Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Fwd: Only 5 days left to save $100 on registration. Earn 14 AIA LU's & 14 RCI LEU's in Tampa

Florida is nice in the winter, This Building Envelope Investigations seminar is a good reason to go there. 

Register Before November 25th and Save $100      

Join us in Tampa at the 
Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Airport-Westshore for: 
   
BUILDING ENVELOPE INVESTIGATIONS: 
Standards & Methodology for Investigating Roofing, Waterproofing & Exterior Walls in Residential & Commercial Buildings
Monday January 20, 2014 & Tuesday January 21, 2014  
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST

Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Airport-Westshore
4500 West Cypress Street, Tampa, FL 33607

This Course is approved for the following continuing education credits :
14.0 RCI CEU's and 14.0 AIA LU's   
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

 

Attendee Registration Link 
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Early Registration:  
Now through
      November 25, 2013   
 $445

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Standard Registration:  
Nov. 22, 2013 through January 10, 2014: 
$545    
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Late Registration:
after January 10th  
$595      

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Group rates available for registering 5 or more from the same company. Contact us for more information.
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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Tabletop Exhibitor:   

$650   

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Program Sponsor:  

$1,100   
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PROGRAM LOCATION
Doubletree by Hilton 
Tampa Airport-Westshore 
4500 West Cypress Street
Tampa, FL 33607
Guest rooms: $129+tax. 
Rate available 3 days before and 3 days after program. 
Rate expires on Dec. 29, 2013. Space is limited so book now.
 
 
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                                YOU ARE INVITED

        The Building Envelope Institute invites you to join us on January 20-21, 2014 in Tampa, FL for two days of technical sessions filled with information and analysis of a number of building envelop (roofing, waterproofing and exterior wall) investigation protocols. Sessions (see list at the bottom of this page) include actual case studies and useful information to improve your investigation skills, and the skills you apply to the design of building envelopes.   Attendees of this program, which runs from 8:00am to 5:00pm each day, will also receive the following: 

  • 14.0 AIA LU's and/or 14.0 RCI CEU's.  
  • A handout that includes a color PDF copy of each presentation (one slide per page).
  • Copies of related articles written by the presenters.
  • Breakfast and lunch each day of the program.      

                  WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS PROGRAM 
       Are you an experienced architect, consultant, developer, engineer or contractor that designs and/or inspects the building envelope portion of commercial and/or residential buildings?

      Do you, and/or your firm, conduct leak investigations on commercial and residential buildings? 

       Do you, and/or your firm, design and/or develop commercial and/or residential buildings?

       Do you and/or your firm create or review plans, details & specifications for the roofing, waterproofing and/or exterior wall portions of residential and/or commercial buildings?

       Are you new to the above referenced fields and want to make sure you are doing it right?

       Are you uncertain as to the correct protocol or standard to apply or use on various aspects of a building envelope investigation?

       Are you interested in advancing your commercial and residential building design, installation or forensic investigation skills?

       

       If you answered yes to any of the above then you, and your staff, should attend this program. 

       This two-day Building Envelope Investigation seminar will walk you through the process of applying industry accepted standards, protocols and investigation methodology to the investigation of low-rise (four-stories and less) commercial and residential buildings. Case studies of proper investigations included with each presentation will also illuminate design and installation errors that could have been easily avoided.  

       This program will be held on January 20-21, 2014 at the Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Airport-Westshore hotel. This hotel offers free shuttle to and from the airport, free parking and free internet. 

