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USEFUL LINKS: Continuing Education, Product Information, Manufacturer Links, Software, Etc... State & Federal sites
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Links are provided as a courtesy to our members and guests. CAHI does not sponsor, endorse or state an opinion either for or against information & products found on these sites.
Some of these sites require you to first register & establish a login and password (FREE). Then you will be able to login and take their FREE courses. These are some of the best free continuing education courses you will find on topics & products. You are sure to see some of these items or situations on an inspection but were never taught in formal inspection training schools! EDUCATE YOURSELF! BE THE BEST!
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AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL - Free Online Courses: "Protection Against Termites & Decay, "Metric & Wood", "Finger Jointed Lumber", "Engineered Wood Products", "Connection Design", "Designing for Permanence", "Lateral Load Resisting Systems for Wood Structures", "Designing for Torsional Stability in Wood Members", "Conventional Floor Framing", "Conventional Wall Framing", "Lateral Load Bracing", "Roof/Ceiling Framing", "Introduction to the Wood Frame Construction Manual", "The Basics of Wood Frame Construction", "What is Conventional Construction?", "Characteristics of Wood", "Grade Marks", "Designing with the National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction (NDS 1997 & 2001)", "LRFD Manual for Engineered Wood Construction", "Wood Frame Construction Manual (1995 SBC High wind Edition & 2001 National Edition", "Design of Wood Frame Buildings for High Wind, Snow, & Seismic Loadings"
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Assuring Water Resistance of Masonry Construction
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Certainteed - Free Online Courses - "Introduction to Decking & Railing Systems", "The Attic: Three Components,One System", "The Exterior Wall: A System Approach", "Evolution of Footing Forms", "Principles of Attic Ventilation", New Dimensions in Asphalt Shingles, Low Slope Bituminous Roof Systems, The Use of Self Adhering Systems in Low Slope Roofing, "HVAC Ductwork: Issues, Answers & Practical Considerations", Windows: An Inside View,
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Connecticut Dept of Environmental Protection
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Control of Condensation, Mold & Energy Leakage to Improve Building Performance
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Creating Custom Curves: Adding Interest to Architecural Designs
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Exterior Insulation Finish Systems - EIFS
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EIFS - "Fluid Applied Waterproof, Air Barriers for Moisture Control & Mold Prevention in Wall Construction
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Form with Function: Dramatic Design with Cable & Rod Systems
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Inspection Tool-child safety outlet plug remover
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Introduction to ICFs: Insulating Concrete Forms
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LEED Certification & Sustainable Steel Building Systems
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Light Gauge Steel Framing Connection Products
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Principles of Universal Design in Housing & Home Appliances
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Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barriers & Control Coatings
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Science of Specifying Moisture & Mold in Framed Wall Assemblies
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Septic Systems - Korth Engineeringseptic system design & solutions
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Utilizing Light-Gauge Steel Framing Systems
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Waterproofing Exterior Cementitious Wall Surfaces
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"Why Build with Steel? Utilizing Light-Gauge Steel Framing Systems"
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Wood University- Free Courses-"Engineered Wood Basics", "Design of Wood Connections"
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| 5/23 | | Insulating Concrete Forms | | | Jim Ryan of ICF Building Company, LLC will discuss insulating concrete form building systems. Jim has over 30 years experience in the building trades and will share his experience in building with this unique building material and system. |
| | 6/27 | | Residential Wall Systems and Protecting the Building Envelope | | | Justin Farnsworth, Market Development Manager for DuPont Tyvek Weatherization Systems will present a seminar that will help attendees learn how to design durable wall systems for residential construction by protecting walls from damage due to air, water and moisture infiltration. In addition attendees will understand the importance of building redundancy in residential wall systems, as well as the various methods currently available for protecting the building envelope. |
| | 7/25 | | EIFS Installation and Inspection | | | Daniel Canova Sr. of Sto Corp will present an informative seminar on EIFS installation, issues, and inspection. Dan has 27 years experience in the construction industry focused on the exterior building envelope and building science. He is the senior sales and technical representative for Sto Corp. responsible for sales and technical support for Exterior Insulted Finish Systems (EIFS), traditional cement stucco systems, fluid applied air and moisture barrier systems, concrete restoration and repair systems, and specialized material application equipment. |
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