Minimizing Risk in Blindside Waterproofing Applications
Sponsored by Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing
Learning Objectives:
- Identify blindside waterproofing product technologies and differentiate between their performance characteristics.
- Recognize product performance criteria to properly design a waterproofing system according to project needs.
- Learn best practices for mitigating blindside waterproofing risks and the appropriate sequence for material installation and detailing of failure points.
- Determine methods to manage critical project areas prone to moisture infiltration, such as penetrations, transitions and terminations.
Credits:
This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.
This course is approved as a Structured Course
Approved for structured learning
This course is approved as a core course
Approved for Core Learning
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a Core Course
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Approved for structured learning
This course is approved as a core course
Approved for Core Learning
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a Core Course
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
This course will identify blindside waterproofing product technologies, their differences, the criteria for product performance, and how to design a waterproofing system accordingly. Best practices for mitigating application risks and managing critical areas prone to moisture infiltration will be reviewed, including the sequence of installation and for detailing failure points.

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