Simpson Door Company is an AIA Passport partner, supporting the AIA Continuing Education program. We currently offer our CEU courses in distance learning and face-to-face formats. If you are interested in scheduling an in-person presentation, please contact us at SimpsonCustomerService@brandner.com.
The Battle Against Moisture
Course Overview
This course consists of a presentation in a PDF format followed by a brief test and offers an in-depth look at exterior wood doors and the battle against moisture. The course qualifies for 1 HSW (health, safety, welfare) learning unit hour from the American Institute of Architects.
Topics will include:
- Use of wood doors in architectural designs
- Key components of stile and rail wood doors
- Moisture protection
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Specify how wood doors can be incorporated into a range of architectural styles for homes and light construction
- List the key components of stile and rail wood doors
- Describe common points of moisture vulnerability in exterior wood doors
- Explain manufacturing materials and techniques that can protect wood doors against water infiltration
- Discuss methods for designing building overhangs, and selection of wood finished, that further enhance wood door weatherability
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Achieve Your Design Vision
Course Overview
This course consists of a presentation in a PDF format followed by a brief test and offers an in-depth looks a ways to design a door that reflects creativity and personality to fit any architectural style. The course qualifies for 1 learning unit hour from the American Institute of Architects.
Topics will include:
- Personalization trends in building products
- Design Flexibility – wood, glass, size options
- Creating welcoming entryways with wood doors
- Crafting visually engaging interiors with wood doors
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe how wood doors can be incorporated into a range of architectural styles for homes
- List 3 or more ways wood entry doors can be personalized to achieve a design vision
- Articulate how wood doors are manufactured compared to molded materials such as steel and fiberglass doors
- List 3 door mounting alternatives to traditional swing hinges
- Discuss 3 or more ways wood doors can be used to enhance interior design
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