Technical Sessions for this Program
  • Thermography as an Investigation Tool/HAMM.
  • Investigation Protocols & Methodology: A review of ASTM D7053, D5957, E2128 & E2018, and other investigation protocols.
  • Industry Approved Exterior Wall Testing Standards.
  • Thermography for Wall Investigations.
  • Additional Testing Standards Used by Construction Professionals.
  • Tools used in Building Envelope Investigations. 
  • Industry Approved Waterproofing Testing Standards. 
  • Industry Approved Roofing Testing Standards.
  • Thermography for Roofing and Waterproofing Investigations.
  • Using Thermography to Find Condensation in Roof & Wall Assemblies.  
  • Leak Investigations Case Studies.
PROGRAM SPEAKERS
 

 Scott Wood, President, LLC, Level III Thermographer      

Scott Wood Associates 

 

John D. Shepherd, RRC, RRO, Building Science Thermograher     Shepherd Consulting Services

 

Chris Nelson, Senior Consultant

Pacific Building Consultants   

 

Thank You
      
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BUILDING ENVELOPE INSTITUTE 
 
BUILDING ENVELOPE INSTITUTE | P.O. Box 10010 | Torrance | CA | 90505

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Fwd: APRA Advisor - Homeowner Association Information

The new APRA adviser is out!

From: Rich Thompson <rich@regenesis.net>
Date: Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 9:56 AM
Subject: APRA Advisor - Homeowner Association Information


Association of Professional Reserve Analysts (APRA) is the national trade association for reserve study professionals that hold the Professional Reserve Analyst (PRA) credential.   Membership in APRA is open to reserve study providers and related services.  For membership information and the latest APRA Advisor, go to www.apra-usa.com

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Appearances Count.  The importance of controlling architectural restrictions.
Ask the Professional Reserve Analyst. Learn from the expert.
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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

JLC LIVE's Educational Tracks in Portland Puts a Lot of Emphasis on Decks!

If you build, design or waterproof decks, you probably want to get to Portland in December!

JLC Live has a few educational tracks for all of you. The first are on Wednesday Dec 4th  

W02 - Deck Design Application Workshop and CAD Software


Kim Katwijk

There must be 40 design applications out there. Which one is easy to learn? What can give me the edge over the other deck builders? How much does it cost? If you still draw your decks on paper, it is time to come to the 21st century. We will explore most of the CAD software available, what they do well, what they can't do, and what you can make them do!  Break out of the box. There's more to deck design than right angles. In this session you will learn how to:


• Utilize CAD software effectively
• Use simple geometric shapes to create something unimaginable
• Advance your bottom line by learning how to give your clients numerous design options

Next up is 

W05 - Construction and Waterproofing Methods for Walking Decks and Tile Covered Decks

Bill Leys

Waterproofed decks and/or tile-covered waterproof decks rate high on the list of components claimed to have construction defects. Sadly, many of those claims are true. This session will teach you the best construction practices needed to keep you and the deck contractor out of the court room. The first half of this session will discuss pedestrian deck systems and the best building practices necessary to construct a well built long lasting deck assembly. After, time for Q&A and the second half of the session continues with instruction on tile roof decks and how to properly build and waterproof them for a system that will last 30+ years. Learning objectives in this session include:

• Best practices my company subscribes to when installing new waterproofing systems for tile. 
• Best practices in building and framing a deck that will receive tile, which materials are available for waterproofing tile decks.
• How to properly sequence the waterproofing of the deck with the construction of the building.
• Tile Council of North America standards and methods for tile decks.
• Reduce your risk of exposure to liability. 


Thursday's educational tracks include

T05 - Deck Engineering

Kim Katwijk

This technical seminar focuses on deck engineering and the skills necessary to successfully design and build decks of any size and shape. From the decking down to the footings, you will learn about load paths, spans, beam placements, connections, footings, cost evaluation, railings, stairs, ledgers, point loading and deck covers.  You will acquire building techniques that extend the life of a deck by discouraging the growth of rot. Whether you've been in the industry for 20 months or 20 years as an owner, manager or lead carpenter, these are valuable methods you will be able to take back to your jobs.

There's lots more educational tracks on building-from drywall to new construction technologies...sign up now at JLCLIVE! .http://nw.jlclive.com/Attendee/ShowInfo

Decking demo's, manufacturer's and more all at JLC. See you there on December 4th!



