06-23-2026

1. Identify current market “wood aesthetic” technologies
2. Understand core materials of each technology
3. Understand the sustainable features and Life Cycle benefits for each technology based on the following criteria: Color Retention Maintenance Warranty
4. Describe the surface burning characteristics and explain how they can be specified to achieve code compliance
5. Installation Details Budgetary Information
Thank you for the thorough review of these products
TimothyGreat course. Thank you!
AlirezaGreat!
Ramona VeneraInteresting
MarcoI enjoyed the course. Well-presented and informative
Domenicopresenter very good, but too much info for one hour course
BENTop Notch!
Samwelexcellent
DavidInformative
MollyVery informative!
ChrisVery thorough presentation!
MilesThe content was clear and concise, making it easy to grasp.
Shervinfun
Bojanavery knowledgeable presenter and easy to listen to
BonnieGreat session
ChoochGreat & thorough. Presenter knowledgeable about all the materials.
JamesExcellent presentation and comparison of the various wood aesthetic cladding systems.
TerryReally interesting course — I didn’t realize there were so many different wood aesthetic options and performance differences. Learned a lot!
MonicaExcellent
MariaVery informative. Great presentation.
VictoriaGreat course on these technologies and comparisons.
Ericgood thanks
MaryamClear overview of various wood aesthetic cladding technologies.
MOHAMMEDInteresting course.
Blaiseinteresting technology
Pennynice samples
JennaGreat learning experience, Thank you for a impressive presentation.
Naeem AliGreat. Thank you.
KeithVery informative, thank you!
WhitneyLoads of really informative material in comparing exterior wood-like products
DeniseGreat!
AndersonGreat Info
ChrisGreat
AndrewVery good presentation
LloydGood presentation with helpful comparison slides and information.
ElizabethReally good content but difficult to pair the test questions.
ClayExcellent presentation
GerryI found this to be a very interesting course on cladding.
AniceVery Informative!
LUIS MInteresting
StephanieVery interesting and informative.
Andrewgood information
BryanGreat stuff!
JeremyLotsa options
GordonINTERESTING COURSE. ALWAYS GOOD TO READ MORE ABOUT WOOD.
YasmineGreat Presentation
EdwardVery well done a lot to learn and understand
JohnVery informative and loved the organization of this presentation.
Allisoncomparison slides are super helpful
Merrillgood
RichardGood Info
DanielGood overall comparison of wood alternatives.
DanielGood information
JesseGood course, thank you.
PejmanVery informative presentation
Jay LawrenceInteresting course.
Paulvery interesting to see the different technologies and how they perform
Darrylgreat seminar
Kojowell presented / a lot to memorize
RobertGood level of overview and detail, quiz well oriented to review the details again.
DanielleGood info.
Mikevery good breakdown of the composite options.
AdamGood comparison between products.
ToddGreater breadth of knowledge and comparison of myriad siding products.
AndersNice Topic
ASHRAFGood presentation and comparisons
KelleeWould like more details
Davidtoo much info for 1 hour
GrayThanks for the course
JosephGreat webinar - helpful information
AimeeGreat course. Thanks
CharlesA lot of good information and pretty detailed.
BridgetVery comprehensive lesson in understanding the differences between the wood aesthetic siding materials.
KelseyA lot of information has to be retained in order to be successful on the quiz
HarveyInteresting course
PatriciaThis was a great course. Lots of useful and applicable information that is useful for today's design and construction industry
AmiraliGood class; tough quiz!
MarkVery clearly presented.
D. LeslieNice content about advantages and disadvantages.
MichaelGreat!
Petergreat webinar
LaniGood info
Jasoninteresting
Michellevery informative presentation
Manzoorgreat
RobGood overview
YaelGreat information
JosipExcellent presentation!
MichaelVery helpful lesson.
Frankvery informative
BryceExcellent course
WilmarGreat thanks!
JasonGood presentation on the many options
PatrickGreat course
Markgreat presentation
BenExtremely helpful to undesrtand the market options available for all "wood" type materials.
ClaraVery good presentation. Very professional.
