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SUMMARY:Vancouver Luncheon: Vapor Barriers: Nuisance or Necessity?
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n11:45 – 12:00   Registration & Housekeeping\n12:00 – 12:30   Lunch\n12:30 –    1:30   Presentation and Q&A\n   1:30 –    2:00   Networking (optional) \nAbout the Presenter\n \nColin Bercovitch\, Canada Director\nStego Industries \nColin Bercovitch is the Canada Director with Stego Industries\, where he works with architects\, engineers\, consultants\, contractors\, and other building professionals on building envelope and moisture management solutions. He has over 10 years of experience in the construction/building materials industry\, with a focus on below-slab vapour protection and floor covering. Colin regularly works with design and construction teams to help navigate product selection\, specifications\, industry standards\, and best practices. He is passionate about providing practical\, technically grounded education that helps professionals make informed building envelope decisions. \nAbout the Topic\nProvides an in-depth look at below-slab moisture and vapor protection. The seminar will examine how below-slab water vapor migration has become the leading cause of floor failures\, as well as potential contributor to mold growth\, alkali-silica reaction\, efflorescence\, and other building envelope concerns. Moreover\, the seminar is designed to update attendees on current standards and recommendations from ASTM\, ACI\, and PCA\, as well as flooring and concrete experts from the industry. Questions about vapor retarders vs. vapor barriers\, the use of poly/visqueen\, the location of the vapor barrier\, radon gas\, concrete moisture testing\, concrete drying\, and effective installation will be addressed. \nLearning Objectives: After attending the session\, attendees will know how to design an overall system to help prevent moisture related problems such as: floor covering failures\, mold issues\, concrete drying concerns\, and much more. Attendees will learn about the most recent standards and industry-expert recommendations in the Vapor Barrier industry\, including ASTM standards\, ACI recommendations and contributions to sustainable construction. In addition\, attendees will know and be able to explain the difference between a Vapor Retarder and a Vapor Barrier and know how to specify each. \nREGISTRATION\nPlease Note:\nAll WALK-UPS (non pre-registered attendees) must pay a blanket price of $65.00\, including Students and Members. \nRefunds:\nNo Refunds after Friday\, Oct. 9th Noon. Refunds will be offered before Oct. 9th less $25 admin charge. \nEducation Credits:\nThis luncheon seminar qualifies for 1.0 AIBC Core Learning Unit. To receive credit\, enter a valid AIBC Registration Number during the online registration process. \nTo register for this event\, click on the following link: Vancouver Luncheon Seminar Thurs Oct. 15\, 2026 \n \n 
URL:https://bcbec.com/event/vancouver-luncheon-vapor-barriers-nuisance-or-necessity/
LOCATION:The Italian Cultural Centre Society\, 3075 Slocan Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5M 3E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vancouver Events,Workshops & Seminars
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