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Program #
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Title
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Description
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Status
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| Air/Moisture Barriers |
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Sto601
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Air Barriers for Exterior Walls
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This course presents air / moisture barriers: air barriers, components, air leakage, causes of air leakage and the affect it has on energy consumption and conservation are discussed. Differentiation between fluid applied air/ moisture barriers and vapor barriers are presented. How air barriers relate to the building codes as well as the advantages of fluid applied air/ moisture barriers over sheet type barriers are also covered.
Length: 1 hour (1LU) HSW, SD
Note: This course qualifies for sustainable Design LU |
Approved
NEW!
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| Building Envelope Series |
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06010
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Building Envelope Series: Part 1 of 3 - Air Barriers
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This course, part 1 of a 3 part Building Envelope series presents air / moisture barriers: air leakage, causes, components, and the affect of these on energy consumption and conservation. The differences between air barriers and vapor barriers, building codes and air barriers as well as comparisons and advantages of fluid applied air/ moisture barriers over traditional paper moisture barriers and fabric building wraps are also covered.
Length: 1 hour (1LU) HSW |
Approved
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06011
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Building Envelope Series: Part 2 of 3 - Detailing
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This course, part 2 of a 3 part Building Science series presents detailing to prevent bulk water entry into the wall assemblies. The forces that cause water entry and the means of preventing water entry through air tight and water tight detailing are examined.
Length: 1 hour (1LU) HSW |
Approved
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06012
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Building Envelope Series: Part 3 of 3 - Water Vapor
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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
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| Cement Board Stucco |
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08001
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Cement Board Stucco Systems
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This course presents cement board stucco systems, an alternative to conventional stucco and EIF Systems for some types of construction.
Length: 1 hour (1LU) HSW |
Approved
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| Coatings |
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06004
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Protective Architectural Coatings
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This course is an overview of protective architectural coatings. Their components and functions will be discussed. Key physical properties of a protective architectural coating and how they affect performance will be emphasized. The process for selecting an appropriate protective architectural coating will be introduced.
Length: 1 hour (1LU) |
Approved
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| Color Design |
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Sto605
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Color in Architecture
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This course presents color and its use in a variety of applications, focusing primarily on architectural environments. Definitions of both determinate and indeterminate attributes of color are discussed.
Length: 1 hour (1 LU) |
Approved
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| Concrete Restoration |
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Sto609
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Basics of Concrete Restoration: Fundamentals
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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
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| Exterior Insulation & Finish Systems |
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Sto603
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EIFS - Solutions for Continuous Insulation and Air Barrier Systems
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This course presents what EIFS is, addresses its principal features and explores how EIFS - with its excellent sustainable qualities - can benefit both new construction and the renovation of existing buildings. Hygrothermal performance benefits of EIFS will be demonstrated through a review of two independent,government agency studies. Lastly how EIFS can help new code requirements for continuous insulation and air barriers will be discussed.
Length: 1 hour (HSW & SD) |
Approved
NEW!
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Sto606
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Enhanced EIF Systems
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This course presents the components of a variety of Enhanced EIF Systems. Topics include: the benefits and limitations of these system uses; the types of weather barriers available; and the key benefits of a properly designed system, such as the ability to increase impact resistance and control incidental moisture.
Length: 1 hour (1LU) HSW |
Approved
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99001
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Critical Details for EIFS and other Exterior Wall Coverings
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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
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06003
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EIFS: The Next Generation
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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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07001
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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, SD
This Course qualifies for sustainable Design LU
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Approved
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| Stucco |
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Sto602
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Basics of Portland Cement Stucco
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This course introduces basic requirements for the successful performance of stucco wall assemblies. Fiber reinforced stucco is discussed as an alternative to traditional Portland Cement Stucco. Components, their function, proper detailing and some of the benefits over conventional Portland Cement Stucco are also discussed.
Length: 1 hour (1 LU) HSW |
Approved
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