Presentation Overview
Tuesday, MAY 5, 4:00PM-5:00PM
Nicollet Ballroom
The presentation will provide a basic overview of below grade and elevated deck waterproofing and associated drainage systems. The difference between waterproofing systems and other building enclosure barrier systems is explored. An overview of the different types of waterproofing and their installation techniques is included. Several critical transitions to surrounding systems are identified and details are reviewed. The presentation concludes with some humorous examples of how the as-built condition does not always match the design assumptions.
Learning Objectives:
- Locating the portions of the building enclosure that require waterproofing systems
- Identify the available types of waterproofing and associated drainage systems
- Techniques for filed performance testing of waterproofing systems.
- Challenges associated with detailing and installing waterproofing and associated drainage systems.
John Posenecker, Terracon Consultants
Mr. Posenecker is the Senior Principal and the Building Enclosure Practice Leader for Terracon Consultants, Inc. He is a registered engineer in the State of Texas and Oklahoma. His experience includes design, construction, testing and diagnostic investigation of building envelope systems. Previously he spent 10 years with a large regional waterproofing and roofing contractor, 8 years with an acoustic specialty contractor, and 15 years in the commercial nuclear power industry. Throughout his career, Mr. Posenecker has participated in a wide variety of projects associated with the building envelope and he specializes in waterproofing. He is the Vice Chair of the National Building Enclosure Council and is a board member for the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) and the ABAA Standards Institute (ASI).
