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Sto AIA Continuing Education Programs
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| Sto Corp. is a registered provider of AIA continuing education, as indicated below. Other courses and Technical Publications by the faculty of the Sto Institute may also qualify for continuing education, depending on the continuing education criteria set forth by local or state agencies. To arrange for a continuing education course contact your local Sto sales representative (800 221-2397) or your local Sto Distributor US Distributors , CAN Distributors Courses are provided at your office location or at the Sto Institute in Atlanta, GA. Select from the course offerings listed below:
Design Professionals
Contractors
The Sto Institute is the educational unit of Sto Corp., dedicated to educating our building industry partners in the company’s areas of expertise and the public about the benefit and potential of our technologies. Sto Corp. is not responsible for the work or work product of independent contractors/professionals who participate in our continuing education courses, as they are independent of Sto Corp.
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DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
Program # | Title | Description | Status |
| Air/Moisture Barriers |
03-001 | Fluid Applied Air/Moisture Barriers for Moisture Control and Mold Prevention in Wall Construction | This course presents fluid applied air and moisture barriers. Topics included are: components, advantages, design considerations, and performance comparisons to traditional paper moisture barriers and fabric building wraps.
Length: 1 hour (1LU) HSW | Approved |
| Building Envelope Series |
06-010 | Building Envelope Series: Part 1 of 3 - Air Barriers | This course, part 1 of a 3 part Building Envelope series, presents the air barriers in wall assemblies. It covers causes and effects of air leakage, the components of an air barrier assembly, the differences between an air barrier and vapor barrier, building codes and air barriers, and some of the advantages of fluid applied air barriers.
Length: 1 hour (1LU) HSW | Approved
NEW! |
06-011 | Building Envelope Series: Part 2 of 3 - Detailing | This course, part 2 of a 3 part Building Envelope series, presents detailing to prevent bulk water entry into wall assemblies. The forces that cause water entry and means of preventing water entry through air tight and water tight detailing are presented.
Length: 1 hour (1LU) HSW | Approved
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06-012 | Building Envelope Series: Part 3 of 3 - Water Vapor Diffusion | This course, part 3 of a 3 part Building Envelope series, presents fluid applied air barriers, vapor diffusion and drying in wall assemblies, and reviews the latest research on the performance of wall assemblies.
Length: 1 hour (1LU) HSW | Approved
NEW! |
| Coatings |
02-003 | Interior Wall Coatings | This course introduces trowel and spray applied interior wall coatings for interior decoration and durability. It emphasizes solutions to high traffic wall areas where products are abused by people and equipment, and explains the benefits of a high vapor permeable and abrasion resistant coating in comparison to conventional wall coverings.
Length: 1 hour (1LU) | Approved
(Revision Under Construction) |
06-004 | Protective Architectural Coatings | This course introduces protective architectural coatings. It covers the definition of an architectural coating, its components, key physical properties and relationship to performance, and how to select protective architectural coatings.
Length: 1 hour (1LU) | Approved
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| Color Design |
02-005 | Enhancing Value with Color | An undeniable force in our lives, color fundamentally affects our relationship with our environment. This course is an overview of how color can be utilized to enhance the value of architecture.
Length: 1 hour (1 LU) | Approved |
| Concrete Restoration |
01-001 | Concrete Restoration Basics | An introduction to a series of discussions and presentations on the basics of concrete restoration. Repair philosophy and important steps to take for a successful restoration are introduced. Topics covered include: the fundamentals of concrete, benefits of polymer modification in repair materials, diagnosing damage in concrete and forces that lead to damage. Length: 1 hour (1LU) HSW | Approved |
| Exterior Insulation & Finish Systems |
95-004 | Enhanced EIF Systems | This course presents different types of EIF Systems, how they are designed, where they should be used and the proper detailing and specification of these systems. Length: 1 hour (1LU) HSW | Approved |
99-001 | Critical Details for EIFS and other Exterior Wall Coverings | This course covers a series of details and building construction practices that are critical for the successful long term performance of EIFS and other exterior wall coverings. Particular attention is paid to the use of sealants and flashings with EIFS.
Length: 1 hour (1LU) HSW | Approved |
99-002 | EIFS: Codes and Testing | This course covers building code requirements for the use of EIFS in wall construction. It explains how EIFS are recognized by model codes in North America and how the codes qualify EIFS for use on different types of construction. The limitations imposed by codes on the use of EIFS in wall construction and test criteria used to evaluate EIFS performance are explained.
Length: 1 hour (1LU) HSW | Approved |
02-002 | Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems | This course presents the history of EIFS, what EIFS are, where the different types of EIFS are used, how EIFS work and the Future of EIF Systems.
