Continuing Education

Double Header CE Program - Jan. 22 - Rehoboth Beach, DE

Creating Beautiful Outdoor Spaces and Prevent Deforestation with Polymer and Composite Deck Material
1st Course of 2 | January 22 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | In-Person 

This course will examine the ways in which the use of exotic wood in decking materials contributes to deforestation. It will also examine how some certifying bodies fall short of protecting tropical rainforests and fail to prevent illegally harvested wood from entering the United States. Finally, the course will outline the evolution of synthetic decking materials, compare them to exotic wood, and discuss the design and environmental advantages of specifying them.
 
Learning Objectives
  • Investigate the impact of exotic wood specification for building materials and deforestation of the global ecosystem.
  • Compare and contrast exotic wood and synthetic material specific to decking applications.
  • Explore how synthetic decking materials were specified to combat the challenges of wood.
  • Examine types of synthetic decking materials as well as design characteristics that can be incorporated when specifying decking projects.
 
CE Credits:  1 AIA LU/HSW
Resilient Exteriors
2nd Course of 2 | January 22 | 12:15 AM - 1:15 PM | In-Person 

Designing a structure that is resilient requires a strong understanding of material and building science. During this presentation, we’ll discuss 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.
  • 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 can 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.
 
Course Level: Intermediate
CE Credits:  1 AIA LU/HSW
Location
BSD Showroom, 35603 South St Unit B, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Cost/Registration
Free and open to the public. Prior registration is required to attend.

Presented in partnership with
BSD and AZEK Building Products

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