Approximately 1 hour
The surface coating is the first line of defense in prepainted metal, and one of the most important elements to consider as part of a metal purchase. Selecting the right coating, finish, and paint system can affect product lifespan, energy efficiency, and aesthetic appeal. This course discusses the composition of prepainted metal, its application and performance, and examines the building and environmental factors that may influence the type of paint system specified.
Presented by Michelle Vondran on behalf of Steelscape.
This course is ONLINE: SELF-PACED. Experience it on your own schedule, at your convenience.
This course is registered with 24 industry association(s). Show credit and registration information.
This course is rated 1 SD symbol. This course contains minimal sustainable design information. You can read more about the Sustainability Rating system.
This course IS Health, Safety and Welfare eligible.
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AEC Daily uses the following classification system to identify varying levels of sustainable design information contained within courses.
This course contains minimal sustainable design information.
This course contains partial sustainable design information.
The majority of this course is made up of sustainable design information and this course may qualify for USGBC approved GBCI CE Hours, please check course details pages for particulars.
The focus of this course is sustainable design. This course may qualify for USGBC approved GBCI CE Hours, please check course details pages for particulars.
This course contains sustainable design education. These courses are approved by GBCI for Specific CE hours.
One symbol indicates courses that address accessible design in a small portion of the course. These courses do not meet the requirements of the California Architects Board. Please verify with other state boards before considering these courses as accessibility education.
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Name: Michelle Vondran
Title: Technical Manager, Steelscape
Michelle Vondran is the Technical Manager for NS BlueScope Coated Products, North America. Michelle graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with a bachelor's degree of science in chemistry. She started her career as a research chemist with Morton Industrial Coatings (later BASF) with a focus on polymers. This position included lab development as well as lab-to-production scale-up and manufacturing quality and process control. Eventually, Michelle’s focus shifted to cool pigmentation, where she brought the first cool coil coatings to market. She was active in the Cool Roof Rating Council and Energy Star Roofing Program. She joined Steelscape as a quality engineer for the Rancho Cucamonga, CA, paint line. While there, she held the role of quality systems manager and now holds the position of Technical Manager. She oversees quality systems and technical service for BlueScope Coated Products North America, which is composed of Steelscape and ASC Profiles. She is an active member of the National Coil Coaters Association, sitting on its technical committee, as well as of the Zinc Aluminum Coaters Association.
