Aluminum Exterior Components with Wood-Grain Look Designed for High Performance
Total Credits: 1 including 1 Minnesota Residential Building Contractor, 1 Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor
- Category:
- MN Contractor Credit | WI Contractor Credit
- Faculty:
- Luke Jannicke
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- License:
- Access for 180 day(s) after purchase.
Description
Using wood accents on commercial & residential exterior facades is a growing trend. Wood accents have also maintained their popularity in the interiors of homes and commercial spaces. Using real wood has maintenance challenges. Aluminum components made with a wood-grain look provide flexibility in architectural design and low maintenance for the end-user.
Course Outline- Types of Exterior Component Materials
- Wood
- Composite Materials
- Plastic/PVC (vinyl)
- Fiber Cement
- Stucco
- Veneer Stone
- Aluminum
- Anodizing
- Powder Coating
- Sublimation
- Wood Grain Aesthetics
- Why Use Aluminum Architectural Elements
- Performance of Aluminum Products
- Tools and Equipment
- Cladding Installation
- Fencing Installation
- Deck Installation
Learner Objectives
- Identify architectural component materials and discuss material selection
- considerations
- Describe aluminum architectural elements in terms of their manufacture, components, and function
- Discuss the use of aluminum architectural elements and evaluate their performance benefits
- Explain how to properly install and maintain aluminum architectural components
Testimonials
"This course was very informative! I learned a lot about extruded aluminum uses I never knew about!" Kevin Dewall, K DeWall Construction
"Great education on aluminum." Del Krusenstjerna, Shaw / Stewart Lumber Co.
Quiz Info
After the course, you will need to take a 10 question quiz. To pass the quiz, you will need to get a score of 70% or higher.
Credit Info
This course has been approved for one hour of MN residential contractor, remodeler, and building official continuing education by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry, and one hour of WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifier CE by the Wisconsin Dept. of Safety & Professional Services. If you are eligible to receive continuing education credits, your information will be electronically reported to the appropriate agency within 7 business days of course completion.
Access Info
Your online course is accessible 24/7. The course will be available to you for 180 days from purchase date.
Questions and Comments
Questions and comments related to the curriculum for this course may be submitted to the instructor at education@housingfirstmn.org.
Faculty
Luke Jannicke Related seminars and products
Hallmark Building Supplies Inc.
Luke Jannicke entered the construction industry in 2014 while working in civil marine culvert remediation in Queensland, Australia. In his current role, Luke is a Business Development Manager for Hallmark Building Supplies. As a Certified DuPont Tyvek Specialist, Luke primarily works in commercial construction with a focus on exterior solutions and partners with architects, specification writers, and builders to ensure building envelope solutions are specified and installed correctly.
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