Moisture Intrusion Shortcuts ARE Construction Defects
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Agenda
Part 1, Tuesday, August 4, 2020
10:00 am – 1:15 pm CDT (incl. 15-min. break)
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
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
Part 2, Wednesday, August 5, 2020
10:00 am – 1:15 pm CDT (incl. 15-min. break)
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
• Building Science- Joe Lstiburek
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.6 CEUs (Building)
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Speakers
Michael Minigh
Michael Minigh has utilized his 36 years of construction experience and exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS)/moisture intrusion technical expertise to prevent, locate, and resolve building envelope moisture intrusion problems to reduce long-term heating and cooling costs of government, commercial, institutional and residential buildings. He educates and advises government officials, architects, designers, building owners and contractors of the advantages of properly designed, detailed and installed continuous exterior insulation, particularly EIFS and insulated stucco systems. Mr. Minigh assists professionals as a 3rd party inspector/consultant and expert witness/preconstruction problem prevention consultant. He insures the proper detailing and installation of EIFS and continuous insulation for long-term durability and performance. Mr. Minigh performs pre-construction review of specifications and details to insure the accuracy of moisture-resistant design, provide pre-construction coordination of trades and regular on-site inspections
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Course Title: Moisture Intrusion Shortcuts ARE Construction Defects
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines common causes and locations of moisture problems in homes, which are usually related to poor construction practices. This course explores best practices to avoid moisture-related problems in structures and how to locate and repair existing problems.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify construction practice shortcuts that often result in moisture problems in new homes.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify the most common moisture intrusion locations, including kickouts, windowsills, head flashing, deck attachments, floor lines, and flashing.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify and describe construction shortcuts that lead to moisture failures in roofs and foundations, crawl spaces, basements and slab floors.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to discuss moisture intrusion repair protocol and repair oversight, and they will be able to reference available publications and website that are available for additional guidance for avoiding moisture intrusion problems.
LUs: 6.0 LU Type: LU|HSW
Prerequisites: Experience with building design and construction
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 06/24/2023
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