Michaelnice presentation
SvetlanaPerfect course
AmirReally informative
EmilyThanks and kudos to Yancey Hughes for an outstanding presentation and to Geolam for sponsoring the course. Yancey has such an impressive delivery and his hands on knowledge of the technologies and the products made it easy to follow and comprehend. I am an architect registered in Texas and have fairly extensive experience with Geolam products, specifically the "Vertigo 5010" which I used on multi-family complexes. I first researched the product on-line and was fortunate enough to have had the fine personal assistance from Geolam staff members who sent me great product information and specs, and did so in a most friendly, accommodating fashion. I love the technology and the product which is manufactured by Geolam is every bit as fabulous as Yancey touted at the end of the presentation. The detailing of the "Vertigo 5010" was so easy and, since I am a very detail minded architect, I found it fun to do the work because it all made so much sense to me....a fantastic product and manufacturer. Well, I've rambled enough, so I'll conclude by saying I loved the course and will certainly continue to incorporate Geolam products in any future projects when possible. Grateful. One last note, in these times I take a lot more pride in sustainable design, as we all should to honor and protect our Dear Mother Earth, so using a product that I am 100% confident in its quality control in manufacturing and its life cycle sustainability creates a warm feeling of satisfaction when I use it.
CharlesVery comprehensive technical information in a format that makes it relative easy to compare products.
RitaGreat presentation
YanGreat information
Saravery thorough information and knowledge learned from the lecturer. good example references provided.
JunginInsightful information
TimNice presentation.
JayGreat presentation
Juliathis was VERY informative--and enjoyed the presenters clear understanding of the material.
Dorothygood pres
JustinGood seminar
BRANKOinformative
HalimaGreat Presentation!
Quazi MohdWording and abbreviations make the quiz a bit confusing.
LuzInteresting and well presented - I was not aware of so many wood esthetic cladding options.
IvankaSubstansive cladding products
Amirinteresting
Sowardwell presented
J.Reginaldvery informative and did a good job of differentiating the differences of wood asthhetic siding
Joanlots of material. Thank you.
margaretno comment
AmberVery informative
Georgegood
xuanExcellent course.
LilyGood Presenter - very good comparison of products
JoeUseful
MichaelInteresting Topic!
MatthewVery Informative
MiteshThx
Ryanthe course provides useful knowledge in cladding selection
RadekNot sure test aligns
Barronthanks
CherieFREE
The look of “Wood” provides warmth in a building design that cannot be achieved by masonry, metals or other building materials. Natural wood is a traditional option, but newer composite and synthetic products replicate the look of natural wood but offer superior color retention and life-cycle performance while requiring little to no maintenance. This learning unit will provide an in- depth overview of current “wood” design technologies natural and synthetic.
Credits: 1 AIA LU HSW + 1 GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) + 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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The look of “Wood” provides warmth in a building design that cannot be achieved by masonry, metals or other building materials. Natural wood is a traditional option, but newer composite and synthetic products replicate the look of natural wood but offer superior color retention and life-cycle performance while requiring little to no maintenance. This learning unit will provide an in- depth overview of current “wood” design technologies natural and synthetic.
Credits: 1 AIA LU HSW + 1 GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) + 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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1. Identify current market “wood aesthetic” technologies
2. Understand core materials of each technology
3. Understand the sustainable features and Life Cycle benefits for each technology based on the following criteria: Color Retention Maintenance Warranty
4. Describe the surface burning characteristics and explain how they can be specified to achieve code compliance
5. Installation Details Budgetary Information
Thank you for the thorough review of these products
TimothyGreat course. Thank you!
AlirezaGreat!
Ramona VeneraInteresting
MarcoI enjoyed the course. Well-presented and informative
Domenicopresenter very good, but too much info for one hour course
BENTop Notch!
Samwelexcellent
DavidInformative
MollyVery informative!
ChrisVery thorough presentation!
MilesThe content was clear and concise, making it easy to grasp.
Shervinfun
Bojanavery knowledgeable presenter and easy to listen to
BonnieGreat session
ChoochGreat & thorough. Presenter knowledgeable about all the materials.
JamesExcellent presentation and comparison of the various wood aesthetic cladding systems.
TerryReally interesting course — I didn’t realize there were so many different wood aesthetic options and performance differences. Learned a lot!
MonicaExcellent
MariaVery informative. Great presentation.
VictoriaGreat course on these technologies and comparisons.
Ericgood thanks
MaryamClear overview of various wood aesthetic cladding technologies.
MOHAMMEDInteresting course.
Blaiseinteresting technology
Pennynice samples
JennaGreat learning experience, Thank you for a impressive presentation.
Naeem AliGreat. Thank you.
KeithVery informative, thank you!
WhitneyLoads of really informative material in comparing exterior wood-like products
DeniseGreat!
AndersonGreat Info
ChrisGreat
AndrewVery good presentation
LloydGood presentation with helpful comparison slides and information.
ElizabethReally good content but difficult to pair the test questions.
ClayExcellent presentation
GerryI found this to be a very interesting course on cladding.
