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The Waterproofing Experts Report

Terra-Petra’s certified building waterproofing experts, Josh Heidt and Barry Taheri, provide regular tips and insight on the Waterproofing Experts Report.

CONTACT RCI JOIN RCI SEARCH EMPLOYMENT ADS SEARCH TECHNICAL ARTICLES MEMBER LOG IN RCI, Inc. RCI, Inc. is an international association of building envelope consultants. Members specialize in design, investigation, repair, and management of roofing, exterior wall, and waterproofing systems. RCI, Inc. is an international association of building envelope consultants. Members specialize in design, investigation, repair, and management of roofing, exterior wall, and waterproofing systems. MEMBERSHIP Become a Member Membership Categories and Rates Member Benefits, Programs, and Services Member Resources/Downloads PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS Registered Roof Consultant – RRC® Registered Roof Observers – RRO® Registered Waterproofing Consultant – RWC® Registered Exterior Wall Consultant – REWC® Registered Exterior Wall Observer – REWO® Registered Building Envelope Consultant – RBEC® EDUCATION Educational Event Calendar 2019 RCI International Convention & Trade Show Education | Speakers Trade Show Info. Sponsors | Exhibitors Hotel and Accommodations 2018 RCI Building Envelope Technology Symposium Register to Attend Education | Speakers Sponsors/Exhibitors Schedule of Events Hotel Accommodations Building Envelope Educational Programs e-Learning Programs 2018 Canadian Building Envelope Technology Symposium- Legacy Site Register to Attend Education | Speakers Sponsors/Exhibitors Schedule of Events Hotel and Accommodations PUBLICATIONS RCI Interface, Technical Journal RCI Interface – Digital Edition RCI Manual of Practice Publications Marketplace Technical Articles Library NEWS/ADVOCACY RCI News Posts RCI In the Media Media Partners Position Statements Technical Advisories Member Self-Advocacy Tools ABOUT RCI RCI Members’ Services RCI Members’ Ethics Code Board of Directors Chapters and Regions Committees Association Staff Privacy Policy Frequently Asked Questions FIND A MEMBER You are here: Home / Education / RCI, Inc. – 2018 Building Envelope Technology Symposium RCI, Inc. – 2018 Building Envelope Technology Symposium

Terra-Petra Waterproofing Divison Sponsors 2018 Building Envelope Technology Symposium

The Terra-Petra Waterproofing Division was proud to sponsor the 2018 RCI, Inc. Building Envelope Technology Symposium at the at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, November 16-17, 2018. We had our executive team on hand (Barry Taheri, Josh Heidt, Dan Valdez and Justin Conaway). This two-day educational program offered cutting-edge information regarding design, construction, maintenance

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Terra-Petra Lunch & Learn on Principles of Building Enclosure Systems for Gruen Associates

Terra-Petra’s Forensic Waterproofing Expert, Barry Taheri, recently presented his ninth lunch and learn program for global architecture, planning and design firm, Gruen Associates, at their Los Angeles offices at 6330 San Vicente Boulevard on October 17, 2018. In his presentation, “The Principles of Building Enclosure Systems,” Taheri provided info on the importance of building waterproofing and the benefits of

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Lunch & Learn Program on Principles of Building Enclosure Systems for Lorcan O’Herlihy

Terra-Petra’s Forensic Waterproofing Expert,   Barry Taheri,   presented his eighth Lunch and Learn program for global architecture, planning and design firm,   Lorcan O’Herlihy Arhcitects,  October 10, 2018, at their spacious Los Angeles office on 4106 Adams Boulevard. In his presentation, “The Principles of Building Enclosure Systems,” Taheri provided info on the importance of building waterproofing and

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Terra-Petra’s Blindside Waterproofing Project featured in Waterproof! Magazine

BLINDSIDE IN HOLLYWOOD THE FOUNDATION FOR THIS 118-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX EXTENDS THREE STORIES BELOW GRADE AND SPANS AN ACTIVE FAULT LINE.  GEOFOAM AND BLINDSIDE WATERPROOFING ENSURES IT STAYS DRY. Blindside waterproofing systems are among the most difficult to design and install.  These waterproofing and drainage systems are placed before the structural walls are poured, which

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Terra-Petra’s Forensic Wateproofing Expert Delivers Successful Lunch & Learn Program for SOM Los Angeles

Terra-Petra’s Forensic Waterproofing Expert,   Barry Taheri,   presented his sixth lunch and learn program for global architecture, planning and design firm,   Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM),   at their downtown Los Angeles offices on Grand Avenue, on August 29, 2018. In his presentation, “The Principles of Building Enclosure Systems,” Taheri provided info on the importance of building

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Observing bentonite waterproofing system installation for high rise development in DTLA.

Observing a Bentonite Waterproofing System Installation in DTLA

Building waterproofing systems should always be inspected by a certified professional. As a part of their waterproofing warranty program, most waterproofing systems manufacturers now require a certified independent inspection, but it is also important to provide assurances to the architects and developers that the systems will work properly. Terra-Petra’s Waterproofing Division has a team of

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The Terra-Petra Waterproofing Division team will be exhibiting at the RCI Trade Show Exhibit in Houston

Terra-Petra Waterproofing Division Exhibits at RCI International Convention & Trade Show

The Terra-Petra Waterproofing Division team exhibited at the RCI International Convention & Trade Show at Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center on March 24-27, 2018. Our group of professionals provided information and further insight on our BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTING * ELECTRONIC LEAK DETECTION * CERTIFIED AIR & WATER TESTING  * INSPECTION & MONITORING services.    

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ELD TESTING

ELD Technology vs. Traditional Flood Testing for All Waterproofing Membrane Installations

Terra-Petra employs state of the art Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) technology to detect leaks for waterproofing membranes installed at roofs, plaza decks, pools, water features, covered reservoirs and other waterproofing applications in accordance with ASTM D7877-14. The ELD testing can be used in lieu of, or in concert with traditional flood testing. Flood testing, historically

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