Description
Description
Flashings are often the most challenging aspect of aluminum window system design and installation on both new and replacement projects. Although the aluminum window system and its performance are often well detailed by the window manufacturer, providing a waterproof transition of the window frame to cladding system interface can be challenging. Metal sill flashings have been used in the construction industry as a supplemental element in window systems (in addition to the manufacturer’s standard sill design). However, inadequate attention to sill flashing detailing can result in water leakage into the exterior enclosure and even into the building interior. Historically, metal sill flashing was often continued into the rough opening of the window, and this method is sometimes still used today. This presentation addresses how going beyond the standardized approach to detailing, and taking into consideration the installers’ sequencing of components during installation, can minimize potential pathways for water intrusion.
IIBEC Core Competency Tag(s): Exterior Wall
Subtopics: 2022 Convention, Cladding, Fenestration/ Glazing, Design Document Review/ Assessment, Forensic Investigation
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Recommended Course Prerequisites: None
Credit Start Date: June 10, 2025
Credit Expiration Date: June 10, 2028
Original Credit Start Date: October 29, 2021
Course Access: Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase.
Author/Speaker
Rocco C. Romero, AIA, NCARB
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. | Seattle, WA
Content Review Information
Review Date: April 30, 2025
Reviewer: Samir Ibrahim, F-IIBEC, AIA
Continuing Education Credit Statements
This course is approved for 1.5 IIBEC CEH
This course is approved for 1.5 AIA LU HSW
AIA Program Number: SMetW_2025_OD
AIA Provider Number: G024
AIA CES Provider statement
IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider G024. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs.
Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Objectives
Learning Objective 1:
Explain approaches to designed to address the contractor’s sequencing during installation
Learning Objective 2:
Design to address the contractor’s sequencing during installation
Learning Objective 3:
Recognize when it is appropriate to go beyond standardized installations.
Learning Objective 4:
Define the importance of in‐situ mockups to assess constructability.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate On Demand_AIA HSW and IIBEC CEH 2025
Learning credits
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