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 HALF day WORKSHOP 
avoiding ice dams

An interactive half-day workshop!

Learn the fundamentals of how to prevent ice damming

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Ice build up on roofs is a common problem during our Canadian winters. Some builders think ice damming is never warrantable. But Code and workmanship defects can trigger the warranty!  

This workshop will give you the building science fundamentals that relate to ice damming. It will outline the Building Code requirements that you need to understand. It will show examples of workmanship defects that could lead to warranty coverage. It will also give examples of ice damming situations that are beyond the builder's control.

Join us for an interactive, engaging workshop. Arm yourself with the tools you need to navigate the demands of today's challenging home building marketplace.

Course objectives

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:

  • Identify the possible causes of ice damming and the damage it can cause

  • Learn about Building Code and workmanship defects that can lead to chargeable conciliations

  • Find out how to avoid ice damming

  • Understand the requirements of the Building Code to help mitigate the formation of ice damming

  • Understand the provisions in Tarion's Construction Performance Guidelines (CPG) related to ice damming

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

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Michael lio, P.eng

buildability CORPORATION

Michael has worked with builders across Canada for more than 30 years.  He has worked with Tarion since 1988 as a consultant and most recently as a board member. Michael has been a consumer advocate over his entire career. He has been the Executive Director of the Consumers Council of Canada (2000 to 2008) and the Homeowner Protection Centre (2009 to 2014). He has represented consumers on various organizations including the boards of ESA, TSSA, and Advertising Standards Canada. Michael has facilitated hundreds of training sessions for audiences across Canada. Recently, he authored the publication, Best Practices for Builder Customer Service as a compendium of procedures and policies from the very best home builders from across Canada and the United States. Michael has built a tool kit for builders to immediately improve their relationship with their homeowners.

Note: Our refund policy can be found on our FAQ page.

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