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<p>ould you or your organization like to build awareness of building
envelope and building technology issues? Leavitt Associates offers
customized seminars and lunch talks tailored to your needs. Our
seminar can be presented in a variety of formats, from a series
of lunch talks, or as an all-day event. We also offer customized
versions directed to the needs of specific groups such as project
managers, contractors, or architects.</p>
<p>If you are interested in attending our seminar or having it presented
to a group, please <a href="contactus.htm">contact us</a> for
more information.<br>
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<span class="softhead"> Example:</span> </p>
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<td bgcolor="#336699" height="30"><span class="seminarheads">Part
1: Masonry and Flashing Explained </span></td>
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<p><a href="#top"><img src="images/leavitt_totop.gif" width="51" height="26" border="0"></a></p>
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<p><span class="selectlead">(50 minutes including Q&A)</span></p>
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<td><span class="seminarbodyCaption">Proper flashing details
are seldom illustrated fully in the office. This seminar
illustrates how these flashings look in real life, and
how to identify and solve problems in advance</span></td>
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<span class="seminarbodyBold">Ancient roots and modern practice</span>:
Did they ever really build them "like they used to"?
Some interesting facts about masonry practice in the recent
and distant past. <br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">The hydrology of buildings</span>
- What goes on inside a masonry wall? Why do we always seem
to recommend cavity walls today? <br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">The art of flashing</span> -
Is a continuation of roofing by other means. We discuss flashing
materials and where to use them; and show examples of details
developed for real-life conditions.<br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">Air barriers versus moisture
barriers</span> - Some myths and realities of the "building
envelope" as understood today. A discussion of the benefits
and features of common water-resistant materials.<br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">Condensation in theory and reality</span>
- When is condensation something to be concerned about, and
when is it not? We discuss occupancies such as residential,
office, pool enclosures, greenhouse, and other humidified
environments.<br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">The causes of cracks in masonry</span>
- Is cracking inevitable, and when does it become a problem?
The mechanisms of brick movement relative to structural movement.
Discussion of brick ties, hardware, and other embedded items.
<br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">Back-up walls</span> - Metal
studs or masonry back-up? A discussion of the advantages and
disadvantages of each system.<br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">Deterioration and maintenance
of walls</span> - Efflorescence, its causes and cures; freeze-thaw
damage and pointing.<br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">Brick veneer and the cavity
wall today</span> - What do you look for in a properly constructed
cavity wall? <br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">Looking to save money?</span>
- Where should you look to save costs, and where should you
not? Realistically understand the costs, benefits, and service
life of masonry wall components.</td>
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<td bgcolor="#336699"><span class="seminarheads">Part 2: Low-Slope
Roofing and Below-Grade Waterproofing</span></td>
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<td class="seminarbodyCaption">The exterior plaza is flush
with the interior carpet surface, and yet this building
is very reliably protected against leakage from the
plaza or the curtainwall. How was this achieved?</td>
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<span class="seminarbodyBold">Fundamentally different approaches</span>:
Sloped versus low-slope roofing<br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">Staying out of trouble</span>:
Ten commandments of low-slope roofing<br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">Watching your perimeter</span>
- Focus on common perimeter conditions in roofing and plaza
waterproofing that cause problems<br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">Plaza waterproofing</span>:
The ten commandments of roofing, as they apply to plaza waterproofing.
