Chapter Monthly Meeting

IIBEC Gulf Coast

Electronic Leak Detection for Roofing, Waterproofing and the Building Envelope

Lessons Learned from ELD Testing and Continuous Monitoring

2 Continuing Education Hours

Presentation & Product Demonstration!

Date & Time

Wednesday, September 17th

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location

Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing

4545 Langfield Rd, Houston, TX 77040

Presentation by

Shaun Katz

CSI, ASTM Member

Product Line Manager

Detec Systems

Shaun has over 25 years of experience in customer service and business administration, with 10 years specializing in Electronic Leak Detection. As an active member of CSI, ASTM, and IIBEC, he has assisted a wide range of clients, including property managers, building owners, and contractors, with both forensic leak investigations and new construction leak detection. A recognized expert in his field, Shaun has delivered hundreds of presentations and demonstrations, earning him the 2020 Presenter of the Year award from the Chicago Chapter of IIBEC. His primary goal is to provide a fundamental understanding of Electronic Leak Detection to ensure all parties achieve valid and conclusive results.

Session Description

These courses will cover Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) testing methods used for quality assurance of roofing and waterproofing membranes. Participants will learn about the principles outlined in the ASTM Standard Guide D7877 and ASTM Standard Practice D8231 and will be able to identify which assemblies are compatible with electronic testing and active monitoring.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the science, capabilities and limitations of Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) as outlined in ASTM Guide D7877 & ASTM Practice D8231.
• Recognize common causes of failures found in numerous types of roofing and waterproofing membranes.
• Identify potential future design and construction failures based on analyzed data from real time construction monitoring.
• Distinguish different applications for ELD testing and continuous moisture monitoring for risk mitigation and loss control.

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