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Outdoor porcelain pavers have many benefits. They are frost-resistant, skid-resistant, durable, easy-to-clean and have incredibly high breakage loads (up to 2200 lb) creating the perfect solution for gardens, terraces, and high traffic outdoor areas. This course will provide an overview of the manufacturing process of porcelain pavers, explain various installation methods, and discuss how porcelain pavers can contribute to today’s green building programs.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Discuss the attributes and characteristics of porcelain pavers and describe the manufacturing process.
- Discuss the advantages of using porcelain pavers over other materials in a design project.
- Identify the different installation methods for porcelain pavers.
- Summarize the performance criteria of porcelain pavers relative to today’s green building programs.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Michael McVey on behalf of Oldcastle APG. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Michael McVey
Title: Director of Sales, Westile, an Oldcastle Company
Background: Michael McVey has over 20 years of construction experience both on the contracting side as well as manufacturing. Michael has been involved with product development, design and applications for roof top paver systems including industry specifications. He works closely with architects, developers, municipalities and contractors. As such, he is able to provide expert advice for a wide range of project types and applications.
