RedVector RV-10099

Flashing for Brick

Flashing for Brick

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-10099

SME: Patrick Kelly

This course has been discontinued
 
Brick flashing is a vital part of the masonry construction process.  The purpose of flashing for brick is to direct moisture, which has accumulated in the wall system, to the exterior and in so doing, prevent moisture from deteriorating building components.

This 1-hour online interactive course is an introduction to flashing for brick. The course begins by discussing the key locations on a building where through-wall flashing should be installed, followed by an explanation of the proper treatment for ends and edges of through-wall flashing. 

The next  topic covers the advantages and disadvantages of a number of different flashing materials that are available for use.  The course then concludes by describing a number of ways to make the flashing details actually work in the field.

Course Objectives
After participating in this course, you will be able to:
  • Explain the importance of flashing in the performance of a masonry wall.
  • Place and configure flashing at key points in cavity drainage wall construction.
  • Discuss options for flashing and drainage materials.
  • List practical installation guidelines for flashing.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Patrick Kelly
Patrick Kelly Photo

Patrick Kelly graduated with a B.Sc. (Civil Engineering) at the University of Witwatersrand in 1976, a MBA from the same institution in 1984 and a M.Eng. (Civil) in 1989 from the University of Pretoria, South Africa. He is registered as a professional engineer in the province of Ontario, and is a LEED® Accredited Professional. Currently he is the Masonry Systems Manager at Hanson Brick.

 

Patrick has been involved in the building and construction industry for over thirty years, the last fifteen years specifically in the field of masonry.

 

Patrick grew up and worked for most of his life in South Africa where he served as the Director of the Concrete Masonry Association.

 

Hanson PLC supplies heavy building materials to the public and private construction sectors in North America, the United Kingdom, Asia Pacific and Continental Europe. Hanson supplies a range of heavy building materials in two main categories: Aggregates, which includes aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, cement and ground granulated blast furnace slag, and Building products, which includes bricks, concrete roof tiles, concrete products, concrete pipes, precast concrete structures and other building products. The end use of the Company's products and services are categorized into residential, infrastructure, and industrial and commercial construction applications.