Masonry Technology, Inc. is eager to help with your continuing education needs. We provide live and on-demand training for architects and builders. This approach gives us much more flexibility in the ways we can offer AIA CES provider workshops and other MTI training. We can meet virtually with customers quickly, and on their schedules. We also feel that this a much better use of natural resources.
Masonry Technology, Inc. is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit Earned on completion of these programs will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members are also available. There is no charge for any course!
These rainscreen drainage related courses are offered asynchronously through this web site, so you can take the course at your convenience. Four of these courses qualify for HSW and SD credit. If you already have an MTIdry.com account, login and just click one of the Take Online Course buttons below. If you don't have an account yet, sign up for free! Contact Mark at 1-800-879-3348 or email him at mark@mtidry.com with questions.
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New Class as of 11/2012: Rainscreen 101 Revisited - Avoiding Failure! HSW & SD AIA Credit View Below
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Drainage Planes and Weep Systems for Thin VeneersYou must be logged in as a registered user to take this course. Not Registered Yet? It's Quick, and Free. Course #MTI 109 Takes an in depth look at the natural phenomena that lead to moisture problems in thin veneer walls, and discover why every thin veneer wall should include a rainscreen drainage plane system. |
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Preventing Moisture Problems in Single Wythe CMU WallsYou must be logged in as a registered user to take this course. Not Registered Yet? It's Quick, and Free. Course #MTI 209 An overview of physics principles that enable moisture to penetrate single wythe cmu wall systems. Describes design details (including the use of rainscreen drainage plane technology) that work to prevent entrapped moisture problems. |
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Rainscreen 101: Exterior Building Envelope Moisture ControlYou must be logged in as a registered user to take this course. Not Registered Yet? It's Quick, and Free. Course #MTI 309 What is a Rainscreen? What must Rainscreen technology really do? Learn about the important features of a true Rainscreen and why proper Rainscreen drainage plane technology is essential for your wall system. This presentation covers the components of an effective rainscreen drainage plane system for rainscreen building envelopes; examines the issue of air movement in building envelopes; and looks at the special needs of window and door openings in building envelopes and how to effectively deal with their special moisture issues. This is a multimedia program and includes animations, photos, drawings, and narration by rainscreen drainage plane expert, John Koester. |
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Breaking the Mold! Improving Building Health & Sustainability with a Rainscreen Drainage Plane SystemYou must be logged in as a registered user to take this course. Not Registered Yet? It's Quick, and Free. Course #MTI 409 This course was designed to help you meet the AIA’s HSW and Sustainability requirements and to give you new insight on how rainscreen drainage plane systems improve building health and sustainability. The course will provide specific reasons for using rainscreen drainage plane systems in your next building project. Through the use of animations, the presentation demonstrates how to place them in a variety of wall details. According to the Whole Building Design Guide, “Among all the challenges plaguing buildings, moisture-related problems are at the top of the list.” Discover how to greatly reduce these entrapped moisture problems through the proper implementation of the correct rainscreen drainage plane system. |
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Don't Waste Your Energy: Rainscreen Drainage Plane Systems Save Energy...You must be logged in as a registered user to take this course. Not Registered Yet? It's Quick, and Free. Course #MTI 509 This course was designed to help you meet the AIA’s HSW and Sustainability requirements. Based on recent research and testing, it gives new insight on how a rainscreen drainage plane system can reduce energy costs while also improving building HSW and Sustainability. The course emphasizes a holistic approach to building design and stresses the importance of all components working together to achieve lower energy costs, healthier indoor environments and longer building life. Discover how the proper implementation of a rainscreen drainage plane system, when properly detailed and installed, helps reach these important HSW & Sustainability goals. |
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Moisture Management From The Ground Up! Sustainability Strategies for the Rainscreen Building EnvelopeYou must be logged in as a registered user to take this course. Not Registered Yet? It's Quick, and Free. Course #MTI 609 The evidence supporting moisture intrusion into the rainscreen building envelope as a major contributor to Sustainability, HSW and Energy Efficiency problems is overwhelming. This course focuses on three areas of the building envelope that have unique moisture intrusion issues: the foundation, window and door rough openings and parapet walls. The course not only looks at how moisture gets into these moisture-prone areas of the rainscreen building envelope, it also presents suggestions on how to remedy the problems with effective rainscreen moisture management systems. This course was designed to help you meet the AIA’s HSW and Sustainability requirements. |
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Rainscreen 101 Revisited: Avoiding Failure! NEW!You must be logged in as a registered user to take this course. Not Registered Yet? It's Quick, and Free. You must be logged in as a registered user to take this course. Not Registered Yet? It's Quick, and Free. Course #MTI 712 Moisture is the number one cause of building envelope failures. When used correctly, rainscreen moisture management systems greatly reduce that risk; however, one size doesn’t fit all! From furring strips to building wraps to manufactured rainscreen drainage products, the potential rainscreen drainage choices are many, but certainly not equally effective. Learn the fundamentals of choosing the right rainscreen moisture management system for your next project and leave with resources that can simplify the process. And discover why using the correct rainscreen moisture management system creates a more sustainable building! This course was designed to help you meet the AIA’s HSW and Sustainability requirements. |
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Take a Free Class Now!There are many rainscreen drainage plane products on the market so how do you choose the one that is right for your project? MTI created Drainage Plane University to help you learn the essentials of effective drainage plane products. Using short Flash movies, MTI compares the effectiveness of the various types of materials currently being used in drainage plane products. Then a list of positive characteristics is presented. Finally, a link to a wealth of scientific testing information is provided. MTI believes that educated customers make the best decisions. Get quick, research-based information at no cost! |
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Wet Basement Problems? You're Not Alone!Having a wet basement is a common but preventable problem. Sump basket - sump pump systems, and drain field- drain tile systems can prevent moisture from invading your basement. Learn about why basements get wet, and how to keep your basement dry, with our Below-Grade Moisture Control Presentations! |
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What You Should Know About RainscreensWhat is a Rainscreen? What must Rainscreen technology really do? Learn about the important features of a true Rainscreen and why proper Rainscreen technology is essential for your wall system. |
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HyperSpecs® Wall Details TrainingGet an overview of how HyperSpecs® Wall details can work for you and your customers by providing all the details you need for your project. |
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MSDS InformationDownload Materials Safety Data Sheet for MTI Rainscreen Drainage Plane Products |
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