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Continuing Education

The Finestone Wall Systems team has developed a robust set of AIA/CES courses designed to help you stay current on the latest building envelope construction strate​gies and trends. Our courses are led by highly-knowledgeable instructors with real-world experience.
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​Learn more about available courses and submit the form below. We will contact you to schedule a Lunch & Learn at a convenient time for you and your team. 

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Insulated ​Masonry Veneer Systems

Course Number​: SIKA-MIMVS01​​

Credits: 1.0 LU hour (HSW)

What you can expect from the course.

• ​Understand the challenges of multi-clad projects
• Identify the importance and relevance of the IBC and the IECC and the required testing for compliance
• Evaluate the key physical properties that impact long term performance of these systems
• Understand how insulated masonry veneer systems can meet code compliance and durability while allowing for the desired aesthetics to be met for the project
• Properly specify Insulated Masonry Veneer Systems​​
  

The Concepts of Color Appearance and Perception​

Course Number : SIKA-MCOLOR01

Credits: 1.0 LU hour

What you can expect from the course.

• Describe the influences on color perception and the three dimensions to color
• Understand color appearance and perception​
• Understand the Light Reflectance Values of color, and the impact it can have​
• Choose the most suitable types of pigments based on project/product requirements
• Identify the most common pigment qualities and their impact on color stability​​
  

Designing Continuous Insulation Systems​​

Course Number: SIKA-CISYS01​

Credits: 1.0 LU hour (HSW)

What you can expect from the course.

• Explore the functional and aesthetic development of EIFS since its inception
• Demonstrate how changes in construction practices and code requirements are affecting wall cladding design
• Explain how EIFS can be a simple and cost effective solution to meeting the Energy Code
  

Fluid-Applied Air, Water and Vapor Barriers​

Course Number: SIKA-MFAAWVP

Credits: 1.0 LU hour (HSW)

What you can expect from the course.

• Learn about the role of barriers in building envelope performance and how to treat rough openings in the wall using fluid-applied air barrier systems
• Learn air barrier requirements and ways to demonstrate compliance
• Learn the similarities and differences between air, vapor and water-resistive barriers and understand the criteria of a performance-based fluid-applied barrier material specification.​

Optimizing Stucco Performance

Course Number: SIKA-FCSTUCCO

Credits: 1.0 LU hour (HSW)

What you can expect from the course.

• Understand how to ensure performance of Stucco systems through proper specs, details, materials and options
• Explore considerations that must be evaluated in order to ensure long-term performance of a project​​​