Second Session: Exposing Exposed Concrete: Considerations for Design, Construction, and Maintenance

Due to overwhelming demand, we are holding a second session of this webinar, originally held on March 4, 2022. Please note: if you attended the first session, we cannot offer additional continuing education credits for a second viewing.

Exposed concrete walls have become an increasingly popular architectural feature on buildings, functioning as the building structure and weather protection while also providing aesthetics. However, when concrete is left exposed to the elements, its performance, durability, and watertightness require careful consideration to prevent underperformance. Exposed concrete walls are susceptible to cracking and spalling, which result in leakage, aesthetic issues, and in some cases, structural failure. In this webinar, we will review design and installation considerations that professionals should consider when specifying exposed concrete walls, including crack mitigation, thermal performance, structural design, detailing at openings, long-term quality control, and repair methods. We will reinforce these topics with relevant industry standards and failure case studies to help designers understand the depth of design and maintenance plans required for long-term success when specifying exposed concrete walls.