When: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 12:30 (Eastern US Time)

CES Credits: 1 LU/HSW

Course Description:

An examination of Exterior Grade Phenolic (EGP) including how and why it should be used to produce aesthetically pleasing, functional and safe rainscreen cladding systems. 

Learning Objectives:

1.  A history and overview of how rainscreen cladding systems work to reduce moisture penetration in a building’s envelope

2.  Review the history and manufacturing process of Exterior Grade Phenolics (EGP)

3.  Analysis of third-party performance criteria for EGP and a description of the evaluation methods of the three tests most required by building codes

4.  Examine and discuss installation systems for EGP

5.  Review projects that have successfully utilized EGP.