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AEC498 - Framing Solutions: Laminated Strand Lumber When Strength, Stiffness, and Straightness Matter...THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER OFFERED
THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER OFFERED.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Explain the material and resource efficiency of engineered wood products (EWPs) and discuss why they represent the future of structural wood products.
- Discuss the life cycle assessment rankings of wood and discern how and why EWPs can help meet our construction needs into the 21st century.
- Compare laminated strand lumber (LSL) to its traditional and other structural composite lumber counterparts in beam and header, wall framing, stair stringer, and rim board applications, including criteria such as performance capabilities, cost effectiveness, value engineering, and ease of installation.
- Explain the manufacturing process of LSL and discuss the process in terms of its energy efficiency and utilization of wood.
- Discuss the features and benefits of using LSL, and identify how the product is used as a whole house structural framing member.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Stephen Zapcic on behalf of LP Building Products. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Stephen Zapcic
Title: Senior District Sales Manager, Engineered Wood Products, LP Building Products , LP Building Products
Background: Steve Zapcic has conducted over 100 training programs for LP’s engineered wood products business. These programs target the design professional, the distribution channel, as well as the builder to ensure that the products provide the “Value Added” features of engineered wood products. He works closely with the manufacturing, engineering, and marketing departments at LP to ensure brand consistency and technical accuracy when delivering training. Steve has over twenty eight years experience in the EWP industry and is an expert in the production, design, application, and installation of engineered wood products. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Business from The University of Tennessee.
