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  • Coastal Construction: Maintaining the Building

    Credits: 2 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course provides guidance on maintenance of a coastal building's structure and envelope. For maximum performance of a building in a coastal region, the building structure and envelope (i.e., exterior doors, windows, skylights, exterior wall coverings, soffits, roof systems, and attic vents) must not be allowed to deteriorate. Significant degradation by corrosion, wood decay, termite attack, or weathering increases the building’s vulnerability to damage from natural hazards.

    Topics:

    • Effects of Corrosion, Moisture, Weathering, and Termites
    • Building Elements That Require Frequent Maintenance
    • Maintenance Inspections Checklist
    • Maintenance of Glazing, Siding, Roofs
    • Maintenance of Exterior-Mounted Mechanical and Electrical Equipment
    • Maintenance of Decks and Exterior wood
    • Maintenance of Metal Connectors
    • Hazard-Specific Maintenance Techniques
    • Effects of Flooding, Seismic Events, and Wind

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
    (must be logged into your user account)


    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: This course is intended for Construction, Civil, Coastal, Facilities, Mechanical, Electrical, and other engineers whose job description may require a general knowledge of maintaining buildings in coastal environments. .
    Publication Source: US Federal Emergency Management Authority

    Donald Parnell, PE

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