Building Envelope StructuresLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

After completing the course the student
- is able to list the common materials used in building facade in Finland, as well as good alternatives for the surface structure
- is able to describe the basics of choosing roofing and roofing methods
- is able to describe the properties of water proofing materials, environmental factors and principles of good installation methods

Content

The most important materials used in building facade in Finland, and the implementation of work
The common materials of roof surface structures and building them
Drainage from the envelope and roof
Water insulation and tiling
Other common surface structures and building them
Building physical and chemical special issues related to surface structures
The surface structures of the exterior wall and base
Roofing materials and roofing

Qualifications

Basics of Building Construction
Technical Documentation (CAD)
Building materials
Building structures

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to list the common materials used in building facade in Finland, as well as good alternatives for the surface structure. The student is able to describe the basics of choosing roofing and roofing methods and is able to describe the properties of water proofing materials, environmental factors and principles of good installation methods.