Class 1: Weather-Resistant Barriers in Exterior Wall Construction presented by Typar - Earn 1 AIA LU / HSW
Improve your ability to evaluate and select an appropriate weather-resistant barrier (WRB) in order to optimize the wall’s ability to hold out air and water, block air leakage, protect the integrity of the structure, and contribute to the overall efficiency, safety, and comfort of the building.
Learning Objectives:
- Discern the importance of WRB’s in modern construction
- Understand the issues addressed by WRB’s
- Be able to specify WRB’s based on their performance
Class 2: Architectural Application of Cellular PVC for Exterior Trim & Mouldings by Royal Building Products - Earn 1 AIA LU / HSW
Learn the basics of cellular PVC for moulding and trim, including the anatomy of window surrounds made of cellular PVC, how to install and maintain the material, and finally architectural moulding and trim mistakes to avoid.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain how cellular PVC is made, how it is used for exterior architecture and how it compares to wood
- Discuss various profiles of mouldings and trim to create or greatly enhance the “language’ of architectural styles, and how to pre-set systems to do that
- Discuss how to install, maintain and paint cellular PVC moulding and trim
- List some common design mistakes in the use of architectural trim and moulding and how to avoid them