Alternative Choices: Specialty Siding

Start Date

10/15/2017

End Date

10/15/2019

Description

This course provides an overview of the different types of specialty siding materials with a focus on their performance characteristics, lifecycle costs, and sustainability factors, and a discussion on key installation and specification techniques to ensure a quality, durable product that meets the latest industry standards.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Historic Preservation

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

Explain the basic differentiators of three types of specialty siding materials available on the market today: polypropylene, fiber cement, and PVC (vinyl).
Examine the latest industry standards and test methods for specialty siding specification.
Determine key installation techniques for each siding material to ensure a quality, long-lasting product.
Compare and evaluate different specialty siding materials to determine lifetime cost.

Instructors

Wayne Sanderson

Course Codes

AEC817

Provider

AEC Daily Corporation

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