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Fortress Building Products offers a comprehensive library of e-learning courses designed to help you learn more about our total solution of outdoor living products. Gain the in-depth knowledge you need to confidently sell them. Register for an online training course or request a live in-person training below.
Noncombustible Steel Deck Framing: A Proven Solution for Building in WUI Zones (1.0 Hour) - December 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST
This course will examine how noncombustible steel deck framing makes it possible to meet stringent building and fire codes in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zones. Because steel is a Class A fire-rated material, steel deck framing will not contribute fuel to a fire, reducing the threat that a wildfire poses to human life and property. Participants will also learn how steel’s strength and resistance to the damaging effects of weathering make it possible to deliver bigger and longer-lasting deck structures. This proven performance ensures the physical safety of users without compromising the project’s design vision, making steel deck framing suitable for a variety of uses in WUI zones.
AIA 10 LU/HSW/GBCI
Form, Function & Safety: Multitasking Steel Deck Framing Rises to the Demands of Modern Outdoor Living (1.0 Hour)
This course will explore how steel deck framing prioritizes safety and aesthetics. Participants will learn how steel’s strength and non-combustible nature allow for bigger decks that meet stringent fire codes and can withstand high winds and storms, ensuring occupant wellbeing without sacrificing high-end designs. It will also examine how steel can support heavier loads with fewer materials, which can lead to more eco-friendly deck builds. Additionally, the course will overview how steel’s resistance to rot, weather and insect damage without the use of harsh chemicals makes it suitable for a variety of residential, retail, mixed-use, multifamily, rooftop and corporate uses.
AIA 1 LU/HSW/GBCI
Reimagining Commercial Properties: Integrating Well-Executed Outdoor Spaces to Aid Occupant Wellbeing (1.0 hr)
This course will explore the critical role well-executed outdoor spaces play in prioritizing commercial building occupant/user health, wellness and productivity. Course participants will examine the principles of biophilic design and how to maximize the usability of rooftop decks and gardens, outdoor workspaces, public greenspaces and more to improve the user’s physical and mental state. The course will then identify which wood-alternative offerings make it possible to reap the benefits of biophilic design while bringing function, durability and a high-end design aesthetic to the outdoor spaces of commercial properties.
AIA 1 LU/HSW
Modern Commercial Fencing Systems: Improved Security Meets Best-in-Class Aesthetics (1.0 Hour)
This course will examine how commercial fencing systems designed for commercial, security and industrial applications have evolved to address safety concerns associated with traditional chain-link fencing. By attending this webinar, you will be able to identify which fence materials and system components are integral to bringing strength and longevity to such applications, protecting occupants of the built environment, as well as physical property and sensitive data.
AIA 1 LU/HSW
The Many Benefits of Aluminum Fencing and Railings (1.0 hour)
Aluminum as a building material has been in use for almost 90 years and in that time has proved to be safe, reliable, and extremely durable. Because the energy and resources required to produce it have been radically reduced recently, it is now regarded as one of the most sustainable building materials available. This course explores how the many benefits of aluminum can be incorporated into the design of attractive, strong, extremely durable, and corrosion-resistant aluminum fences and railings; how these products can be finished, specified, and installed; and the codes and standards that inform and govern their use.
AIA + LA-CES, 1.0hr HSW
Coatings for Steel Railing & Fence Systems (1.0 hour)
This course evaluates the different coating technologies available for steel railing and fence systems and discusses the factors to consider when selecting a coating for steel railing and fence systems.
AIA + LA-CES, 1.0hr HSW
Designing the Outdoor Oasis: Ensuring Client Satisfaction through Effective Project Management (1.0 hour)
This course will analyze design trends and approaches to outdoor space through project management skills that impact homeowner satisfaction. Explore benefits of specifying composite & PVC decking, steel framing, railings, and LED lighting.
AIA 1 LU/HSW
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An Introduction to Steel Deck Framing (1.0 hour)
In this course, we will discover that light-gauge steel (LGS) is lighter in weight than structural wood, is less susceptible to deterioration due to the elements and pests, requires less maintenance over time, is a sustainable material, and offers unparalleled safety features for dead loads, live loads, and environmental loads such as snow, earthquakes, and wind.
AIA 1 LU/HSW
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