Building Envelope Solutions
This set of courses, sponsored and developed by the Canadian Home
Builders Association of B.C.. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
and the Homeowner Protection Office of B.C., is designed to provide
participants with:
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Background building science that will allow them to understand
how durable building envelopes are constructed.
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Practical knowledge and skills to build durable wood-frame
envelopes.
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Practical knowledge and skills to restore failed wood-frame
building envelopes.
These courses are now available through our part-time studies,
evening programs under the heading of Building Envelope Solutions:
Theory and Practice. They are:
| Courses
offered throughout the year |
| CNST 0130 |
Intro,
Building Science & Survey of Building in the Lower Mainland |
| CNST 0131
|
Condensation
Control in Wall Assemblies |
| CNST 0132
|
Rain
Penetration Control for Walls & Sheathings, Membranes and
Flashings |
| CNST 0133
|
Windows
and Doors, Roofs, Decks, Balconies and Walkways |
| CNST 0134
|
Construction
and/or Restoration of Building Envelopes to Resist Water Penetration |
| CNST 0135
|
New Construction
and Restoration of the Building Envelope-Roles, Responsibilities/Quality Assurance |
| CNST 0136
|
Course
Review and Examination |
| Check
here for
course descriptions and current availability of these courses.
If the course you are looking for is not currently offered,
call 604-412-7564 for information on when it will be offered
next. |
Further information on other courses that are offered through part-time
studies please contact either Paula
Rossetti, Program Assistant at 604-412-7564 during normal office
hours.
There are other initiatives currently under development in area
of applied research in the building science section. For an update
on the latest developments, please contact Mr.
Ron Krpan at 604-451-6854 during normal office hours.
