Building materials face deterioration from a variety of threats, the most serious and persistent being water and moisture. When installing masonry (e.g., manufactured stone veneer) or metal building systems, there are many common installation mistakes that can lead to failure, including neglecting to follow moisture management best practices to prevent water intrusion. This course will examine the importance of moisture management in the building envelope and common mistakes to avoid when specifying and installing wall assemblies. We will take a holistic view of water management and how it can impact the building envelope, whether that is manufactured stone veneer, metal, or another material.


Learning Objectives

  • Examine the importance of moisture management in multifamily and commercial construction and the pitfalls of improper water management.
  • Identify water management and installation best practices for manufactured stone veneer.
  • Discuss water management and installation best practices for metal building systems.
  • Explore examples of defective installations and how they can be avoided to better protect a wall assembly from moisture intrusion.