The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has approved the final CPD presentation to complete a suite of six seminars from world market leader in essential tiling protection, Schlüter-Systems Ltd.
Architects are enhancing their current and future development by gaining specific knowledge to guarantee the long-term integrity of their projects involving tiling, through these 45-60 minute presentations, held at their own offices, or at Schlüter’s dedicated training centre in Leicestershire.
Business Development Manager Stuart Ross has taken on a new role at Schlüter, and now has responsibility for delivering the CPDs. He is also working closely with architects on their individual specifications, assisting on the mechanics of essential tile protection and the technology behind it, enabling them to provide design and functional solutions.
Schlüter’s seminars cover the generic aspects of six different types of essential protection for ceramic tile and natural stone surfaces. · Ceramic Tile Internal Movement Joints: Why, What, How? The requirements and application techniques of stress relieving movement joints, with reference to British Standards, including examples of typical problems and how they can be avoided. Also discussed – appropriate movement joint selection and location guidelines. · Uncoupling membranes: Appropriate Applications What uncoupling membranes are, why they are needed and where they should be used to avoid ceramic tile and natural stone coverings from cracking, splitting, tenting and debonding.
Also discussed – the benefits of modern uncoupling systems, and how the uncoupling philosophy has been used for centuries. · Modular Screed Systems For Installing Underfloor Heating With Tiled Surfaces The reduced height and weight benefits of modular screed systems, and how they overcome the traditionally associated problems of ceramic tile and natural stone coverings cracking, splitting and debonding. Also discussed – the theory behind modular screed systems, and why screed movement joints are no longer needed. · Ceramic Tile Waterproofing Systems: Why And How? The requirements and benefits of waterproofing ceramic tile and natural stone coverings, including examples encountered when insufficient waterproofing has been chosen.
Also discussed – the benefits of mat-based waterproofing systems, including their installations and compatibility with drainage systems for a complete waterproofing solution. · Creating Effective Balcony And Terrace Solutions For Ceramic Tile And Natural Stone Coverings Fully functional assembly systems for external ceramic tile and natural stone coverings, providing appropriate protection to stop coverings from cracking, splitting, tenting and debonding when exposed to the elements.
Also discussed -- incorporating drainage systems into external assemblies. · Modular Underfloor Heating Systems For Ceramic Tiled Floors The benefits of modular screed systems incorporating water-based underfloor heating systems and their ability to protect ceramic tile and natural stone floor coverings from cracking, splitting, tenting and debonding. Also discussed -- the rapid reacting capabilities of these underfloor heating systems and their ability to run at reduced temperatures.
Stuart Ross says: “As well as delivering RIBA-approved CPD training, I am also writing specifications with architects, to satisfy aesthetics and performance criteria of essential tile protection.” |