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Moisture Management in Tiled Showers (WI Contractor Credit Only)


Total Credits: 1 including 1 Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor

Categories:
WI Contractor Credit
Faculty:
Andy Acker
Duration:
1 Hour
Format:
Audio and Video
License:
Access for 180 day(s) after purchase.



Description

Leaks and mold continue to pose serious problems for the construction industry. This course compares traditional waterproofing systems with modern waterproofing technology to show how tiled showers have evolved. The fundamentals of both approaches, including proper design, execution, and function are presented, with close attention paid to common errors, as well. The benefits of bonded waterproofing technology and how it has improved tiled showers are stressed.

Note: This course is only approved for WI contractor credit. 

Course Outline
  • Introduction
  • The importance of Moisture Management
  • Common Approaches to Building a tiled Shower
  • Bonded Waterproof Shower System Components

Learner Objectives
  • Understand the importance of effective moisture management in a tiled shower.
  • Describe the two most common approaches for constructing a tiled shower.
  • Describe challenges associated with waterproofing a shower using traditional construction methods.
  • Recognize the benefits of using latest industry technologies to construct a fully waterproof and vapor-tight shower assembly

Quiz Info

In order to receive continuing education credit(s), you will need to take a 10-question quiz following the course. To pass the quiz, you will need to achieve a score of 70% or higher. If you are unsuccessful, you will have an opportunity to repeat the quiz. Once you have successfully completed the quiz, you can download your continuing education certificate(s) showing the credit(s) that you have earned.


Credit Info

This course is approved for one hour of WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifier CE by the Wisconsin Dept. of Safety & Professional Services.

If you are eligible to receive continuing education credits, your information will be electronically reported to the appropriate agency within 3 business days of course completion.


Access Info

Your online course is accessible 24/7. The course will be available to you for 180 days from the purchase date.


Questions and Comments Questions and comments related to the curriculum for this course may be submitted to the instructor at education@housingfirstmn.org.

Faculty

Andy Acker's Profile

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Schulter-Systems North America


As Director of Education & Training, Andy oversees Schulter's education program and is the lead presenter at Innovation Workshops. His focus is developing workshops and classes that provides the tiling community with access to industry-approved tiling methods. Before joining the company in 1997, Andy was a tile installer for 20 years, with more than half of his experience as a California state C-54 licensed contractor. Andy also serves on the board of directors of the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF).