Extruded polystyrene (XPS) and expanded polystyrene (EPS) are both types of rigid foam plastic insulation; their different manufacturing processes produce wide-ranging performance attributes, especially in water absorption and R-value. This course discusses the negative impact of water absorption on R-value and structural integrity; explains why codes and standards are sometimes specific in requiring XPS in applications where prolonged exposure to water occurs; and concludes with a look at best specification practices for accurate bids.
Presenter Background Information
Name: Tiffany Coppock, AIA, NCARB, CDT, LEED AP, ASTM, RCI, EDAC
Title: Commercial Building Systems Specialist, Owens Corning
Background
Tiffany Coppock, AIA, NCARB, CDT, LEED® AP, ASTM, RCI, EDAC is Owens Corning’s Commercial Building Systems Specialist. She provides leadership and technical guidance in building science, testing, and documentation to design professionals and the Owens Corning team. Formerly, Tiffany was a Building Science Manager answering technical questions, reviewing drawings and specifications, and giving educational sessions on topics such as air barriers, waterproofing, vegetative roof assemblies, and insulation. She holds a BEnvD from Texas A&M University and MArch from the University of Colorado, and is a registered architect with a specialization in healthcare and historic preservation.
AIA/CES
AIA/CES Info: Course# AEC883-02:1
AIA/CES Learning units: 1.00
AIA approved course. This course qualifies for 1.0 LU/HSW Hour.
AEC Daily reports Learning Units on members’ behalf.
HSW
HSW Info: Course# AEC883
Hours: 1.00
This course qualifies for HSW.
AIBD
AIBD Info: Course# AEC883
CE Hours: 1.00
AIBD approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
AEC Daily reports Learning Units on members’ behalf.
AIC
AIC Info: Course# AEC883
CPD Hours: 1.00
AIC approved course.
Hours must be self-reported to the AIC.
ASHRAE
ASHRAE Info: Course# AEC883
PDHs: 1.00
Course meets ASHRAE guidelines for acceptable Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for recertification purposes. Ensure this course content is related to ASHRAE certification practice area: BEAP, BEMP, CPMP, HBDP, HFDP & OPMP.
BOMI
BOMI Info: Course# AEC883
CPD Hours: 1.00
BOMI approved course. This program qualifies for BOMI Institute Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit for RPA, FMA, and/or SMA graduates. This course qualifies for HSW.
Members must self-report CPD hours.
CCIDC
CCIDC Info: Course# AEC883
CE Hours: 1.00
CCIDC approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
Members must self-report CEU hours to CCIDC.
FBPE
FBPE Info: Provider Number 0004278, Sequence Number 0000031. Course# AEC883
PDHs: 1.00
FBPE approved provider.
ICC
ICC Info: Course# AEC883
CEU: 0.10
Professional Development Hour: 1
PP course number: 7949
Preferred Provider: 1293
AEC Daily is an ICC Preferred Provider. This course qualifies for ICC Certification Renewal.
IIBEC
IIBEC Info: Course# AEC883
CEHs: 1.00
This course qualifies for HSW.
This course is approved for IIBEC CEHs. Users are to self-report to IIBEC by submitting their certificate of completion to IIBEC.
InterNACHI
InterNACHI Info: Course# AEC883
CE Hours: 1.00
InterNACHI approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
Members must self-report CE hours to InterNACHI.
NAHB
NAHB Info: Course# AEC883
CE Hours: 1.00
This program meet NAHB's continuing education requirements for one or more of the following designations: Certified Graduate Associate (CGA), Certified Graduate Builder (CGB), Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR), Certified Green Professional (CGP), Graduate Master Builder (GMB), Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR), Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS)
NARI
NARI Info: Course# AEC883
CEUs: 0.10
NARI approved course.
0.1 CEU toward certification renewals. 1 Hour toward certification application.
RCEP
RCEP Info: Course# AEC883
PDH: 1.00
AEC Daily is an RCEP-approved continuing education provider.
Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to RCEP.
RMMI
RMMI Info: Course# AEC883
Credit Per Hour: 1.00
This is a RMMI approved course.
RMMI will confirm certification credit upon receipt of Certificate of Completion (members must self-report).
AAA
AAA Info: Provider No. A-002. Course# AEC883
Learning hours: 1.00
This course is approved as a Structured Course.
AAA Members must self-report their learning hours to AAA.
AAPEI
AAPEI Info: Course# AEC883
Learning hours: 1.00
This course is approved as a Core Learning Activity.
Members must self-record their learning hours on the RAIC|Architecture Canada Transcript Database, https://raic.org/transcripts.
AIBC
AIBC Info: Course# AEC883
Learning units: 1.00
AIBC members may self-report this learning activity for consideration of AIBC learning units.
CAHPI
CAHPI Info: Course# AEC883
MRC Hours 1.00
CAHPI approved course, MRC Hours.
Members must self-report MRC hours to CAHPI.
CSC
CSC Info: Course# AEC883
PDE Hours: 1.00
CSC approved course. This course qualifies for HSW.
Members must self-report PDE hours to CSC.
NLAA
NLAA Info: Course# AEC883
Learning units: 1.00
This course is approved as a core course.
Members must self-report LUs through the MCET National Con Ed reporting website. (www.architranscripts.ca/default.htm)
NWTAA
NWTAA Info: Course# AEC883
Learning Hours: 1.00
This course is approved as a Structured course.
Members must self-report Learning Hours through the National Con Ed reporting website at https://www.raic.org/transcripts/default.htm
OAA
OAA Info: Course# AEC883
Hours: 1.00
This course may apply to both OAA structured and unstructured learning as long as it addresses the required subject matter topics.
Members must self-report activity to OAA and retain your Certificate of Completion.
OntarioACHI
OntarioACHI Info: Course# AEC883-01
CEU/CPD Hours: 1.00
This course has been accredited for continued development towards the Canadian-Certified Home Inspection (CCHI) Designation.
Members must upload the certificate of completion to their profile for this training to be recognized: https://ontarioachi.ca/members/member-profile
OAQ
OAQ Info: Course# AEC883 / Cours # AEC883
Hours / Nombre d’heures: 1.00
This course qualifies for self-directed learning activity with the OAQ. / Ce cours est reconnu par l’OAQ comme activité d’auto-apprentissage.
Members must self-report hours to OAQ. / Les membres doivent rapporter eux-mêmes leurs heures à l’OAQ.
SAA
SAA Info: Provider No. 1036. Course# AEC883
Learning units: 1.00
This course is approved as a core course.
Members must self-report LUs through the RAIC National Con Ed reporting website. http://raic.org/transcripts.
