Please join us for 2 FREE AIA CEU Presentations

Wednesday-June 1, 2022

This course will compare the structural and performance features of fiberglass, steel, and wood entry doors. It will also specifically focus on fiberglass entry systems, identifying where fiberglass may contribute to LEED rating systems, fire safety, and other building safety codes.

Learning Objectives:

1. Compare structural and performance features of fiberglass, steel and wood entry doors. 
2. Identify performance and safety features of fiberglass, steel and wood entry doors and their testing procedures.
3. Describe where fiberglass entry doors may contribute to LEED points in LEED homes and LEED V3.
4. Describe how to specify an entry system based on your project requirements.

Designing a structure that is resilient requires a strong understanding of material and building science.  This course discusses the composition, performance, and application of engineered polymer siding and trim and capped polymer cladding to illustrate the benefits to home and building owners when construction materials are selected with resilience and sustainability in mind.

Learning Objectives:

• Define resilience, discuss what it means to design with resilience in mind, and show how it shares the same sustainable design objectives as a climate responsive design strategy.
• Examine the relationship between a building's resilience and the safety of the occupants and a community.
• Discuss materials selection considerations for facilitating resilient construction to ensure a structure maintains livable conditions in the event of a destructive weather event.
• Examine the physical properties and performance attributes of polymer siding and trim and capped polymer cladding and discuss why polymers an create resilient exteriors, safeguarding a building against natural and man-made events.
• Explain how polymer siding and trim and capped polymer cladding is installed and demonstrate how it can be used to create an array of exterior designs.