National Plasterers Council 36th Annual Conference

Course Description

0.8 IACET CEUs

A beautiful swimming pool interior finish starts with a quality concrete substrate. This in-depth, highly detailed day-long presentation – taught by the industry’s leading plaster expert – defines the surface preparation process and its importance. It’s an indispensable methodology that helps ensure a beautiful finish, serviceability, and happy clients. 

Learning Objectives

• Analyze and test pool concrete vessel surfaces for “bondability”.
• Define how to remediate and correct defects in concrete prior to surface application.
• Observe proper pool-surface preparation using bond coats and cementitious materials that help ensure a beautiful and durable surface.
• Understand how plaster mixology and applications impact performance and serviceability.

Instructors

Jon Temple

Robert Abinuman

Brett Holland

Course Description

0.1 IACET CEUs

Inground concrete structures built to indefinitely contain water are prone to significant and potentially disastrous defects when not built correctly. This three-hour course begins with an overview of basic concrete science and cracking identification, and then moves into a careful analysis of specific failures common to concrete watershape construction. With that foundation, the focus shifts to effective preventive and corrective techniques, workmanship and performance standards that prevent costly defects and damage.

Learning Objectives

• Review the causes of structural failures and how to identify them.
• List basic formulas and scientific principles supporting reliable, watertight concrete vessels.
• Define defect parameters and performance standards.
• Identify common workmanship mistakes and corresponding preventive measures.

Instructors

Bill Drakeley, ACI, IWI