GJH07A
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COURSE - Click begin course below
Number: GJH07A

Title: Developing and Building Sustainably with Fiber Cement Siding

This 1 hour program = 1 AIA/HSW/SD LU

Upon completion of this course, the designer will be able to:

1. Define Fiber Cement
2. Illustrate the design decisions that affect enclosure systems
3. List the 4 D’s of Wall Design
4. Describe how water management and durability improve longevity of cladding
5. Compare and contrast embodied energy and recurring embodied energy
6. Define Life Cycle Assessment and describe the system analysis parameters
7. Describe climate zoned cladding and list the environmental criteria for each of the zones
8. Describe the environmental concerns regarding Toxicity, VOC’s and Painting and how these can be best addressed

TEST - Click begin test below
Upon completion of this course, please close out the course window and return to this screen to click on the test link on the left. Your Certificate will be automatically emailed to you with a passing grade of 80% or higher.
COURSE SPONSOR INFORMATION
James Hardie

James Hardie has operations in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Europe. No matter where they operate, their goal is to remain at the forefront of the fiber-cement industry, capitalizing on our global leadership in building products and manufacturing and technology for both new home construction and remodeling.

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