Description
Objectives
Learning Objective 1 – Identify the various types of insulation used in conjunction with masonry construction, and explain installation techniques.
- Explain the concept of heat transfer.
- Explain the purpose of and installation procedures for internal insulation.
- Explain the purpose of and installation procedures for external insulation.
Learning Objective 2 – Identify the need for moisture control in vari- ous types of masonry construction, and de- scribe the techniques used to eliminate mois- ture problems.
- Explain the purpose of and installation procedures for flashing.
- Explain the purpose of and installation procedures for weep vents.
- Explain the purpose of and installation procedures for waterproofing.
Learning Objective 3 – Explain the various techniques used to provide adequate protection during hot- and cold- weather masonry construction.
- Explain the role played by weather data and information in masonry construction.
- Explain the various techniques used to provide adequate protection during hot weather masonry construction.
- Explain the various techniques used to provide adequate protection during cold- weather masonry construction.
Performance Tasks
Performance Task 1 (Learning Objective 2) – Install a 4-foot section of base flashing.
