Course description:
Is your building designed to combat a lifetime of physical challenges such as expansion and contraction, shifting foundations, building settling, hydrostatic pressure, and waterproofing longevity? Understanding how to properly design and specify a waterproofing assembly to meet project specific need is the first step in constructing a watertight building envelope. Through a detailed discussion, this presentation will help you understand how to select an effective waterproofing assembly to avoid water penetration and avoid costly repairs.
Learning objectives:
• Why Waterproofing is the only choice when there is usable space below grade?
• What happens when the groundwater table rises due to snow melt or heavy rain fall?
• What is capillary rise and does this impact our design of the waterproofing system?
• What are the effects of hydrostatic pressure on our buildings when waterproofing is installed on the “Positive” or “Negative” of the foundation?
• “Waterproofing” or “Dampproofing”?
This presentation is a one-hour discussion and qualifies for continuing education credit as recognized by the Ontario Association of Architects.
To register, contact:
Michael Hooper – Building Science Representative
416-577-6138
mhooper@henry.com
-or-
Roger Ali – Building Science Representative
416-578-1240
rali@henry.com
Certificates will be provided.