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Do you have your finger on the pulse of the latest products and services on the market? Are there new techniques and approaches to investigate? What are others in the industry doing that you’re not? Find out February 14–16, 2018 at North America’s largest event dedicated to cold climate residential building. Register now, then download the program book and check out these tips before you go.


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Thursday, February 15 • 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Foundation strategies

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Because all soils are wet and cool and concrete wicks water, all foundations need effective water, air and heat flow management strategies. Pests and soil gases are an issue, too. In this session, we will share state-of-the-art strategies for a variety of foundation systems (including full basements, crawlspaces and frost-protected shallow foundation systems) to help maintain a dry comfortable home. 

AIA 1.25 LU/HSWs, ASHI 1 CE credit, BPI 1.25 CEUs, DSPS 1 Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification, 1 UDC-Construction Inspector Certification, GBCI 1 CE hour, IACET 0.1 CEU, NAHB, NARI 1.25 CEUs, RESNET 1.25 PD credits
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avatar for Gord Cooke

Gord Cooke

Construction Instruction Inc.
Gord is a professional engineer with over 25 years of experience in the low and high-rise residential building industry. As an educator, industry consultant and much sought after presenter, Gord has a unique talent for taking the building science issues that he sees in the field... Read More →

Thursday February 15, 2018 1:30pm - 2:45pm CST
Ballroom A/H
  Demonstrations

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