Residential basements are now a popular building staple due to limited space, particularly around the inner suburban environment. Basements require in-depth early planning and understanding of the principles of waterproofing for a long-term viability. In this 2 hr webinar, we will explain - habitable or non-habitable designs, provide an understanding of water tables (natural & [...]
Topics covered and learning outcomes - Introduction into building balconies for long-term success Common reasons why balconies fail? The costs of defects and where we are headed in Australia Compliance to NCC for balcony construction Member Discounts AIW Members are entitled to a 10% discount when purchasing the six webinar package. Check your membership with [...]
Content covers It is common in modern construction that effort exerted in the construction waterproofing process, it is focused on design and materials selection at the front end of the process and little effort is left on the back end for quality control of the execution of those designs. This would explain why the overwhelming [...]
Course Content Relevant codes and standards relating to screeds Difference between bonded and unbonded screeds What are proprietary and non-proprietary screeds Is reinforcement mesh required? Additives, admixtures and their various uses Expansion joint detailing through all layers. AIW Member Discounts AIW Members are entitled to a 10% discount when purchasing the six webinar package. Check [...]
Webinar #2 Understanding Technical Data Sheets for Waterproofing (Monday, 9 November, 2020) If a failure occurs and ends up going to litigation, make sure you are doing all you can to protect yourself and your client! Failure in waterproof installations can be broken down to 3 categories: Materials Design; and Application Statistically, product failure only [...]
Course Content Water stops & why they commonly fail? Compliant installations to AS3740-2010 Who installs the water stops, the water proofer or the tiler? Understanding Sub-tile water damage
Course content - • Step by step lesson in AS3740 water stop compliance. • Common misunderstanding about the purpose of the water stop. • Simple mistakes that have huge rectification costs. • Who should install the water stop?
Course content includes - Understanding the key information on TDS Technical data sheet · How to identify if the product is compliant to the codes and standards · How to identify if the product “fit for purpose” or suitability · Forming system compatibility chains ü Product warranty and compliance certificates · Putting together a “scope of works”
Content includes - · How to identify if the product is compliant to the codes and standards · Methods for testing installation quality of waterproof membranes · Inspection and acceptance testing to AS4654.1 & 2-2012 · Signs to identify a potential defect in the membrane system · Breakdown of key elements to achieve long-term waterproofing success · Learning to develop a scope of works
Topics covered and learning outcomes: - Introduction into building balconies for long-term success Common reasons why balconies fail? The costs of defects and where we are headed in Australia Compliance to NCC for balcony construction