Movement Control and Flashing in Masonry Systems, June 27, 2001
8:30 am-12:00 noon, Loews L'Enfant Plaza Hotel; Washington, DC

Cost: $20
AIA/CES credits: 3 HSW
Contact: Brian Trimble; 800-464-0988; btrimble@imiweb.org

This fast-paced seminar provides an overview of materials and systems to successfully design masonry movement joints and flashing. Attend this seminar and learn critical lessons related to locating and selecting materials to do the job right. This presentation will cover:

Movement Joints

Proper Terminology

Why Walls Crack

Movement Characteristics

Joint Locations & Spacing

Flashing

Why Walls Leak

Flashing's Real Purpose

Critical Flashing Locations

Recommendations

Good & Poor Flashing Practices

Inspection Tips

Hands-on Demonstrations

Join the International Masonry Institute's instructors and masonry craftworkers at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and participate in an interactive hands-on demonstration highlighting the following masonry materials: brick, stone, tile, terrazzo, and plaster.

CES Credits

IMI is a Registered provider for the AIA Continuing Education System (CES). This program receives 3 learning units related to health, safety and welfare.

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