CEU Continuing Education

Building professionals attending a Weatherization Partners continuing education seminar

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Whether you are looking to boost your skills or knowledge on a particular topic, Weatherization Partners has a team of specialists that are CEU facilitators for AIA and offer accredited continuing education programs for a variety of topics. We can offer these programs online or in the convenience of your own office, or at a local association meeting.

NFPA 285 - Assembly Test of Exterior Walls with Combustible Components

This seminar will discuss the impact of the NFPA 285 Test on buildings using IBC and ASHRAE 90.1 energy code requirements, the parameters and history of NFPA 285, and the definition of what building components are combustible and require NFPA 285 testing by IBC.

[1 AIA, HSW, GBCI]

NFPA 285 wall assembly testing requirements diagram

High Performance Commercial Wall System Design

This course defines the latest code and testing requirements for water, air, and fire considerations in exterior wall assemblies. Participants will learn the various options for water and air control while exploring various wall assembly designs. In addition, participants will be introduced to building science analysis tools to recognize the impact of various designs on long-term building performance.

[1 AIA, HSW, GBCI]

Commercial building wrapped in DuPont Tyvek CommercialWrap during construction

Choices of Air Barriers for Multi-Family and Commercial Building Enclosures

The purpose of this seminar is to give attendees a deeper understanding of air leakage, air barriers, and air barrier systems as a whole for building enclosures, and the evaluations performed on air barriers to describe different systems.

[1 AIA, HSW, GBCI/CMP]

Multifamily building enclosure with an air barrier installed

Healthy Walls = Rainscreen and Ventilation

Analyze the way various wall systems are detailed and identify potential moisture intrusion flaws. Review wall systems using test results for rates of drainage and ventilation in mock up wall systems. Establish best practices for designing and constructing a well-drained and ventilated wall system.

[1 AIA, HSW]

Apartment building with a rainscreen and ventilated wall system