Climate Zoned Cladding and Contemporary Commercial Solutions with Fiber Cement Siding - Update

Climate Zoned Cladding and Contemporary Commercial Solutions with Fiber Cement Siding - Update

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This course introduces new climate zoned cladding and illustrates panel cladding. Learn how this is helping designers meet emerging demands for contemporary commercial design aesthetics through a description on the benefits of fiber cement and the common selection criteria for siding options.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Identify common selection criteria for various siding options and describe why fire, wind, hail/impact resistance, and other physical properties are important for long term siding performance
  2. Define fiber cement and list 6 benefits of fiber cement siding including how they help maintain the integrity of your building and keep occupants and installers safe
  3. Describe new climate zoned cladding and why these systems are essential to the longevity of your design
  4. Compare and contrast the two FCS cladding climate zones
  5. Illustrate new panel cladding and describe how this is helping designers meet emerging demands for contemporary commercial design aesthetics
  6. Describe the best practices for cutting fiber cement siding
Design Category (CSI Division): 
(07) Thermal and Moisture Protection
Delivery Format: 
Slide Show - No Audio
Applicable Credits