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GERFLOR

Gerflor Sponsors Free Continuing Education
	Gerflor offers the following FREE on-line continuing education course at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center. This course is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and is certified by AIA, CSI, and many more organizations.
	The Fundamentals of Indoor Sports Flooring Provides an overview of the safety and performance characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of point-, mixed-, area- and combined-elastic sports flooring, along with discussions on common installation problems. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS COURSE

Gerflor Sports Flooring, LLC has been producing synthetic indoor sports flooring since 1947. More than 440 million square feet of its Taraflex flooring has been installed worldwide in athletic facilities, educational buildings, fitness and recreational centers, religious institutions and government buildings. Gerflor's sports flooring expertise guarantees permanent and portable surfaces with performance, comfort, safety and durability. Its Taraflex product line offers 14 different surfaces in wide color ranges for professional and competitive sports, fitness programs, recreation and multipurpose uses. The multi-layered construction of 100% pure vinyl, reinforced fiberglass grid and closed-cell foam backing provides superior shock absorption, helps fight fatigue, allows accurate pivoting and delivers consistent ball bounce. Proprietary product treatments reduce chances of skin infections by preventing bacteria and fungus growth, minimize friction burn risk and create an impermeable surface that resists dirt and cleans easily with minimal amounts of water and energy. Taraflex floors are 100% recyclable with 43% recycled content, rate very low in VOC emissions, can be used with low VOC adhesives and game line marking paint and contribute to LEED credits. Gerflor is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council. Since 1976, Taraflex courts have appeared at nine consecutive summer Olympic Games. Gerflor and the FIVB (International Volleyball Federation) based in Switzerland extended their partnership for Taraflex court usage at every FIVB-sanctioned competition and event internationally through 2012. Taraflex floors meet and exceed the stringent performance standards mandated by all major flooring associations, are ISO 9001 and 14001 certified and tested according to DIN V 18032-2 (April 2001). For more information on Gerflor, please visit www.gerflortaraflex.com

VINYL SIDING INSTITUTE

Vinyl Siding Institute Sponsors Free Continuing Education
	Vinyl Siding Institute, Inc. offers the following FREE on-line continuing education course at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center. This course is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and is registered with AIA, CSI, and many more organizations.
	A Guide to Designing with Today's Vinyl Siding Provides an overview of vinyl siding, including its history, certification program, features and benefits, types of vinyl siding, architectural trim and accessories, as well as a discussion on how to incorporate vinyl siding in designs inspired by the Colonial, Romantic, Victorian and Eclectic periods of architecture. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS COURSE

The Vinyl Siding Institute, Inc. (VSI) is the trade association for manufacturers of vinyl and other polymeric siding and suppliers to the industry. Through initiatives such as the VSI Vinyl Siding Product Certification Program and the VSI Certified Installer Program, we strive to improve the quality of today’s vinyl siding and to educate on the many benefits that have made it the number one choice of exterior cladding across the country. For more information on the Vinyl Siding Institute, please visit www.vinylsiding.org

Educational Courses with AEC Daily

The following FREE on-line continuing education courses are offered at AECDaily's Online Learning Center. These courses are available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and are certified by AIA, CSI, and many more organizations.

A Green Alternative for Surface Finishing: Powder Coatings

Masonry Restoration: Common Problems, Practical Solutions

Provides an overview of masonry restoration and how to ensure a successful repair.

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Exotic Hardwood Flooring Solutions

Provides an overview of solid and engineered exotic hardwood flooring systems including fabrication, features, styles, as well as a discussion on installation methods and considerations to facilitate a successful installation.

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Design and Specification of ACM / MCM in Today's Architecture

Provides an overview of aluminum and metal composite materials (ACM/MCM), including uses and applications, product characteristics, finishes, manufacturing processes, construction details, and specifications.

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Surfacing Materials in Healthcare Facilities

Provides an overview of solid acrylic surfaces in healthcare applications and comparisons between surface materials including laminate, ceramic tile, solid surfaces, engineered stone and natural stone.

