Architect Learning Opportunities with VERSATEX
VERSATEX offers a total of four Continuing Education courses for Architects, providing in-depth knowledge about cellular PVC. These courses also meet the requirements of some self-reporting organizations such as the Ontario Architects Association (OAA).
PVC 101: The benefits & Uses of Cellular PVC Trim
AIA Course #: VTX101
Provider: Live Learning session facilitated by a VERSATEX representative
Length: 1 Hour
Credits: 1 Learning Unit
HSW: Yes
Upon completion of this course, architect and participants will understand:
- the different types and properties of cellular PVC in the building/construction industry;
- some best design practices;
- where cellular PVC can be used and common products and applications; and
- some of the “Green” attributes of PVC.
PVC 102 & PVC 103: VERSATEX Trimboard Plant Tour, From Manufacturing to Fabrication and Installation
AIA Course #: VTX102 (Live Learning session in Aliquippa, PA); VTX103 (Offsite video version)
Provider: Live Learning session facilitated by a VERSATEX representative
Length: 2 Hours
Credits: 2 Learning Units
HSW: Yes
Upon completion of this course, architects and participants will understand:
- the composition of cellular PVC trim, including what ingredients affect weatherability and durability;
- the process of component blending (micro ingredients) to form a cellular PVC trim compound;
- how to extrude cellular PVC “free-foam” sheet and how the process differs from the “celuka” process;
- methods for creating sheets and boards in smooth and textured finishes;
- techniques for fabricating “free-foam” cellular PVC sheet into beadboard, mouldings, pocketed trims, pocketed fascia and frieze boards, vented soffit, cornerboards, beaded sheet & column wraps;
- installation best practices as they apply to soffit systems, beadboard, window surrounds, skirtboard, cornerboards, column wraps, and accessories; and
- in-plant recycling and energy conservation opportunities, including what steps some plastic manufacturers have taken to recycle as much as 99% of all processed waste, and how extrusion lines can be used to reduce heat production requirements, eliminating the use of natural gas.
Cellular PVC Trim: The Design Advantages
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