Railing Made Simple

Railing Made Simple

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About the Provider
The combination of brands from AZEK including TimberTech, AZEK Exteriors, Intex, and Struxure, offers architects innovative solutions for sustainable outdoor living and exteriors. With a focus on premium materials that deliver a timeless “real wood look,” their products combine low-maintenance durability with refined aesthetics. AZEK leads sustainability efforts as the largest recycler of PVC in the U.S., ensuring eco-conscious design remains at the forefront. Architects trust the AZEK for materials that blend performance with style,  even in harsh climates.
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In this course, we will familiarize attendees with styles and trends within railing systems and discuss how railing material choices affect safety, appearance, and future maintenance. The design professional will learn about code compliance and how product standardization helps to meet regulatory goals.

We will demonstrate how the use of standardized products and processes will help design professionals be able to simplify the development of railing details and master specifications that can be used for a variety of project types. The advantages of using standardized products will be discussed as well as product applications. We will end the course by exploring attributes of a reputable manufacturer, such as credibility, quality, knowledge, and standardization in products.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Identify styles and trends within railing systems and discuss how railing material choices affect safety, appearance, and future maintenance.
  2. Discuss code compliance and explain how product standardization helps to meet regulatory goals such as the ADA guidelines for railing systems.
  3. Explain the value of using standardized products and processes in order to develop railing details and master specifications that may be applied to diverse projects.
  4. Evaluate suppliers to determine whether they are reputable manufacturers that provide code compliant, standardized, railing products.
Provided By: 
AZEK & TimberTech
Available Regions: 
Continental US
Design Category: 
(06) Wood, Plastics and Composites
Applicable Credits
1
AIA
HSW/LU CE Hour
ID - IAZ06A