thermographer
certification course in NJ. March of 07 from the Infraspection
Institute
www.infraspection.com. Since then he has inspected,
condominiums, old homes, new homes, log homes and churches.
“Sorry to say, even some of the newest homes are lacking
insulation and fall short of energy conservation standards.” Hot
Shotz conducts a 20 point inspection in conjunction with side by
side thermal and digital images all of which are used to generate
a detailed electronic and or hard copy report. Mark then works
with the residence to determine the best course of mitigation.
Allegheny Power has promised a rate increase of up to 80% in
the next two years. Be sure to read all the literature that
accompanies your electric bill for details and for procuring the
least expensive alternative supplier. If Allegheny remains your
default provider you will be paying top dollar for electricity!
http://www.alleghenypower.com/
 
The darker areas of the thermal image represent cold spots and
the lack of insulation.
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If you’d like more information about this topic please go to
www.hotshotzinspections.com to schedule an inspection call
Mark Watkins 240-321-5050 or e-mail
mark@hotshotzinspections.com
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