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Durability and building envelope in timber constructions
Up to 20 days before course start: 100% refund
From 19 to 10 days before course start: 50% refund
Up to 9 days before course start: no refund
THE COURSE IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT.
If you are interested, please contact us to be added to the waiting list. Should a spot become available, participants will be contacted in chronological order.
WHY PARTICIPATE
The course offers a technical, hands-on approach to key topics such as durability and building envelope in timber constructions.
Learn how to design and build structures that not only meet immediate needs but also maintain functionality, safety, and aesthetics over time. A practical training experience, enriched with real examples and case studies, designed for those who aim to deliver quality and reliability.
Joining this course means investing in expertise and prevention. It’s an investment that pays off with immediate savings and long-lasting knowledge. With practical tools and specialized technical guidance, you’ll be able to avoid mistakes that can lead to costly consequences on site.
CONTENTS
The course provides practical and theoretical know-how to design and build timber constructions that ensure long-term durability.
It covers everything from selecting the right membranes to detailing the most critical junctions
(such as ground connections, flat roofs, and wall-to-window details), while also addressing strategies to restore durability when issues arise.
The program combines theory, innovative construction solutions, and real-world case studies, with a strong focus on designing and installing building envelopes to the highest standards.
- Preventing degradation in timber constructions by creating details to the highest standards
- Practical workshops: Wall-to-Window joint and application of membranes and tapes on roofs
- Case studies and replicable technical solutions
- Building envelope performance and solutions for critical details
AUDIENCE
This course is designed for those who want to work with quality and durability in timber construction, following a practical and hands-on approach.
It’s ideal for professionals who want to:
Expand their technical knowledge of timber construction, with a strong focus on durability: one of the most strategic topics in the industry today
Gain the essential skills to protect timber structures and prevent degradation, learning from real-world cases
Combine theory, practice, and informal opportunities for direct exchange with experts and fellow participants
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COURSE EXPERIENCE
550 €
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Two courses, one trip: choose the COMBO package and get a complete training experience at an exclusive price. Discover what the “Theory in Practice” program offers at this link.
7th MAY
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08:40 - 09:00
PRESENTATION OF THE COURSE
Total Anna Lanzinger - Rothoblaas
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09:00 – 09:30
INTRODUCTION TO DURABILITY
Material characteristics, critical issues, and strategies to ensure durabilityTotal Leonardo Silvestri - Rothoblaas
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09:30 – 10:30
BUILDING ENVELOPE IN TIMBER STRUCTURES
Regulatory framework and construction details for waterproofing and airtightnessTotal Paola Brugnara - Rothoblaas
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10:30 - 10:45
COFFEE BREAK
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10:45 - 11:30
CORRECT INSTALLATION OF MEMBRANES
Instructions for the professional application of membranes and tapesTotal Paola Brugnara - Rothoblaas
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11:30 - 12:30
DESIGN FOR DURABILITY: GROUND CONNECTION
How to ensure waterproofing and long-term durabilityTotal Leonardo Silvestri - Rothoblaas
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12:30 – 13:30
LUNCH BREAK
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13:30 – 14:15
RESTORING DURABILITY
Case studies and practical examplesTotal Tiziano Sartori - ReWood
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14:15 – 15:00
PROTECTING STRUCTURES DURING CONSTRUCTION
The importance of ensuring durability during the construction phaseTotal Francisco Rodríguez Bejarano - Rothoblaas
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15:00 – 15:15
COFFEE BREAK
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15:15 - 16:15
DESIGN FOR DURABILITY: WALL-TO-WINDOW DETAIL
Types and solutions for proper design of waterproofing, airtightness, and thermal insulationTotal Alessandro Dauriz - Rothoblaas
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16:15 – 18:15
LAB - DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF THE WALL-TO-WINDOW DETAIL
Total Matteo Andreottola - Rothoblaas, Total Alessandro Dauriz - Rothoblaas
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18:30
NETWORK DINNER IN A TYPICAL LOCAL RESTAURANT
8th MAY
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08:40 - 09:30
DESIGN FOR DURABILITY: FLAT ROOF
Hygrothermal design and waterproofing of flat roofs with installation examplesTotal Alessandro Dauriz - Rothoblaas
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09:30 - 10:30
LAB - WATERPROOFING A ROOF
Application of membranes and tapes on pitched roofs with penetrations (chimneys, windows, systems, lifelines)Total Matteo Andreottola - Rothoblaas
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10:30 - 10:45
COFFEE BREAK
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10:45 - 11:30
LONG SPAN STRUCTURES AND DURABILITY
How to manage durability in bridges and large timber structuresTotal Paolo Grossi - Rothoblaas
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11:30 - 12:30
DESIGN FOR DURABILITY: CASE STUDIES
Schools and large timber structures: the case of CANOPY – CITYWAVE in MilanTotal Manuel Schieder - Holzner & Bertagnolli
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12:30 - 13:30
LUNCH BREAK
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13:30 – 14:15
PREFABRICATED TIMBER FACADES RENEW-WALL
A new way to design and built the building envelopeTotal Fabio Ferrario - Armalam
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14:15 – 15:00
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE INDUSTRIALIZED FACADES FOR BUILDING RETROFIT
Development of prefabricated wooden-based facades with multifunctionalities and the on-site application. The INFINITE project case studiesTotal Martino Gubert - Eurac Research
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15:00 – 15:15
DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES AND COURSE CLOSURE
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15:15 – 16:00
VISIT AND TECHNICAL EXPLANATION OF ROTHOBLAAS AUTOMATED WAREHOUSE
Total Matteo Andreottola - Rothoblaas