Understanding “Wood Aesthetic” Technologies for Cladding & Soffits
Sponsored by Geolam
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the current market “wood aesthetic” technologies.
- Define the core materials of each technology.
- Explain the sustainable features and Life Cycle benefits for each technology based on the following criteria: Color Retention, Maintenance and Warranty.
- Describe the surface burning characteristics and explain how they can be specified to achieve code compliance.
- Explain the installation Details & Budgetary Information.
Credits:
1 AIA LU/HSW
0.1 IACET CEU*
1 AIBD P-CE
AAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
AAPEI 1 Structured Learning Hour
MAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA.
This course can be self-reported to the NSAA
NWTAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
OAA 1 Learning Hour
SAA 1 Hour of Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.
As an IACET Accredited Provider, BNP Media offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
This test is no longer available for credit
The look of “Wood” provides warmth in a building design that cannot be achieved by masonry, metals or other building materials. Natural wood is a traditional option, but newer composite and synthetic products replicate the look of natural wood but offer superior color retention and life-cycle performance while requiring little to no maintenance. This learning unit will provide an in- depth overview of current “wood” design technologies natural and synthetic.
Photo courtesy of Geolam
Geolam Vertigo 5010 (Teak) installed at Blackbaud HQ, Daniel Island, SC
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Geolam, Inc. is an importer and distributor of state-of-the-art Japanese hybrid aluminum/wood-plastic composite architectural trims (louvers, sun-screens, pergolas), rainscreen cladding, and decking. We have 30 years of history with installations around the world. |
Originally published in February 2021