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Two-Hour Fire-Resistance-Rated Walls

Provides an overview of two-hour fire-resistance-rated walls used in townhome construction; the options available in today's marketplace; and, firewall installation requirements and considerations. Included are discussions regarding risk management and fire resistance testing.

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The Fundamentals of Indoor Sports Flooring

Provides an overview of the safety and performance characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of point-, mixed-, area- and combined-elastic sports flooring, along with discussions on common installation problems.

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Architectural Applications of Spray Polyurethane Foam Systems

Provides an overview of the roofing and insulation applications of Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) including a comparison of the characteristics of Open-Cell and Closed-Cell systems.

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Moisture Management in Residential Walls

Provides an overview of preventing and managing moisture in walls.

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Acoustical Ceiling Restoration

Provides an overview of the numerous benefits of commercial acoustical ceiling restoration. The restoration process is compared to alternative ceiling options including chemical cleaning, conventional painting, and total ceiling replacement.

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Polymer-Modified Concrete Restoration Products and Protection Systems

Provides an overview of the features and benefits of using polymer-modified repair mortars and coatings. Included are discussions pertaining to the reasons concrete damage and corrosion occurs, crack repair treatments, and the importance of surface preparation.

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Underfloor Service Distribution: Office Buildings

Provides an overview of underfloor service distribution systems and access flooring. The environmental and financial benefits of the system will also be reviewed in detail, including first-cost and operational savings, green building and sustainable building design, employee productivity, and flexibility and adaptability.

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An Introduction to Sourcing Dimensional Stone: The Example of Verona, Italy As A Materials and Processing Center

Provides an overview of the history of the dimensional stone industry in Verona, Italy and gives an architect the basic criteria for selecting stone materials and fabrication services in the Verona area.

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Today: Moisture Management Tomorrow Morning: Moisture Forgiveness

“It’s not a matter of if moisture gets into your building, but when,” as expressed in the Denver AIA Sustainable Design Resource Guide. Simply put, a building is a collection of interactive surfaces impacted by the inevitability of moisture. Rain water leaks, condensation, moisture diffusion, ground water intrusion, even respiration, all can and do happen throughout a building’s life cycle.

Your efforts to create sustainable buildings are under assault from the construction site to the humidity from the restaurant’s kitchen to the indoor pool to the plant life within. The design team’s choice: either prepare for an ongoing battle against moisture or integrate it into the design process. Dens™ Brand gypsum products with fiberglass mats employ the concept of moisture forgiveness, allowing moisture to serve its natural purpose without jeopardizing the form or function of the built environment. A healthy building envelope is essential to a more sustainable structure. Now imagine bringing over 20 years of exterior experience to bear on rethinking interior walls, shafts and tile substrates. We have.

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Strongwall Industries, Inc.

Strongwall Sponsors Free Continuing Education
	Strongwall Industries, Inc. offers the following FREE on-line continuing education course at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center. This course is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and is certified by AIA, CSI, and many more organizations.
	Polymer-Modified Concrete Restoration Products and Protection Systems Provides an overview of the features and benefits of using polymer-modified repair mortars and coatings. Included are discussions pertaining to the reasons concrete damage and corrosion occurs, crack repair treatements, and the importance of surface preparation. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS COURSE

Our mission is to manufacture and market the most advanced and effective concrete restoration and protection products and systems. For more information on Strongwall Industries, please visit www.strongwall.com

Lincoln Wood Products, Inc.

Lincoln Windows Sponsors Free Continuing Education
	Lincoln Wood Products, Inc. offers the following FREE on-line continuing education course at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center. This course is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and is certified by AIA, CSI, and many more organizations.
	Architectural Wood Windows and Patio Doors - Recognizing Performance and Design Provides an overview of the performance and design characteristics of the architectural wood window or patio door. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS COURSE

Lincoln Wood Products, Inc. has been manufacturing high quality wood windows and patio doors for new construction, remodeling and light commercial projects for over 60 years. Based in Merrill, Wisconsin, the privately owned company engineers windows and patio doors for visual appeal as well as outstanding performance and backs it up with exceptional customer service before and after the sale. Lincoln windows and patio doors are marketed through a network of over 400 independent distributors throughout the U.S. For more information visit www.lincolnwindows.com or call 715.536.2461.