AniceVery Informative!
LUIS MInteresting
StephanieVery interesting and informative.
Andrewgood information
BryanGreat stuff!
JeremyLotsa options
GordonINTERESTING COURSE. ALWAYS GOOD TO READ MORE ABOUT WOOD.
YasmineGreat Presentation
EdwardVery well done a lot to learn and understand
JohnVery informative and loved the organization of this presentation.
Allisoncomparison slides are super helpful
Merrillgood
RichardGood Info
DanielGood overall comparison of wood alternatives.
DanielGood information
JesseGood course, thank you.
PejmanVery informative presentation
Jay LawrenceInteresting course.
Paulvery interesting to see the different technologies and how they perform
Darrylgreat seminar
Kojowell presented / a lot to memorize
RobertGood level of overview and detail, quiz well oriented to review the details again.
DanielleGood info.
Mikevery good breakdown of the composite options.
AdamGood comparison between products.
ToddGreater breadth of knowledge and comparison of myriad siding products.
AndersNice Topic
ASHRAFGood presentation and comparisons
KelleeWould like more details
Davidtoo much info for 1 hour
GrayThanks for the course
JosephGreat webinar - helpful information
AimeeGreat course. Thanks
CharlesA lot of good information and pretty detailed.
BridgetVery comprehensive lesson in understanding the differences between the wood aesthetic siding materials.
KelseyA lot of information has to be retained in order to be successful on the quiz
HarveyInteresting course
PatriciaThis was a great course. Lots of useful and applicable information that is useful for today's design and construction industry
AmiraliGood class; tough quiz!
MarkVery clearly presented.
D. LeslieNice content about advantages and disadvantages.
MichaelGreat!
Petergreat webinar
LaniGood info
Jasoninteresting
Michellevery informative presentation
Manzoorgreat
RobGood overview
YaelGreat information
JosipExcellent presentation!
MichaelVery helpful lesson.
Frankvery informative
BryceExcellent course
WilmarGreat thanks!
JasonGood presentation on the many options
PatrickGreat course
Markgreat presentation
BenExtremely helpful to undesrtand the market options available for all "wood" type materials.
ClaraVery good presentation. Very professional.
Michaelnice presentation
SvetlanaPerfect course
AmirReally informative
EmilyThanks and kudos to Yancey Hughes for an outstanding presentation and to Geolam for sponsoring the course. Yancey has such an impressive delivery and his hands on knowledge of the technologies and the products made it easy to follow and comprehend. I am an architect registered in Texas and have fairly extensive experience with Geolam products, specifically the "Vertigo 5010" which I used on multi-family complexes. I first researched the product on-line and was fortunate enough to have had the fine personal assistance from Geolam staff members who sent me great product information and specs, and did so in a most friendly, accommodating fashion. I love the technology and the product which is manufactured by Geolam is every bit as fabulous as Yancey touted at the end of the presentation. The detailing of the "Vertigo 5010" was so easy and, since I am a very detail minded architect, I found it fun to do the work because it all made so much sense to me....a fantastic product and manufacturer. Well, I've rambled enough, so I'll conclude by saying I loved the course and will certainly continue to incorporate Geolam products in any future projects when possible. Grateful. One last note, in these times I take a lot more pride in sustainable design, as we all should to honor and protect our Dear Mother Earth, so using a product that I am 100% confident in its quality control in manufacturing and its life cycle sustainability creates a warm feeling of satisfaction when I use it.
CharlesVery comprehensive technical information in a format that makes it relative easy to compare products.
RitaGreat presentation
YanGreat information
Saravery thorough information and knowledge learned from the lecturer. good example references provided.
JunginInsightful information
TimNice presentation.
JayGreat presentation
Juliathis was VERY informative--and enjoyed the presenters clear understanding of the material.
Dorothygood pres
JustinGood seminar
BRANKOinformative
HalimaGreat Presentation!
Quazi MohdWording and abbreviations make the quiz a bit confusing.
LuzInteresting and well presented - I was not aware of so many wood esthetic cladding options.
IvankaSubstansive cladding products
Amirinteresting
Sowardwell presented
J.Reginaldvery informative and did a good job of differentiating the differences of wood asthhetic siding
Joanlots of material. Thank you.
margaretno comment
AmberVery informative
Georgegood
xuanExcellent course.
LilyGood Presenter - very good comparison of products
JoeUseful
MichaelInteresting Topic!
MatthewVery Informative
MiteshThx
Ryanthe course provides useful knowledge in cladding selection
RadekNot sure test aligns
Barronthanks
Cherie