Length: 1 hour (1LU) HSW | Approved |
06-001 | The Next Generation of EIFS | This course presents the next generation of EIFS. Components, their function, and some of the benefits, differences and versatility of this new generation of EIFS over conventional claddings and other types of EIFS are discussed.
Length: 1 hour (1 LU) HSW | Approved
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07-001 | Sustainable Design and EIFS | This course presents Sustainable Design and EIFS (Exterior Insulated Finish Systems). It explains how EIFS can contribute to sustainable design, and how EIFS can qualify for LEED® points.
Length: 1 hour (1 LU) HSW | Approved
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| Stucco |
06-002 | Stucco Basics | This course introduces stucco basics, and fiber reinforced stucco, an alternative to traditional Portland Cement Stucco. Components, their function, proper detailing and some of the benefits over conventional Portland Cement Stucco are discussed.
Length: 1.5 hours (1.5 LU) HSW | Approved
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TBD | Stucco Repair and Recoat | TBD | Future Addition |
Distance Education Programs:
Sto Corp, a registered provider of AIA, now offers learning units on-line. You need not be an AIA member to use the program; as the course may fulfill other continuing education needs.
After successfully completing the course and test, it will be registered with AIA. You will also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
An evaluation form is provided and we encourage you to submit one. These evaluations will not only be used to keep course current, but help us develop others.
To submit an evaluation form:
1. Download the Evaluation Form.
2. Complete the course and test
3. Complete the evaluation form and fax or mail it back to Sto Corp AIA Liaison at the address or number provided on the Evaluation Form.
You may also e-mail it to: stoaia@stocorp.com
If you have any questions or comments about this program or any of Sto Corp.’s AIA Programs available, you may e-mail them to: stoaia@stocorp.com .
If you have any technical questions regarding the information covered either refer to the Technical Support section of the Sto Corp web site or contact Sto Technical Services Department at (404) – 346 -3666.
To begin the program, click on the course link below:
Program # | Title | Description | Status | View / Download |
| Air/Moisture Barriers |
50-100 | Fluid Applied Air/Moisture Barrier for Moisture Control and Mold Prevention in Wall Construction | This course presents fluid applied air and moisture barriers. Topics included are: components, advantages, design considerations, and performance comparisons to traditional paper moisture barriers and fabric building wraps.
Length: 1 hour (1LU) HSW | Approved | Take Course |
AIA / Architectural Record Continuing Education Series | Fluid Applied Air/Moisture Barrier for Moisture Control and Mold Prevention in Wall Construction | This article presents fluid applied air and moisture barriers. Topics included are: components, advantages, design considerations, and performance comparisons to traditional paper moisture barriers and fabric building wraps.
(1LU) HSW | Approved | View / Download |
| Exterior Insulation & Finish Systems |
30-100 | EIFS: Critical Details | This course covers a series of details and building construction practices that are critical for the successful long term performance of EIFS and other exterior wall coverings. Particular attention is paid to the use of sealants and flashings with EIFS.
Length: 1 hour (1LU) HSW | Approved | Take Course |
AIA / Architectural Record Continuing Education Series | EIFS: The Next Generation | This article presents the next generation of EIFS. Components, their function, and some of the benefits, differences and versatility of this new generation of EIFS over conventional claddings and other types of EIFS are discussed.
(1 LU) HSW | Approved | View / Download |
CONTRACTORS
Sto
Machine
Technology | Course No. | Title | Description |
| 99-007 | StoSilo Technology | This course presents StoSilo, a machine for mixing and spray application of cementitious mortars, stucco and EIFS base coats. It covers machine parts, setup, operation, maintenance and job site staging for the most efficient use of materials and labor to mix and apply selected Sto cementitious products. Theory, application and handling of the StoSilo machine and Sto Silo products are presented through practical demonstration and hands-on application. Length: 12 hours |
Interior
Coatings | Course No. | Title | Description |
| 01-002 | Sto DécorTex | This course presents basic DécorTex installation techniques. It covers materials, tools, application and handling of Sto DécorTex through practical demonstration and hands-on applications. |
Exterior
Insulation
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Finish
Systems | Course No. | Title | Description |
| AWCI | “EIFS-Doing it Right” (Mechanics Program) | For entry-level applicators or those interested in gaining a basic knowledge and understanding of EIFS application, Sto Corp. recommends attending the EIFS mechanics training program provided by AWCI and obtaining a certificate. See the AWCI web site for more information. |
| 02-001 | Sto Basic EIFS | To take the Sto Basic EIFS Test and apply for an EIFS Certificate contact your local Sto Distributor: US Distributors Canada Distributors |
Concrete
Restoration | Course No. | Title | Description |
| ACI | “Concrete Repair Basics” | For entry-level contractors or those interested in gaining a basic knowledge and understanding of concrete repair, Sto Corp. recommends attending the concrete repair training program provided by ACI.
See the ACI web site for more information. |
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