In order to help professionals attain the 20 hours of CPD training towards their professional status, we are offering a range of virtual CPD seminars on a range of property preservation topics.
These are completely free, and all you need to do is register your interest on the link below and we will send you a google hangout invite to join the seminar.
The free virtual CPD seminars will be every Wednesday at 2pm starting on the 7th of October. The full list of seminars and dates can be found below:
The seminars will be around 1 hour 15 minutes, with time after the main presentation for a Q&A session.
Wednesday 7th October 2pm: Damp Control
A refresher on the different factors behind dampness in walls, this CPD will cover the following:
- Use of moisture profiling to aid diagnosis
- Techniques for dealing with several types of damp ingress including lateral rainwater penetration, condensation and rising damp
- Methods available for damp proofing including systems for listed buildings
Wednesday 14th October 2pm: Condensation Control & Improving Air Quality in the Home
A seminar on how to manage air humidity, air temperature and wall surface temperature, this CPD will cover the following:
- How condensation and mould is formed
- How to deal with condensation and moulds
- Whole house ventilation units and heat exchange fans
Wednesday 21st October 2pm: Basement waterproofing to BS8102
A review of the 3 Types of Waterproofing (Type A, Type B and Type C). this seminar will include:
- Three grades of protection in below ground spaces
- Explore the recent changes made by Premier Insurance and the NHBC and their guarantee specifically to waterproofing in ‘new-build’ basements
- Changes to chapter 5.4 of their Technical Guidance Docs
Wednesday 28th October 2pm: Woodworm, Wet and Dry Rot, and Timber Repairs
This seminar will go over the main species of wood boring insects and wood rotting fungi including:
- Their individual characteristics
- Correct identification and the latest survey and treatment methods
- The use of resins to repair large section timbers
Wednesday 4th November 2pm: Wall Ties, Masonry Stabilisation and Structural Reinforcement
This seminar will cover the history of wall ties and BS1243. It will include:
- Extent of the wall tie corrosion problem in the UK
- Best surveying practice and BRE Digest 401 to visually grade wall tie condition
- Practical solutions to replace corroded ties, crack stitching, lintel creation and consolidating weak masonry with grout inflated anchors
Wednesday 11th November 2pm: Bird Control and Deterrence
This seminar will cover the need for bird deterrence measures. It will include:
- The problems infestation causes
- Health risks
- A review of current bird deterrent techniques
- The need for bird fouling clearance and site sanitation
If you have any further questions or require any assistance, please get in contact with us at marketing@petercox.com
