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The Evolution of Self-Leveling Technology 101 (Webinar)
June 04, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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First Tuesday Lunch & Learns - Live Webinars with Grimm + Parker
Live Webinar with Grimm + Parker
AIAPV has partnered with Grimm + Parker Architects to offer a limited number of slots for live-webinar online-access of the firm's Lunch & Learn CEU events on the first Tuesday of each month. AIAPV appreciates Grimm + Parker's support in enabling the chapter to provide this valuable benefit for the convenience of members unable to get to our educational events in person.
First Tuesday Lunch & Learn
The Evolution of Self-Leveling Technology 101
This course will examine the five elements in leveling compounds, their significance, their importance in achieving desired characteristics and how that impacts the soundness of the subfloor and foundation.
The binder is the most important ingredient in any leveling compound which includes gypsum, Portland and calcium aluminate cement. Binders are the key to developing a material that is safe and stable. The geological and historical use of each binder will be reviewed from their development in the construction of historical buildings and presence in artifacts, to their use in modern architecture. Each type of leveling compound will be explored, properties discussed, benefits and disadvantages acknowledged, and recommended applications for each type examined allowing the specifier to choose the best material and method for each job site. Participants will benefit from this instruction learning how to properly select the best-suited leveling compound and will be able to make the best decision on appropriate measures to correct substrate challenges to properly prepare subfloors for successful, sustainable, environmentally friendly, sound flooring installations.
Credits:
1 AIA LU/HSW, 0.1 IDCEC and 1.0 GBCI CE
Please note: You must attend the entire session to receive continuing education credit.
Learning objectives
- Understand the history, modern applications, manufacturing process, and any health effects associated with each binder; the key element found in leveling compounds.
- Analyze the properties, benefits, applications, health, and environmental benefits of new technology in leveling compounds.
- Identify the 5 elements found in leveling compounds and the role each plays in developing specific attributes such as increased stability, adhesion, and strength.
- Understand the material and methods of the different types of leveling compounds, their properties, benefits, and disadvantages, and be able to recommend suitable applications for new construction and renovations to ensure structural integrity and soundness of subfloors and foundation.
AIA Provider: TMT America, Schonox and Kuberit (40107439), Course #AIACES40107440
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Tickets
$10.00 AIAPV Member - The Evolution of Self-Leveling Technology 101
$10.00 Other AIA Chapter Member - The Evolution of Self-Leveling Technology 101
$15.00 Non-Member - The Evolution of Self-Leveling Technology 101
