Water infiltration in buildings: diagnosis, correction, and prevention - Win27
NEW FOR 2027
Continuing education in the construction field
Topics covered:
- Sources and mechanisms of water infiltration (rain, groundwater, condensation, plumbing)
- Building envelope: roof, walls, windows, foundation, and critical joints
- Diagnostic and Inspection Methods
- Corrections, Repairs, and Preventive Measures
- Consequences: mold, rot, loss of energy efficiency, liability
Overall Objective
To equip participants with the knowledge to understand the causes of water infiltration, diagnose it correctly, correct it permanently, and prevent it from the design and construction phases onward.
Specific Objectives
- Identify the main pathways through which water enters a building
- Distinguishing Between a Leak, Condensation, or a Plumbing Problem
- Apply a structured diagnostic approach
- Choose the appropriate corrective actions based on the source and scope of the problem
- Incorporate best practices for prevention into new construction and renovation projects
Contents
- Basics: Water Pathways, Moisture Management, and Building Envelope Principles (Rain Screen, Air Barrier, Vapor Barrier, Dew Point)
- Vulnerable areas: flashings, openings, wall-to-roof and wall-to-foundation joints, balconies, drainage, and waterproofing
- Diagnosis: visual inspection, building history, indicators and detection tools, common mistakes
- Repairs: Targeted Repairs vs. Major Repairs, Sequence of Work, Coordination Among Trades
- Prevention: Implementation Details, On-Site Quality Control, Maintenance
- Real-world case studies and a Q&A session
Format: Virtual
Cancellation / Modification
All requests to cancel or modify an activity must be made in writing.3 working days before the event. QPAT retains the full amount of the registration fee if the request to cancel the activity is made by2 working days or less.
In all cases, APECQ agrees to modify the activity at no charge. In addition, it is possible to be replaced by another person to whom the certificate will be sent.
APECQ reserves the right to cancel any training activity. In such a case, ACOEQ's sole responsibility will be to refund in full the registration fees paid by the participant.