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Free educational opportunities for the architectural community | Sep 18, 2006 |
National Gypsum offers Free educational opportunities through its AIA/CES courses in an effort to help the architectural community earn and maintain continuing education credits.
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Our current offering:
Gypsum 101
NewGypsum wallboard has been utilized in construction since 1917. It might be one of the most versatile building materials ever invented. But how many people really know gypsum, or perhaps were afraid to ask the question? This interactive presentation will walk you through the basics of gypsum board and introduce you to the latest innovation of high-performance products available in the marketplace.
Abuse and Impact Resistant Gypsum Systems
This one-hour interactive presentation features the next generation of abuse and impact resistant gypsum products available in todays market, while offering samples, test data, and impact demonstrations. Also covered are cost comparisons between the upgrade from 5/8" Type "X" wallboard to abuse and/or impact resistant wall systems.
Cement Board Stucco Systems
Are you looking for an impact and weather resistant stucco system? This one-hour course features several alternate options in this commonly built system. Come along with us as we illustrate the C.A.D. details associated with this system and show you actual jobs that have cement board stucco systems applied to their exterior envelopes.
Cement Board From Showers To Exterior Sheathing
Did you know that cement board is bendable? Learn the details on bendable cement board and many other cement board facts in this one-hour course. Take our self-study seminar and you will compare cementitious backer boards, learn about the many uses of cement board, watch a slide show on cutting and installing, and view the photo gallery.
Understanding the UL Directory 101
This one-hour lecture features discussion on that bright orange book on your shelf that has a lot of great fire resistant information and is easy to use! Learn how to master the UL Fire Resistance Directory and use this resource in an effective and efficient way. We will take a basic look at this book and then drill down to examine fire rated designs and assemblies.
The 5 Levels of Finishing Gypsum Wallboard
This course features a step-by-step discussion of the five levels of drywall finishing. Understanding the difference between each level of finish can make the difference between a satisfied or unsatisfied customer. This presentation uses information from a Consensus Document of the Gypsum Association, CISCA, AWCI and PDCA.
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