Agenda

Webinar instructions will be emailed before the date of the webinar.

Please log into the webinar or sign in to the seminar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.

Live, In-Person Seminar and Live Webcast

Johnston, IA or Online – Tuesday, December 5, 2023
8:30 am – 4:00 pm CST

 

Presented by: Mark Parlee

Common Shortcuts and Construction Defects that Lead to the Prevalent Moisture Damaged Areas in Building Construction

  • Terminology
  • Why these common practices fail, who should be responsible for the resulting damage, and how to avoid callbacks and expensive lawsuits
  • Mold, rot, and bad publicity
  • Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS)
  • Stucco
  • Manufactured Stone Veneer (MSV)
  • Flashing
  • Caulk
  • Overview of exterior products and systems
    • EIFS, stucco, MSV, brick, lap siding, flashing, windows
  • Commonalities in failures

Most Common Moisture Intrusion Locations

  • Actual case studies; photographs of bad detailing
    • Kickouts, windowsills, head flashing, deck attachment, floor lines, etc.
  • Building code requirements and building code language
  • Flashing – moisture barriers – continuous insulation – drainage planes

Moisture Intrusion Testing Protocol

  • EIFS Moisture Inspection Report
    • EIFS details of most common failures
  • MSV series of photos and report templates
    • MSV Industry Installation manual
    • Specific details that most commonly fail
  • Actual class-action lawsuit notices for various cladding materials
  • Water is non-discriminating

Other Common Failure Locations

  • Roof failure details
  • Common shortcuts and details that regularly cause failures, leaks, and damage
  • Drainage: foundations, crawl spaces, basements, and slab floors
  • Common shortcuts that lead to water infiltration

Repair Protocol and Repair Oversight

  • Consultation
  • Supervision
  • Verification

Available Resources to Avoid Moisture Intrusion

  • Publications:
    • Journal of Light Construction
    • Fine Homebuilding
    • Deck Building Guide
    • EIMA Details
    • Brick Industry Technical Manual
    • SMACNA Sheet Metal Detail Manual
    • NW Walls and Ceilings Stucco Manual
    • Recommended website

 

Webinar Instructions

All attendees must log-on through their own email – attendees may not watch together if they wish to earn continuing education credit. HalfMoon Education Inc. must be able to prove attendance if either the attendee or HalfMoon Education Inc. is audited.

Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.

Webinars are presented via GoToWebinar, an easy-to-use application that can be run on most systems and tablets. Instructions and login information will be provided in an email sent close to the date of the webinar. It is highly recommended that you download, install and test the application before the webinar begins by clicking on the link in the email.

GoToWebinar App requirements:
Windows 7 – 10 or Mac OSX Mavericks (10.9) – macOS Catalina (10.15)

Web Browser:
The two most recent version of the following browsers:
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge
Internet Explorer v11 (or later) with Flash enabled

Internet connection: Minimum of 1Mbps       Hardware: 2GB RAM or more

For more information, visit the Support section at www.gotowebinar.com

Credits

Engineers
6.0 PDHs

Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 LU|HSW

ICC - International Code Council
.6 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar and concurrent interactive webcast are open to the public and are designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in Iowa and all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the course for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

On-Demand Credits

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

Mark Parlee

Mr. Parlee is a building consultant with 47 years in the construction trades, having worked as a framing and siding carpenter, homebuilder, remodeler, and exterior renovator. While working in these trades he has built, or dismantled and replaced, the exteriors on several hundred homes. This has allowed him to see what works, and to also see the problematic details that have led to moisture intrusion into the building envelope and to effect corrections. Mr. Parlee currently uses the expertise gathered over his life’s work as a consultant on construction defects and moisture intrusion as an expert witness, and as a seminar presenter for inspection organizations for continuing education credits, and for builders looking to better their quality. He is EDI (Exterior Design Institute) certified as an EIFS, Stucco and Stone Inspector/Moisture Analyst/Quality Control and is also certified by EDI as a Building Envelope II, Steep Slope Roof Inspector and was one of the instructors of the first EDI Stone Veneer Inspection Certification seminar. As a member of the Board of Directors for EDI, he is involved in updating the curriculum and writing new curriculum to keep courses in step with the most current technologies. Mr. Parlee is a certified Level I Infrared Thermographer and Certified Residential Thermographer. He has been a guest lecturer for Architecture Forensics at Iowa State University. Mr. Parlee has also attained certification as a Building Envelope Investigator through BESI (Building Envelope Science Institute). His articles in Journal of Light Construction have been numerous, including “Rescuing a Manufactured Stone Wall” (Dec ’08), “Repairing a Rotting Roof” (June ’10), “A Rot-Resistant Chimney Chase” (Nov ’11), “Mixing Cladding and Stick-On Stone” (Aug ’13), “Best Practices: Adhered Masonry Veneer” (Oct ’13), “Best Practices Stucco” (Dec ’14), “Common Siding Failures” (Oct ’15), “Getting Kick-Out Flashings Right” (Apr ’16), “Common Roofing Errors” (May ’16), and “How to Destroy a Wall in Two Easy Steps” (Sep ‘17). Mr. Parlee has culled his archives of thousands of photos of exteriors in need of repair and addressed the needed proper correction in power point driven presentations for continuing education credits to the National Association of Home Builders Remodelers Council, the American Institute of Architects Iowa Convention, Minnesota Society of Home Inspectors, MidAtlantic Chapter-ASHI (NJ), St. Louis ASHI (MO), Indiana ASHI, Garden State ASHI (NJ), Keystone ASHI (PA), NoVA ASHI (VA), Professional Home Inspectors of Missouri, Oklahoma Residential & Commercial Inspection Association, HouseMaster (CO), JLC Live Northwest (OR), American Society of Home Inspectors National Convention (Inspection World 2015 through 2020), and Alliant Energy Builder Training (2015 through 2017), and local and regional chapters of ASHI.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Course Title: Course Title: Moisture Intrusion in Construction

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course examines several common design and construction practices that can lead to moisture intrusion into structures. At the conclusion of the course, learners will understand why and how these practices fail, how to test for and document moisture intrusion, and the proper protocol for repair of moisture damage.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify commonalities in failures, the health and safety hazards posed to building users, and techniques for preventing moisture intrusion when working with exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), stucco, manufactured stone veneer (MSV), brick, lap siding, flashing and windows.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify the most common moisture intrusion locations, and avoid and mitigate damage due to roof leaks and failures, poor drainage around foundations, and water infiltration into basements and crawl spaces.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify building code requirements for moisture barriers and insulation, and discuss and reference case studies of various repair protocols for specific types of moisture damage.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to discuss and reference technical manuals, building codes and industry design standards that design and construction professionals can use to avoid moisture intrusion into buildings and structures.

LUs: 6.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Some experience with building design and construction

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 10/26/2024

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.