BENDHEIM

Bendheim Sponsors Free Continuing Education

Bendheim offers the following FREE on-line continuing education course at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center. This course is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and is certified by AIA, CSI, and many more organizations.

Channel Glass Wall Systems

Provides an overview of the structural properties and design benefits of channel glass wall systems. Included are discussions pertaining to performance, installation and specification considerations; as well as safety glazing and current testing standards and certifications.
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Bendheim Wall Systems, Inc. is North America’s leader in channel glass wall systems and the exclusive distributor of LINIT channel glass by Lamberts. Our channel glass can reach heights of 23 feet, tempered or annealed. It is available in five surface textures, low iron options, specialty coatings, or in hundreds of enameled colors. The choices are almost unlimited. LINIT channel glass contains a high percentage of post-consumer recycled content, up to 40%, and was recently recognized as one of Sustainable Industries magazine’s 2008 Top 10 Green Building Products.

For three generations Bendheim has developed, imported, processed, and shipped our glasses worldwide. We maintain a vast inventory, foster innovative technologies, and invest in advanced eco-friendly manufacturing processes. We temper, laminate, and back-paint in-house to ensure our clients receive optimum quality and fast, reliable delivery. Bendheim is the largest source for specialty glass, offering more than 2,000 decorative architectural glass types in stock and an unlimited number of custom design solutions.

To request more information and product samples, contact Bendheim toll-free at 1-800-221-7379, or visit our showroom in TriBeCa, New York City.

For more information on Bendheim Wall Systems, please visit www.bendheimwall.com

DRAPER

Draper Sponsors Free Continuing Education
	Draper offers the following FREE on-line continuing education courses at AEC Daily's Online Learning Center. These courses are available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and are certified by AIA, CSI, and many more organizations.
	Daylighting 201 - A Simple Guide To Motorized Shades And Controls Provides an overview of specifying motorized window shades so the benefits of natural light can be maximized, and energy conserved through the control of daylighting. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS COURSE
	Specifying Projection Screens: Critical Factors to Consider Provides an overview of the factors to consider when specifying projections screens, including screen format, size, and model, as well as discussions on optimum viewing surfaces and the methods of controlling a motorized screen. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS COURSE
	Specifying the Correct Basketball Equipment for Your Facility Provides an overview of the various factors that must be considered in selecting or specifying basketball backstops for a specific project, based on that facility’s structural design, intended use, and the Court and Equipment Rules of the applicable governing body. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS COURSE

For over one hundred years, Draper, Inc. has been manufacturing quality to meet the needs of architects, corporations, institutions and homeowners. Draper is known for quality products and innovative ideas. Every product is tested and inspected before being packaged for shipment. Projection Screens: Electric or manual operation, or choose fixed screens for front or rear projection. Sizes and surfaces for every need. Suitable for conference centers, classrooms, auditoriums and home theatres. Lifts and Mounts: Our motorized ceiling-recessed projector lifts are innovative, compact and reliable. We offer quality, high tech mounts for projectors and flat panel displays, including plasma, LCD and TFT types. Window Shades: Our FlexShade window coverings offer complete flexibility: motorized or manual operation, room darkening and light filtering to suit every need. IntelliFlex controls allow Draper window coverings to be computer operated, or integrated with an automation system. Suitable for commercial, institutional or residential applications. Gymnasium Equipment: EZ Fold basketball backstops and related equipment offer unmatched quality and reliability for any gym. With powdercoat finishes and graphic designs, Draper can add spirit and school colors to your facility. Gym dividers, wall pads, mat hoists, volleyball and other net systems for indoor use; outdoor athletic equipment is also available. We offer support and design assistance to architects toll-free, call: 1-800- 238-7999 and press 2. Or visit our website, open 24 hours a day, www.draperinc.com.

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