Building Sustainably with Fiber Cement Siding

Building Sustainably with Fiber Cement Siding

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James Hardie Inc. is purely a fiber-cement business. It operates in markets around the world, with manufacturing operations in the United States, Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines. The businesses employ over 2,500 people who generate revenue of more than $1.5 billion a year.
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Cladding protects the building envelope and building occupants from the weather, while also defining the aesthetic of the building. A challenge for specifiers is to choose cladding that is environmentally sensitive over their entire lifespans. Such goals not only require a sustainable product but one that also has the flexibility to function in a broad range of climate zones as well as offer expansive design options. This course explores the ways in which fiber cement cladding is able to fulfill these demands for commercial and residential buildings throughout various climate zones.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Define the “4 Ds” of exterior wall design and understand the ways in which best practices for water management can help prevent damage to cladding and other wall components.
  2. Identify the composition, product options, and appropriate installation of fiber cement cladding products.
  3. Explore climate zoned cladding, including the environmental criteria for each zone.
  4. Explain the different types of green and sustainability rating systems and how fiber cement products contribute to them.
Provided By: 
James Hardie
Available Regions: 
Continental US
Design Category: 
(07) Thermal and Moisture Protection
Applicable Credits
1
AIA
HSW/LU CE Hour
ID - IJH07J