Our continuing education classes are offered per request throughout the year, so you can schedule a time that best suits you. Each class is an hour long, interactive session worth one AIA/CES learning unit and one HSW credit. You can choose to have your classes conducted over lunch.; we bring the food - you get the credit. It’s that convenient.
Understanding Wood Door Constructions
• The differences between 5-ply and 7-ply doors
• Stile & Rail constructions
• Specifying to WDMA and AWI Standards
Avoiding Potholes: The Road to Better Wood Door Specs
• Be able to identify five of the most common trouble areas or potholes pertaining to wood doors
• Ability to avoid most of these potholes through proper specification
• Know how to access the resources available to make informed decisions
LEED Certified Wood Doors
Earn LEED points with sustainable design by:
• Learning which constructions maximize LEED points for doors
• Identifying relevant organizations and their roles in the certification process
• Creating proper specifications for certified doors
Understanding Wood Veneer
• Learn the varying cuts, grades, species and matching options
• Specify to AWI and/or WDMA standards
• Identify trouble areas in specifications related to veneer
Positive Pressure and Smoke Control
• Learn about pressure categories and smoke control requirements
• Understand the importance of proper installation
• Learn tips to establish the most effective positive pressure openings