Learning Objectives

  1. Define the term acetylated wood and gain a basic understanding of its history. 
  2. Learn the benefits of the acetylation process, and why it is a safe, nontoxic alternative to other materials.
  3. Explain the wood’s contribution to an extended life cycle including high durability, resistance to insects, and recyclability at end-of-life.  
  4. Describe how wood used in acetylated wood is natural renewable resource and qualifies for LEED points. 
  5. Review global projects and learn how acetylated wood is used.

Comments

Thank you

Emad

Thank you

Emad

Good Info.

Allison

Great webinar!

Lani

great course

Francesco

interesting how wood perform in this freeze-d state is the performance superior to thermal treated wood?

Alexandra

Great information

William

thank you, great course

John

informative

Hanna

Good wor

Thomas

The presentation was very informative and helpful.

MANZOOR

Presenter has a monotone that is hard to pay attention to

Elizabeth

Acetylated Wood: A Natural and Durable Choice for Siding, Decking, and More

FREE

This course discusses the process of wood acetylation, the resulting changes to wood, applications for acetylated wood, its green credentials and several case studies involving acetylated wood.

Credits: 1 AIA HSW + 1 GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) + 1 AIBD Primary + 1 Sustainable Design + 1 AIBC Core LU + 1 AAA Structured LU + 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA

Length: 1h


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Acetylated Wood: A Natural and Durable Choice for Siding, Decking, and More

FREE

This course discusses the process of wood acetylation, the resulting changes to wood, applications for acetylated wood, its green credentials and several case studies involving acetylated wood.

Credits: 1 AIA HSW + 1 GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) + 1 AIBD Primary + 1 Sustainable Design + 1 AIBC Core LU + 1 AAA Structured LU + 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA

Length: 1h


You must be logged in to take a course. Please login or create an account here

Sponsored by

Learning Objectives

  1. Define the term acetylated wood and gain a basic understanding of its history. 
  2. Learn the benefits of the acetylation process, and why it is a safe, nontoxic alternative to other materials.
  3. Explain the wood’s contribution to an extended life cycle including high durability, resistance to insects, and recyclability at end-of-life.  
  4. Describe how wood used in acetylated wood is natural renewable resource and qualifies for LEED points. 
  5. Review global projects and learn how acetylated wood is used.

Comments

Thank you

Emad

Thank you

Emad

Good Info.

Allison

Great webinar!

Lani

great course

Francesco

interesting how wood perform in this freeze-d state is the performance superior to thermal treated wood?

Alexandra

Great information

William

thank you, great course

John

informative

Hanna

Good wor

Thomas

The presentation was very informative and helpful.

MANZOOR

Presenter has a monotone that is hard to pay attention to

Elizabeth