Agenda

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
8:30 am – 4:00 pm CST


Presented by: Pat Conway

Codes and Guidelines for Masonry Veneers

  • International Building Code
  • International Residential Code
  • TMS 402/602 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures
  • ASTM standards
  • Industry resources

Masonry Veneer Options, Benefits, Challenges, Assemblies, and Function

  • Residential and commercial
  • Anchored and adhered veneer
  • Moisture, air, vapor, thermal control layers

Moisture Management for Masonry Veneers

  • Controlling moisture from bottom, top, exterior, interior
  • Mechanical function of wall cavity drainage and ventilation
  • Continuity of control strategies for: bulk moisture, air leakage, vapor diffusion
  • Overview of key building enclosure interface details

Movement Control Strategies for Masonry Veneers

  • Review basics of unique masonry material and assembly movement
  • Guidelines for controlling differential movement
  • Case studies of veneer movement joint placement strategies

Masonry Veneer Troubleshooting

  • Showcase of masonry issues from the field
  • Moisture, cracks, staining, spalling, displacement, etc.

Masonry Veneer Maintenance and Repair

  • Insights into major and minor veneer restoration
  • Tuckpointing, cleaning, sealing, replacement

 
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Credits

Engineers
6.5 PDHs

Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.5 LU|HSW

ICC - International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in 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 6.5 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar 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

This program is not available in the on-demand format. 

Speakers

Patrick J. Conway

Director, Industry Development and Technical Services at International Masonry Institute

Mr. Conway is a registered architect in Wisconsin. He currently serves as Director of IMI’s internal technical team and is a distinguished national masonry author and speaker. Mr. Conway is a prolific presenter on masonry wall system topics, including: flashing, movement control, high-performing masonry wall systems, air barriers, efficient wall design, structural masonry concepts, masonry drawing and specification review, modern open-jointed rainscreen veneer systems, masonry lintels, single-wythe masonry walls, lessons-learned from the job site, and adhered veneers. His expertise/practice areas are in building enclosure design and detailing, masonry job site troubleshooting, masonry construction document review, flashing and moisture control and masonry movement control. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, the Construction Specifications Institute and International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants. Mr. Conway earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Minnesota.

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: Masonry Veneer Design and Construction

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course analyzes code-compliant masonry veneer design, construction, maintenance and repair and explores strategies to control moisture, movement, and other masonry issues. The course begins with a review of codes and guidelines for masonry veneers before discussing the specific options, benefits, challenges, assemblies and functions. The course provides strategies for controlling moisture and movement, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with building codes and guidelines for masonry veneer design and construction, including the IBC, IRC, TMS 402/602 and ASTM standards.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to explore methods of controlling differential settlement, tuckpointing, cleaning, sealing, and replacement.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to utilize techniques to control moisture from the bottom, top, exterior and interior of a masonry veneer wall.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to explain the mechanical function of wall cavity drainage and ventilation and adopt control strategies for bulk moisture, air leakage, and vapor diffusion.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with masonry

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 04/05/2026

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.