RedVector RV-10026

Window Installation: Concrete Masonry Unit Techniques & Standards

Window Installation: Concrete Masonry Unit Techniques & Standards

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RV-10026

SME: John Jervis

This course has been discontinued
 
This 1-hour interactive online course delves into the dynamics of Concrete Block wall construction, enabling window installers to better properly fit windows. Different types of wall construction present different challenges, and the need to meet Hurricane Code Standards means Florida and other coastal areas have unique requirements. Window Installation: Concrete Masonry Unit Techniques & Standards is invaluable for builders who want to understand how to perform superior work and mitigate the chance for leaks due to faulty installation.

At the end of this course, you will understand the techniques and materials necessary to effect a proper installation of residential windows in buildings constructed of CMU walls.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:
  • Recognize concrete block construction and the challenges of installing a window or door using a buck system
  • Describe the way Hurricane Codes and the development of Coastal Code requirements impact the selection of materials for and installation of residential windows
  • Discuss the techniques and materials for adequate drainage and sealing of window and door units installations in Concrete Masonry Units (CMU walls)
  • Arrange the proper sequence for proper installation as recommended by recent standards creations and code revisions
  • Define the terms contained in manufacturer’s instructions and applicable codes