The advantages and disadvantages of competing plaza waterproofing
systems.<br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">Danger areas</span>: What are
the common mistakes people make with building expansion joints,
planters, handrails, and terminations?<br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">Below-grade waterproofing concepts</span>
What are the principles behind waterproofing and damp-proofing,
membrane waterproofing, bentonite waterproofing, and other
systems? <br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">How much below-grade waterproofing
protection is enough?</span> We classify the perennial disagreements
on this subject, and weigh in our opinions on how to choose
between waterproofing systems on the market today<br>
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Roofing and Shingle Construction</span></td>
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<td class="seminarbodyCaption">This photograph shows a
graduated slate roof under construction. But the key
elements that will keep this roof from leaking are not
visible in this photograph. Learn the ten most important
issues to address with slate roofing.</td>
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<span class="seminarbodyBold">Shingle roofing</span><span class="seminarbody">
- it lasts a long time if you address key issues in the materials
and construction details. We discuss fundamental concepts
and common problem areas.<br>
</span><span class="seminarbodyBold">Slate roofing</span><span class="seminarbody">
- It lasts a lifetime with proper materials and construction
practice. Learn the key features of monumental slate roofs
and the common problem areas.<br>
</span><span class="seminarbodyBold">Ridge venting, eave venting,
attic venting</span><span class="seminarbody"> - When does
it really matter and why is it in the code?<br>
</span><span class="seminarbodyBold">Flat seam metal roofing
and wall panels</span><span class="seminarbody"> - It has
become popular in the last ten years. Why?<br>
</span><span class="seminarbodyBold">Architectural Metal Roofing</span><span class="seminarbody">
- Or pre-manufactured standing seam roofing. With kit systems,
it's the special conditions where you have problems to solve.<br>
</span><span class="seminarbodyBold">Wood frame construction</span><span class="seminarbody">
- The principles of shingle roofing applied to a vertical
wall.<br>
</span><span class="seminarbodyBold">Exterior wood trim and
bay windows</span><span class="seminarbody"> - Why does paint
peel, why do joints open up, why does wood cup, and why does
wood rot?</span></td>
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<td bgcolor="#336699"><span class="seminarheads">Part 4: Windows
and Curtainwalls</span></td>
<td bgcolor="#336699" align="right"><a href="#top"><img src="images/leavitt_totop.gif" width="51" height="26" border="0"></a></td>
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<td class="seminarbodyCaption">Someone used sealant to
cover over a crack in this stucco wall. Then, a new
crack formed along the edge of the sealant! Find out
why sealants are not always a good solution.</td>
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<span class="seminarbodyBold">Advice for the catalog shopper</span><span class="seminarbody">:
Most windows and curtainwalls today are "pre-engineered"
and guaranteed by the manufacturer. That doesn't necessarily
stop them from leaking! We discuss the main points to look
for in quality and durability.<br>
</span><span class="seminarbodyBold">Window perimeters</span><span class="seminarbody">:
The element that nobody guarantees is the one that fails most
often. Find out why and learn how to avoid common mistakes.<br>
</span><span class="seminarbodyBold">Evaluating the tests</span><span class="seminarbody">:
Windows receive performance ratings from manufacturers. What
do the ratings really mean? We discuss misleading and valid
measures of window performance.<br>
</span><span class="seminarbodyBold">Insulating glass units</span><span class="seminarbody">:
How long will they really last? What do you look for in a
good IGU?<br>
</span><span class="seminarbodyBold">Sealants</span><span class="seminarbody">:
The best of materials and the worst of materials. Learn what
problems sealant can do and what problems they cannot solve.<br>
</span> <br>
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<td bgcolor="#336699" width="66%"><span class="seminarheads">Part
5: Getting What You Paid For </span></td>
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<td class="seminarbodyCaption">By the time this mock-up
was installed and water-tested, the windows for this
project had already been fabricated. Learn the advantages
and disadvantages of mock-ups,</td>
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<span class="seminarbodyBold">Reliability</span>: What happens
when buildings leak? Discussion of multi-stage systems and
common failure modes<br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">Buildings that don't leak versus
buildings that can't leak</span> - It's not whether it passes
the test, but how it passes the test that matters.<br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">The use and abuse of warranties</span>
- When do they help you and when do they hurt?<br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">Avoid falling in traps</span>
- We discuss the need to separate advertising from technical
data, and know the difference between relevant technical data
and irrelevant technical data. <br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">Mock-ups</span> - When they
work and when they don't; when to do them and when not to
do them.<br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">Checklist</span> for the responsible
owner <br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">Goals of construction monitoring</span>:
Ten things to look for when you watch a job under construction.
And then ten more things, when you're done with those.<br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">How really bad mistakes actually
happen</span>: What are the situations where compromise is
bad for both parties? It's always a good idea to enforce the
plans and specifications, but when is it necessary to be aggressively
pro-active?<br>
<span class="seminarbodyBold">How to check a set of plans</span>:
Twenty questions to take with you to your next project.</td>
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<p><br>
If you are interested in attending our seminar or having it presented
to a group, please <a href="contactus.htm">contact us</a> for
more information<br>
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<p class="copyright">© 2012, Leavitt Associates, Inc. ALL RIGHTS
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