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AIA LUNCH & LEARNS
Glazing 101
Credit: 1 LU/HSW Length : 1 Hour Cost: Free
Understand Aluminum Framing Product Types
Recognize and differentiate between aluminum framing products for commercial buildings
•Fly by curtainwall
•Punched window wall and curtainwall
•Ribbon window wall and curtainwall
•Ground floor storefront and curtainwall
Identify the differences in fabrication/ manufacturing aluminum framing products
•Stick built
•Pre-fab frames
•Pre-glazed
•Fully unitized
Understand different aluminum framing options
•Captured versus SSG
•Fins versus sunshades
•Shadowbox versus backpans
•Stool Trim (stool extension)
•WSPD, ISA, window washing tieback button
Understand THE different GLASS options
•Insulation value and sound control
•Solar heat control
•Aesthetics and safety
•Specialty glass
Why Unitized
Credit: 1 LU Length : 1 Hour Cost: Free
Understand Aluminum Framing Product Types
Recognize and differentiate between aluminum framing products for commercial buildings
•Curtain wall
•Window wall
•Ribbon window
•Storefront
Understand the differences in stick versus unitized framing products
Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of selecting stick (stock length) and unitized (modular) aluminum framing products for commercial buildings
•Curtain wall
•Window wall
•Ribbon window
•Storefront
Understand how unitized products are installed
Understand the differences in stick and unitized warranty