Greater Philadelphia Stucco Remediation Forum
Bustamante Engineers Staff • Feb 14, 2020
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ABOUT THIS EVENT:
Stucco and manufactured stone have been used in the building industry for ages. Without the right protection, however, uncontrolled moisture will lead to mold, wall rot, and decay, and eventually have an impact on both the aesthetics and structural integrity of homes.
To improve education across the building industry, Dörken Systems Inc., manufacturer of high-performance air and moisture barriers for both commercial and residential construction, has teamed up with Ai Restoration, an experienced remediation company, to educate building professionals in southeastern Pennsylvania on the dangers of improper stucco and manufactured stone cladding installation.
When stucco and manufactured stone buildings are built correctly, they can provide many benefits, including energy efficiency, sustainability, durability, and increased fire protection. Dörken Systems and Ai Restoration, along with industry and building science experts, invite building professionals to the Greater Philadelphia Stucco Remediation Forum focused on building science, best building practices, and the right solutions to protect stucco and manufactured stone buildings from incidental moisture.
Wednesday, March 18 2020
Industry Forum:
8am-12pm
Fee: $25
Consumer Forum:
7pm-9pm
No Charge
Delaware Valley University
Life Sciences Building
700 East Butler Avenue, Doylestown PA
Eastern Pennsylvania has been labeled the stucco and siding failure capital of the United States. Problems continue to surface as homes built in the past 25 years experience water, moisture, and air issues. Informational forums are intended to heighten awareness of the problem and educate select audiences on causes and alternative solutions. Programs for each forum will feature leading industry experts who will be sharing their perspective, insights, and experience in presentations and open panel discussions.
Expert Participants Include:
KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Christine Williamson is Chair of ASHRAE Technical Committee 1.12, Moisture Management in Buildings, and is a member of the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA). She is the founder of @buildingsciencefightclub, an Instagram account dedicated to teaching building science and construction to architects and other building industry professionals.
Gavin Semrow
is founder and CEO of Ai Restoration, Inc., a building exterior remediation company located in Pipersville, Pa. Gavin founded Ai Restoration in 1996. He has, over time, established himself as a water, moisture management, and airflow specialist focused on the exterior core building envelope.
Heather Walton
has been a licensed realtor since 2001. She is a top producing salesperson focusing primarily on residential real estate sales in Central Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She has been recognized for her creativity in marketing properties for sale utilizing social media and excellent communication skills.
Todd McCarty
is a top producing salesperson and has worked in the real estate business since 2000. He has been with Class-Harlan Real Estate since 2013, becoming a partner in 2014 and broker of record in 2016. Todd is an expert in sales networking, market analysis, referrals, and online resourcing.
Greg Bustamante
is a registered professional engineer with 37 years’ experience in civil and structural engineering in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey. His experience includes evaluation the structural integrity of residential and commercial buildings in the real estate, insurance, and community association sectors.
Rob Lunny
is owner of Lunny Building Diagnostics and an expert in performing invasive testing of Stucco, and Brick & Stone Cladding Systems. He has complete understanding of home water management principles relating to roof, windows, and exterior cladding system evaluations.
Peter Barrett
is the product manager and marketing manager for Dörken Systems Inc., an established and well-respected building material manufacturer with offices in Toronto. His involvement with the design community and building materials industry spans more than 25 years.
Proceeds of the event will be donated to YMCA of Bucks County.
For additional information, www.stuccoforum.com
or call 215.348.3890
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