Bill Leys-The Deck Expert
NEW PAPERLESS FAX # 805-856-1528 (by Hello Fax)
805-545-8300 Central California
424-235-3196 S California
831-244-0874 N California
www.concretefloorstore.com  gallery of concrete flooring, installed by CCW
 Learn more about deck waterproofing at  www.deckexpert.com
 
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Sunday, November 10, 2013

From Fire Chief- Congressional leaders, builders to discuss home vulnerabilities to wildfires

Saw this on a blog site...hope they are going to talk about decks and how concrete coatings can reduce the possibility of homes igniting...

"On November 12, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) and the BuildStrong Coalition will meet with congressional leaders at the IBHS Research Center in Richburg, S.C., to explore solutions to make the U.S. more resilient to natural disasters. Rep. Bill Shuster [R-PA], chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Rep. Lou Barletta [R-PA} the chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, will lead a congressional delegation to tour of the research center and observe a demonstration of home ignition vulnerabilities in the 38 states that are at risk to wildfire, the IBHS said."

Read the rest here...

Bill Leys-The Deck Expert
NEW PAPERLESS FAX # 805-856-1528 (by Hello Fax)
805-545-8300 Central California
424-235-3196 S California
831-244-0874 N California
www.concretefloorstore.com  gallery of concrete flooring, installed by CCW
 Learn more about deck waterproofing at  www.deckexpert.com
 
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Excellent Coatings (Finally) Gets an Updated ICC-ES Report-Tufflex II Listed as "Additional Listee"

Excellent Coatings has an updated ICC report under  Division 7 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings. 

The new report replaces their old "Legacy" report, leaving only Life Paint with a Legacy report  listing.  I've heard several manufacturer's tell me that it's taking ICC an eternity to evaluate reports.  

Take a look here at this link to read their new report. http://www.icc-es.org/Reports/pdf_files/ESR-2505.pdf

A big surprise is that there is an "additional" listee, that being Tufflex Polymers with Excellent Coatings products labeled under the trade name "Dexcelent  II"and "Tufflex II". 

It will be interesting to compare the pricing of the materials through Tufflex vs Excellent Coatings. 

Bill Leys-The Deck Expert
NEW PAPERLESS FAX # 805-856-1528 (by Hello Fax)
805-545-8300 Central California
424-235-3196 S California
831-244-0874 N California
www.concretefloorstore.com  gallery of concrete flooring, installed by CCW
 Learn more about deck waterproofing at  www.deckexpert.com
 
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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Mr. Condo Discusses Sliding Doors to A Deck - Limited Common Element or Not Is The Question///

N.L. from Illinois writes:

Dear Mister Condo,

I have a similar situation as described in your question and answer entitled "Can Condo Association Collect Misappropriated Funds Paid for Deck Repair 2 Years Ago?"(http://caict.org/askmistercondo/can-condo-association-collect-misappropriated-funds-paid-for-deck-repair-2-years-ago/)

In 2012 our association informed us it was going to replace our sliding glass doors at the cost of $4600. Prior to making the decision the board consulted with an attorney who reviewed our declarations and by laws. He stated (3 separate times) that due to ambiguities between our declarations and by laws the association should treat the sliding doors as common elements. In January of 2013, a new board was elected and in April of 2013 issued a resolution stating that sliding glass doors (amongst other things) were not considered common elements any longer.


Read the rest including the answer here. http://caict.org/askmistercondo/hard-to-enjoy-new-glass-sliders-in-this-illinois-condo/#!

What do you think? Leave us a comment below!


Bill Leys-The Deck Expert
NEW PAPERLESS FAX # 805-856-1528 (by Hello Fax)
805-545-8300 Central California
424-235-3196 S California
831-244-0874 N California
www.concretefloorstore.com  gallery of concrete flooring, installed by CCW
 Learn more about deck waterproofing at  www.deckexpert.com
 
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