2023 Convention Session: Stucco on an Island not so Far, Far Away-Directly Bonded Stucco Failure Investigation ($95.00member/$110.00nonmember)

Course Overview
This session was originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show in Houston, Texas.  This course includes the recording of the session, a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions, and surveys required to claim continuing education credit.

Description
Shortly after completion in 2010, the portland cement plaster facade was observed to be failing on a five-story landmark commercial property in the British Virgin Islands located in the business district of Road Town. Numerous attempts to correct the deficiencies had proven unsuccessful. A request was made by the owner to evaluate the facade components to determine the probable cause(s) of failure and to present the owner with options for repair/replacement to provide an effective system. This presentation will focus on the approach to fieldwork, challenges related to working outside of the United States, petrographic analysis, and evaluation processes for investigating Portland Cement stucco. Additionally, recommendations for repair and/or replacement strategies, including best practices for proper design and installation of directly bonded portland cement plaster facades, will be presented.

IIBEC Core Competency Tag(s): Roofing

Subtopics: Case Study, Forensic Investigation, Inspection/ Repairs, Quality Control

Knowledge Level: Intermediate

Recommended Course Prerequisites:

A baseline understanding of the following is recommended:

Exterior wall applications and construction methodology will help the participants along with familiarity with ASTM standards for exterior wall finishes.

Author/Presenter
Vu The Nguyen
Terracon | Charlotte, NC

Stewart Swing
Terracon | Lexington, KY

Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in the session content at this education event are those of the content author(s)/speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC). IIBEC makes no warranty, whether express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy or validity of the information provided.

Credit Start Date: February 11, 2026

Credit Expiration Date: February 11, 2029

Original Credit Start Date: February 26, 2023

Course Access: Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase.

Content Review Information
Review Date: January 20, 2026
Reviewer:  Samir Ibrahim, F-IIBEC, AIA

Continuing Education Credit Statements
This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH
This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/HSW
AIA Program Number: CNV23_SOI_OD26
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.