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House Framing Defects

Webinar description

This webinar provides a series of defect recognition photos based on a new build for a wood framed house. Participants will be viewing a number of photos providing sample close up details where it’s simply a build gone in the wrong. In this webinar we are going to have an overview on wood framing including the installation and factors that should be considered when reviewing new house construction.

What students will learn?

  • Identification of defects

  • How new home builds can go wrong

  • What factors should be considered on new builds

Who should take the seminar?

  • Chief and Council

  • Band Administrators

  • Housing Managers and staff

  • Housing officers

  • Housing inspectors

  • Contractors and renovators

Instructional hours

  • Webinar notes/readings materials should be reviewed prior to webinar.

  • Webinar - 1 hour total

Instructor

  • Claude Lawrenson, Retired college professor of Architecture
    FNNBOA Building Consultant & Educator

Required tools, equipment and learning resources

  • Computer based communication capability – Webex (instructions will be provided on how to access Webex)

  • Smart phone if you chose to use it for the courses.

  • Participants should download/review the following reference links:

    • CMHC – Canadian Wood Frame Construction (Reference Book)

    • Canadian Wood Council (Various reference documents)

Schedule of the webinar

The webinar is planned for the following day:

  • May 27 at 1 pm EST

Registration

  • Once registered, information will be sent on how to log into Webex.

  • Course information may be sent be sent in advance.

Prerequisite

  • None

Later Event: May 31
Teleinspections