02-18-2025
Learning Objectives
1. At the end of this course, participants will be able to analyze if their curtain wall project needs a structural or non structural silicone sealant for a long term preservation of the building envelope. 2. At the end of this course, participants will be able to implement procedures for proper surface preparation before sealing joints. 3. At the end of this course, participants will be able to describe the different families of sealants and justify using one over the other and how to make better choices when you design sustainable building. 4. At the end of this course, participants will be able to describe why UV light deteriorates some sealants and not others.
Making Sense of Sealants
FREE
Participants will learn about the different families of sealants and how to choose the correct product for each application. We will discuss the effect of UV light on sealants and the difference between structural or non structural silicon sealant. And finally, the importance of surface preparation before sealing joints.
Credits: 1 AIA HSW + 1 AIBD Primary + 1 AIBC Core LU + 1 AAA Structured LU + 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA
Length: 1 hour
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Making Sense of Sealants
FREE
Participants will learn about the different families of sealants and how to choose the correct product for each application. We will discuss the effect of UV light on sealants and the difference between structural or non structural silicon sealant. And finally, the importance of surface preparation before sealing joints.
Credits: 1 AIA HSW + 1 AIBD Primary + 1 AIBC Core LU + 1 AAA Structured LU + 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA
Length: 1 hour
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Learning Objectives
1. At the end of this course, participants will be able to analyze if their curtain wall project needs a structural or non structural silicone sealant for a long term preservation of the building envelope. 2. At the end of this course, participants will be able to implement procedures for proper surface preparation before sealing joints. 3. At the end of this course, participants will be able to describe the different families of sealants and justify using one over the other and how to make better choices when you design sustainable building. 4. At the end of this course, participants will be able to describe why UV light deteriorates some sealants and not others.
