Description
Addressing the General Design Requirements: Methods for Managing Water and Accommodating Differential Movement in Masonry Veneer
(Chamra R., Liu W., Zhen Yan E.)
Course Overview
This session was originally presented at the 2026 IIBEC Convention & Trade Show in Sacramento, CA.
This course includes the following required components.
- recording of the live session
- summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions
- course evaluation survey
Description
Masonry veneer is a prevalent building facade material used internationally due to its attractive aesthetics and durability. Although there are explicit code requirements for the attachment of masonry veneer, the International Building Code (IBC) and its referenced masonry code, TMS 402, include only general design requirements for accommodating differential movement and managing water penetration within veneer. This lack of specificity provides the designer with freedom to use a myriad of modern materials and for manufacturers to continue to push the envelope, no pun intended, for improving and advancing masonry construction. However, with new building materials, construction methods, and inexperienced design professionals comes the risk of new problems and repetition of old problems in new ways. As building enclosures become more complicated, it is more important than ever to remember and understand the intended performance of the building enclosure system to avoid omission of critical details and premature failure of the masonry veneer. This presentation will discuss the masonry veneer code requirements and will review the intended system performance related to water management and differential movement. Additionally, we will explore common ways for meeting code intent with modern enclosure materials to achieve long-term durability of masonry veneer construction.
Speaker/Author
Robert Chamra, PE
Senior Associate
Walter P Moore
Speaker/Author
Eliana Zhen Yan
Graduate Enclosure Consultant
Walter P Moore
Author:
Weijie Liu, PEng, BECxP + CxA+BE
Building Enclosure Consultant
Walter P Moore
Course Access
Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase.
Course Recommended Prerequisite(s)
Attendees will need a basic understanding of the design and construction of exterior walls. This presentation will briefly review the full masonry veneer assembly, including components such as anchored masonry veneer ties, adhered veneer lath and fasteners, shelf angles/lintels, and penetrations. Details associated with the drainage plane, structure/facade interaction, and transitions to dissimilar materials will be the primary focus of this presentation.
IIBEC Core Competencies: Below Grade/Waterproofing, Building Enclosure Commissioning, Exterior Walls
Knowledge Level: Introductory
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in the session content at the 2026 IIBEC Convention & Trade Show 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 1/23/26
Credit Expiration Date 1/23/26
Continuing Education Credit Statement
This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH
This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/HSW
AIA Course Number: CONV26_06_OD
AIA Provider Number: G024
Continuing Education Credit Claim Information
To claim IIBEC CEHs and download a Certificate of Completion, learners are required to complete all components of the course, including a passing score of 70% or higher on the summative assessment. Participants are provided unlimited attempts to complete the summative assessment with a passing score of 70% or higher.
- After completing the course requirements download a Certificate of Completion.
- Participants are responsible for self-reporting IIBEC CEH credit by uploading their Certificate of Completion to their IIBEC Portal. For assistance in self-reporting CEHs, please reach out to: cehs@iibec.org
- If you are a member of AIA and would like IIBEC to report your participation in the course to AIA, there is a place in the course evaluation survey to input your AIA member number.
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
At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to:
1. Review the strengths and weaknesses of nonexplicit code requirements for accommodating differential movement and managing water infiltration.
2. Discuss the intent of differential movement requirements and the repercussions of noncompliance.
3. Explain the significance of water management requirements and the repercussions of noncompliance.
4. Explore methods of designing and constructing to meet differential movement and water management requirements via a case study.
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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