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Mapei RIBA approved CPD's and Seminars

Mapei present a combination of webinars and RIBA Accredited CPD’s.

Subfloor Preparation & Fast Track Screeds

SUB-FLOOR PREPARATION & FAST TRACK SCREEDS

An overview of common failures in substrates.
Moisture control, measurement and damp proof membranes.
Substrate preparation.
Selection of smoothing and levelling compounds.
Flooring adhesives.
Relevant standards and the key information contained for successful screed design/ application.
Screed placement and testing.
Screed types commonly available in the UK and properties.
Advantages of fast track screeds.

UK & international case studies.

Avoiding Ceramic Tiling Failures Part 1 & 2

AVOIDING CERAMIC TILING FAILURES PART 1 & 2

How to avoid ceramic tiling failures by specifying the correct material in line with tiling requirements.
Background preparation.

The correct adhesives and grout choices.
Jargon busting common terminology.
Reviewing BS and EN standards.

UK & international case studies.

Large Format Porcelain Installation

LARGE FORMAT PORCELAIN INSTALLATION

Understanding of the adhesives and fixing methods used to ensure a solid bed fixing are paramount.
Understanding the difficulties faced and the solutions required.

Render Protected EWI

RENDER PROTECTED EWI

An overview of the different types of renders discussing the various types of topcoats maintenance & cleaning of systems.
Repainting EWI systems.

Epoxy Resin & Cementitious Flooring

EPOXY RESIN & CEMENTITIOUS FLOORING

The two basic product types, resin bound and cement bound systems.
How these products are applied.
What the various requirements are.
The available written standards and how to specify the product.

Concrete Repair

CONCRETE REPAIR

Why concrete deteriorates.
How to carry out a successful repair.
Standards that help with a successful repair.
Systems and methods.
Protection of the structure.
UK & international case studies.

Structural Strengthening

STRUCTURAL STRENGTHENING

Technologies available using FRP's to strengthen structures made from concrete, masonry and timber.
How the materials are manufactured.
Benefits and advantages of using these systems rather than traditional materials.
Design guidance available.
UK & international case studies.

Swimming Pool Construction

SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION

Increase awareness of the relevant standards for reinforced concrete pool construction.

Provide an understanding of state of the art materials used in swimming pool construction thereby:
- Eliminating failures
- Optimising production
- Extending the serviceable life

An overview of effective waterproofing measures and materials used externally and internally to the pool shell.
Levelling the pool shell and application of tiled finishes.
Pool surround waterproofing and finishes.

Specifying Flooring Solutions

SPECIFYING FLOORING SOLUTIONS

Sub-floor preparation required for a successful flooring installation.
Review of the current standards and guidance for specifying the floor finish and performance.
Screed placement and testing.
Screed types commonly available in the UK and properties.
Advantages of fast track screeds.
Types of self-levelling and micro-cement floor toppings.
How the materials are applied and the different finishes that can be achieved.

Below Ground Waterproofing

BELOW GROUND WATERPROOFING

An introduction to bs 8102:2009 and key points to note for basement waterproofing.
Common types of waterproofing failure.
Watertightness criteria and selection of materials and construction type for effective waterproofing.
Introduction to the material types used for basement waterproofing - type a, band c.
Application of materialson site and constructional guidelines.

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