Norwood – Benefits of Wood Exterior Products
– 1 AIA/CES LU/HSW/SD Hour
Available as a Lunch & Learn Presentation or Online Course
This course will better inform the designer about utilizing wood in window and door design and the basic principles of sustainable forestry. This course also compares and contrasts the environmental benefits of building with wood vs. steel and concrete and lists the benefits of incorporating glazing into your projects
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course the designer will be able to:
1. Understand the benefits of wood windows, doors and green responsible manufacturing
2. How to achieve true fit and finish and longevity, through individual component preparation
3. Electrostatically applied paint process and how to achieve spilt finishes and multiple colors
4. Window Science, and how IG units work.
5. Exact historical replication is possible while adding energy efficiency
6. Int vs. Ext glazing
7. Sustainable Forestry, and a responsible manufacture
8. Capabilities of a custom shop and how it reduces limitations
