This course will first discuss the problems associated with water intrusion.  Next the course will examine different types of cementitious cladding applications along with the pros and cons for the various options.  Water never stops its processes of erosion and deterioration so we will also look at the inevitable repairs that must be made to these applications to continue offering protection from water intrusion.

Understand the rationale behind the use of cementitious coatings to exclude moisture. 

Differentiate between the use of EIFS or stucco on building exteriors. 

Differentiate between the use of plaster or parging / spackling in building exteriors.

Enumerate the dangers of allowing moisture intrusion.