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2012 Fizzano Bros. Concrete Products Inc. Masonry and Concrete Products Seminar

  • CES LUs4 AIA/CES LUs
  • Date3/14/2012
  • Time11:00 am
  • LocationCenter for Architecture, 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
  • OrganizationFIZZANO BROS. CONCRETE PRODUCTS INC.
  • CostFree
  • Registration Registration required. tom@fizzano.com 610-457-5173

Fizzano Bros. Concrete Products Inc.
EARN UP TO 4 AIA/CES LUS AT THE 2012 FIZZANO BROS. CONCRETE PRODUCTS MASONRY AND CONCRETE PRODUCTS SEMINAR.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 11am to 3pm.
Center for Architecture Main Hall 1218 Arch Street Philadelphia, Pa 19107
Admission and Lunch are FREE to ALL.
Registration is Required at tom@fizzano.com by 3/9/12.
Register for one, two, three, or all programs. Each program will earn one AIA/CES LU.

PROGRAM ONE. 11am to 12pm.
DESIGNING WITH SURFACED MASONRY WALL SYSTEMS 1 AIA/CES (HSW) LU

This program will cover the various types of surfaced masonry wall systems for interior CMU walls. Discussion will center around the advantages and disadvantages of these different types of surfaced masonry and why choosing a system that provides a smooth, pinhole free monolithic surface can provide added protection for areas subjected to abuse, harsh environments and sanitary standards.
Instructors: Tom Fizzano Sales Manager Fizzano Bros. Concrete Products Inc.
Wally Bates Coating Consultant Tnemec Company Inc.

PROGRAM TWO. 12pm to 1pm.
SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE MASONRY DESIGN: MOLD PREVENTION & MOISTURE PENETRATION 1 AIA/CES (HSW/SD) LU

Learn about how to keep the interior of a concrete masonry structure completely dry through the use of quality materials, proper detailing and specifying, as well as proper construction techniques. The program addresses from where mold comes and what fosters growth. Further the course illuminates that concrete masonry does not provide food for mold, is not damaged by it, and is easily cleaned.
Instructor: Canan D’Avela RA Director Technology, Codes & Technical Sales Concrete Products Group.

PROGRAM THREE. 1pm to 2pm.
PROPER INSTALLATION OF LIGHTWEIGHT MANUFACTURED STONE VENEER AND THE DIFFERENT TESTING CERTIFACTIONS AVAILABLE TO MANUFACTUERS 1 AIA/CES (HSW) LU

This presentation will give an overview of manufactured stone, discuss proper installation procedures and review the importance/value of testing certifications offered to manufacturers of stone veneer.

Instructors: Don Good Sales Representative Fizzano Concrete Products Inc.
Ryan Drawbaugh Regional Manager – Northeast HW Stone Division.

PROGRAM FOUR. 2pm to 3pm.
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT WITH MODULAR RAIN GARDENS 1 AIA/CES (HSW/SD) LU

This program discusses the use of pre-cast modular rain gardens as a storm water best management practice and LEED strategy. The course explains how modular rain gardens function, the design considerations and options that are available, and construction techniques and advantages.

Instructor: Canan D’Avela RA Director Technology, Codes & Technical Sales Concrete Products Group.


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