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Date
Friday, May 30 2025
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Time
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Location
Virtual Webinar (Zoom)
Provides an in-depth look at below-slab moisture and vapor protection. The program will examine building material failures, concrete degradation, property loss, negative health effects, and the liability associated with below-slab moisture intrusion. Moreover, the seminar is designed to update attendees on current standards and recommendations from ASTM, ACI, and PCA, as well as flooring and concrete experts from the industry. Questions about vapor retarders vs. vapor barriers, the use of poly/Visqueen, the location of the vapor barrier, radon gas, concrete moisture testing, concrete drying, and effective installation will all be addressed.
Presented by:
Andrew Carr
Regional Manager for Stego Industries. Covering the Mid-Atlantic and Lower Northeast. (VA,DC,MD,DE,NJ,&PA)
Learning Objectives:
- After attending the session, attendees will know how to design an overall system to help prevent moisture related problems such as: floor covering failures, mold issues, concrete drying concerns, and much more.
- Attendees will learn about the most recent standards and industry-expert recommendations in the Vapor Barrier industry, including ASTM standards, ACI recommendations and contributions to sustainable construction
- In addition, attendees will know and be able to explain the difference between a Vapor Retarder and a Vapor Barrier and know how to specify each.
- You will know what Vapor Barriers are necessary and how to identify the ideal product to go underneath of your building.
HSW Justification:
This course is a certified HSW course as it covers how to increase indoor air quality. Preventing things such as mold growth and radon mitigation.
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