Waterproofing Academy
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Effective waterproofing is essential to the long-term performance, safety, and sustainability of any structure. This academy offers a comprehensive look at strategies to prevent water intrusion, improve durability, and enhance building envelope resilience across a range of project types.
Courses explore common failure points such as wood-framed balconies, highlight solutions for retrofitting existing buildings toward net-zero performance, and examine how to select the right waterproofing systems based on construction type and environmental demands. Additional topics include integrated envelope strategies, moisture mitigation, and protecting against biological threats such as termites. Whether you’re designing new construction or tackling complex retrofit challenges, these courses provide the knowledge and tools to ensure dry, durable, and high-performing buildings.
Academy Courses
8 AIA LU/HSW
Beyond the Membrane: Detailing Below-Grade Waterproofing for Real-World Performance
Terminations, transitions, penetrations, sequencing, and field conditions that influence long-term durability.
Credits: AIA/HSW
Type: Webinar
Aug 4 2026 2:00 PM ET
Decoding the Datasheet: Understanding Below- Grade Waterproofing Performance
Translating laboratory testing, evaluation reports, and field detailing into real-world below-grade waterproofing performance
Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC
Type: Multimedia
Why Waterproof Balconies Fail: Design and Remediation Strategies for Commercial and Residential Projects
Preventing Moisture Intrusion and Ensuring Long-Term Durability in Elevated Exterior Assemblies of Wood-Framed Buildings
Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC, IDCEC/HSW
Type: Webinar On-Demand
Waterproofing Wood-Framed Balconies
Advanced methodologies using sheet-applied membrane systems
Credits: AIA/HSW, GBCI, ICC, IDCEC/HSW
Type: Article
Choosing the Right Waterproofing System
Yields big rewards in durability, sustainability, and occupant well-being
Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC
Type: Article
Defending the Building
Non-chemical barrier systems provide ample protection from Formosan subterranean termites
Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC
Type: Multimedia
Sheet Waterproofing on Wood Framed Balconies
Advanced waterproofing methodologies
Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC
Type: Multimedia
Building Envelope System
Design, Material & Installation - Waterproofing
Credits: AIA/HSW, ICC
Type: Multimedia
