K026-000WGB
Windows, Energy and Green Building

This presentation addresses the role of windows in building energy performance and green building rating systems, including LEED, Green Globes, Energy Star Commercial and NAHB and Energy Star Homes.
 
When you complete this course you will know more about:

• How residential and light commercial buildings use energy
• Integrated design of windows and building energy modeling
• The role of windows in meeting green building guidelinesaccessories, photos, and technical information.

K026-000WM
Windows as Machines -  Materials, Design and Manufacturing
for Performance

This course will cover the technical aspects of materials, design, and manufacturing that impact window performance.

When you complete this course you will know more about:

• Window performance objectives
• Window types and components
• Materials and engineering design of windows
• Manufacturing and testing to support product performance
• Design professional’s role selecting and specifying windows

K026-000WI
Window Installation

This presentation addresses the fundamental principles of window installation, addressing the integration of the window with the drainage plane using the principles of water management and building science.

When you complete this course you will know more about:

• How 2006 IBC/IRC building codes have changed for window installation
• Principles of water management and building science
• Installation methods – barrier and drainage
• Proper window installation sequence
• Design professional’s role detailing window installation

K026-000WR
Window Replacement

This presentation addresses the fundamental principles of window replacement, addressing assessment of conditions and window replacement options including sash replacement, insert and full-frame windows.

When you complete this course you will know more about:

• Importance of window replacement
• Assessment of existing windows and replacement options
• Window replacement process
• Role of the architect, contractor and window supplier

K026-000SIG
Safety Glazing 101

This presentation describes safety glazing types, test standards and labeling, and the definition of hazardous locations that require use of safety glazing under the International Building Code (IBC), including a discussion of decorative glass and sloped glazing.

When you complete this course you will know more about:

• The types of safety glazing
• The test and labeling standards for safety glazing
• The IBC code requirements for Safety Glazing and Sloped Glazing

K026-000CBC
Coastal Requirements for Windows and Doors

The International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) contain provisions for coastal wind loads.  This course will review the issues with design pressure, wind borne debris and methods of protection, then walk through an example of determining wind load requirements under the IRC.

When you complete this course you will know more about:

• What “impact resistance” and “opening protection” mean
• Where protection is required
• What methods of protection can be used
• How materials are tested
• How wind load requirements are determined for windows and doors

K026-000EBC
Energy Terminology, NFRC and Energy Codes

This course describes the physical principles and terminology used to measure heat loss and gain, the thermal characteristics of windows, rating and labeling standards for product evaluation and building code requirements relating to windows.

When you complete this course you will know more about:

• Energy terminology and principles of heat transfer
• National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) and window labels
• ENERGY STAR® product ratings from the U.S.DOE and EPA
• Energy Codes requirements for windows under the International Residential Code (IRC) and the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

K026-000WDP
Design Pressure Requirements and Testing Standards

This course will cover the definition of wind load and design pressure, the requirements for design pressure performance established under the most common building codes in the United States, and fenestration industry standards for specifying product performance.

When you complete this course you will know more about:

• What wind speed, wind loads and design pressure are
• How to determine wind load requirements for a building under the International Residential Code (IRC) and International Building Code (IBC)
• Product performance categories
• Design Pressure Ratings  - Structural, Air and Water & NFRC labeling
• How to specify windows and doors with design pressure performance that satisfy project requirements

Your local Andersen Representative can provide information on programs that may be tailored to your firms schedules and needs.

Your local Andersen Representative can provide information on future visits that may be available from your area.