E – 1626 Coastal Construction Maintaining the Building

This course provides guidance on maintenance of a coastal building’s structure and envelope. For maximum performance of a building in a coastal region, the building structure and envelope (i.e., exterior doors, windows, skylights, exterior wall coverings, soffits, roof systems, and attic vents) must not be allowed to deteriorate. Significant degradation by corrosion, wood decay, termite attack, or weathering increases the building’s vulnerability to damage from natural hazards.