Technology and Trends in Sustainable Tropical Hardwoods

There is no substitute for the natural beauty of newly installed tropical hardwood, but keeping it looking great and achieving the desired performance over time require careful attention to detail. Choosing the best hardwood species and specifying the appropriate fastening and finishing systems will ensure an aesthetically pleasing, low-maintenance, and successful design in terms of installation, performance, and appearance. This course discusses wood species specification, installation techniques, and finishing methods for tropical hardwoods in conventional and sustainable buildings. As well, international programs that are used to successfully determine sustainability are examined.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

• Identify the characteristics of sustainable tropical hardwood options related to appearance, durability, and other performance issues.
• Investigate the different tropical hardwood options available from different locations around the world.
• Recognize the different sustainability certifications that are applicable to the selection of tropical hardwood.
• Specify sustainable tropical hardwood, including the means of installation and finishing based on best practices.

Approximately 1 hour. Delivered via webinar or face-to-face presentation. Available sessions shown below.

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