Courses from LP Architects' Desk
Building Science of Treated-Engineered-Wood Siding (TEWS) - Manufacturing, Durability, and Performance Mill Tour (Multi-Family Architects)
This course explores the building science, engineering, and manufacturing technologies behind carbon-negative treated-engineered wood siding (TEWS). Participants will examine how renewable wood fiber is transformed into a high-performance exterior cladding product through advanced strand technology, resin…
"THE ADVANTAGES OF TREATED- ENGINEERED-WOOD SIDING"
An Introduction to Treated-Engineered-Wood Siding (TEWS) and applications in residential, light commercial and multi-family construction projects, with explanations of and comparisons to other cladding options commonly specified for these projects. Course content also includes the key…
Meeting Fire-Resistance Code Requirements with OSB
This course provides an overview of fire-rated cementitious-coated OSB sheathing for wall and roof sheathing applications. We will discuss its performance and structural properties, applications, and installation. We will also discuss using a combination of value-added…
"CREATING A VIRTUOUS CYCLE"
The comprehensive benefits of residential carbon-negative building products. Learn why carbon-negative building products are more than just a nice-to-have. They are a readily available solution to the carbon emissions challenges in the building and construction sector…
