News release

Builders/Renovators "Taking the Cure" - Wolfville

Natural Resources (to July 2018)

Builders and renovation contractors will be "Taking the Cure" in Wolfville on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Beveridge Arts Centre, Acadia University.

Joe Lstiburek, recognized as one of North America's leading authorities on housing problems and their solutions, will present a one-day seminar on how to build trouble free, comfortable, durable and energy efficient homes.

Leading building supply dealers throughout the Annapolis Valley have joined with the Atlantic Home Warranty Program and Department of Natural Resources to bring the seminar to Wolfville with the support of the Annapolis Valley Home Builders Association.

The Cure for the Common Callback seminar was developed to help builders and renovators understand why problems occur and to provide simple, cost-effective approaches that prevent these problems from reoccurring in future projects.

Seminar topics include exterior moisture failures in walls and roofs, premature deterioration of wood siding, paint failures, how to build a dry basement, nail pops and other drywall problems, truss uplift, insulated sheathing and how to brace it, why airtightness is essential, preventing ice dams, and avoiding mould and mildew.

Builders, renovation contractors, building suppliers, housing officials and anyone with an interest in house construction and renovation should not miss this chance to spend a day with Mr. Lstiburek as he explores the causes of, and the cure for, real world problems.

Advance registration is $80 until Feb. 10. Contact the Department of Natural Resources toll free at 1-800-670-4636. Registration after Feb. 10 is $100 and begins at 8 a.m. the day of the seminar (Saturday, Feb. 14). Builder discounts are available.