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Materials and Resources 2010
 November 16, 2010 7:30am to 3:30pm
6 AIA/HSW credits (includes 2 Sustainable Design credits)
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 15 Crossroads Ct, Newburgh, New York 12550
call 845-567-9500 for directions
Going beyond LEED
Window Coverings plays a significant role in improving the energy efficiency of residential and commercial structures. In this session you will learn about the latest advances in sustainable products and procedures in this burgeoning industry.
Communicating successful drapery design
This hands-on session will address design, documentation, and installation of drapery treatments. You will be able to identify the critical areas with careful planning in order to avoid surprises.
Fire resistive gypsum products
Understand fire testing, ASTM E119, and how gypsum base products perform under fire exposure. Gypsum core types and basic 1, 2, 3, & 4 hour UL Designs also discussed.
Indoor Environmental Quality
This course will look into Indoor Air Quality and its impact on occupants, as well as the impact of interior finish material selection on air quality. We will look at the definitions of IEQ and IAQ, the issues surrounding these topics and results of poor air quality in interior spaces with focus on air pollutants like VOC's and formaldehyde emissions from building materials.
Entry Doors - An Open and Shut Case
This course explains the advantages and benefits of a fiberglass entry door system as well as parts and pieces that make up a complete door system. Understand door construction, glass options and added value elements that make entry door systems energy efficient.
PVC & Polyurethane - The Right Products for the right applications
This course covers how polyurethane and PVC are manufactured; features of polyurethane and PVC versus wood, stone, and vinyl; identifying applications of polyurethane and PVC; common installation recommendations, requirements, and techniques.
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