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 Accsys Technologies | AmeriLux International, LLC | Feeney Inc. | Insulation Solutions, Inc. | DuctSox Corp. | Sloan  | Eagle Roofing Products | Applegate Insulation Mfg., Inc. | Dri-Design | NUDURA Corporation | Subscription Info 
Accsys Technologies
Accsys Technologies Accoya® wood offers a 50 year warranty for durability and stability above ground and 25 years in ground it also has 3-4X coatings life. It is modified to the core using certified sustainable wood through a revolutionary process creating a non toxic product.
Acetylated Wood: Durable, Stable, Sustainable Wood for Windows, Doors & Siding
Acetylated Wood: Durable, Stable, Sustainable Wood for Windows, Doors & Siding Thumbnail Discusses the process of wood acetylation, the resulting changes to wood, applications for this product, its green credentials and a number of case studies involving acetylated wood.
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AmeriLux International, LLC
AmeriLux International, LLC AmeriLux International is a distributor and manufacturer of a broad range of plastic products used in the architectural market. Our offering includes multiwall and corrugated polycarbonate sheet products, PVC sheet and liner panels, and steel coil.
Daylighting with Aerogel-Filled Multiwall Polycarbonate
Daylighting with Aerogel-Filled Multiwall Polycarbonate Thumbnail Provides an overview of aerogel-filled multiwall polycarbonate including its contribution to daylighting, thermal and light transmission properties, and multiple architectural design applications.
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Feeney Inc.
Feeney Inc. Feeney, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of innovative architectural products that enhance the spaces where people live, work, and play. Feeney residential and commercial construction products for exterior or interior applications include CableRail stainless steel cable assemblies, Quick-Connect® auto-locking cable fittings, DesignRail® aluminum railing systems, Sta-Lok® stainless steel rods, and the Trellis Collection of landscaping trellises.
Cable Railing Assemblies: Prefabricated Kits and Custom Design Options
Cable Railing Assemblies: Prefabricated Kits and Custom Design Options Thumbnail When it comes to railing infill, most people immediately think of vertical pickets, horizontal rails, or glass panels. However, today’s cable railing infill options offer many benefits. Stainless steel cable infill is strong, durable, and versatile and offers long-lasting beauty. This course provides an overview of horizontal cable infill and its advantages, and discusses frame design, prefabricated and custom assembly kits, installation specifications, and special safety requirements.
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Insulation Solutions, Inc.
Insulation Solutions, Inc. Insulation Solutions®, Inc. manufactures a wide range of building and insulation products which include: under slab vapor barriers, crawl space vapor barriers, under slab insulation, radiant heat insulation, reflective house wrap, spray foam and loose fill insulation accessories, radiant barriers, roofing underlayment, expansion joints, concrete curing products and much more. Insulation Solutions®, Inc. products are available through distribution networks across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Under-Slab Vapor Retarders/Barriers: Restricting Moisture Infiltration
Under-Slab Vapor Retarders/Barriers: Restricting Moisture Infiltration Thumbnail Provides an overview of the causes and consequences of moisture problems beneath concrete slabs in flooring applications, as well as a discussion on the types and characteristics of under-slab vapor retarders/barriers.
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DuctSox Corp.
DuctSox Corp. DuctSox Corporation is a manufacturer of textile air dispersion products for open and finished ceiling architecture, critical environments, and underfloor applications.
Fabric Ductwork: The Metal Alternative
Fabric Ductwork: The Metal Alternative Thumbnail Provides an overview of fabric ductwork and the sustainable advantages it has over metal ductwork. It provides a comprehensive look at the design process for traditional fabric ductwork and includes discussions on shape and suspension/fabric retention, layout and fittings, air dispersion, fabric, and other options.
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Sloan
Sloan Regardless of your requirements, Sloan offers a variety of solutions to meet your water conservation and restroom needs.
Maximizing Water Efficiency for Sustainable Restroom Design
Maximizing Water Efficiency for Sustainable Restroom Design Thumbnail This course provides an overview of water use and trends in the U.S., with a focus on choosing high-efficiency water saving products for sustainable restroom design, and a discussion on green building programs and initiatives.
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Sink System Trends for Sustainability and Accessibility
Sink System Trends for Sustainability and Accessibility Thumbnail Trends in washroom design are often driven by environmental issues and efficiency, but must always meet the standard requirements of all public washrooms: accessibility, cleanliness, and safety. This course takes a look at the trends in sink systems, materials, designs, and accessories. It also reviews the accessibility requirements of commercial washrooms.
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Eagle Roofing Products
Eagle Roofing Products Eagle Roofing Products, a division of Burlingame Industries, was founded in 1989 with the goal of manufacturing quality concrete roof tile in modern, automated and high-speed plants.
Concrete Tile Roof Systems: The Sustainable, Superior Roof Solution
Concrete Tile Roof Systems: The Sustainable, Superior Roof Solution Thumbnail Provides an overview of the features, benefits, and installation of concrete tile roof systems, along with a discussion of the green building codes and programs related to concrete roofing systems.
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Applegate Insulation Mfg., Inc.
Applegate Insulation Mfg., Inc. Applegate (headquartered in Webberville, Michigan) is the largest privately owned cellulose insulation manufacturer in the world, and supplies a variety of high performance insulation products from seven locations throughout the United States.
Environmental Materials and Energy Efficiency: Recycled Cotton (Denim) Insulation
Environmental Materials and Energy Efficiency: Recycled Cotton (Denim) Insulation Thumbnail This course provides an overview of recycled cotton denim insulation with a focus on the manufacturing processes, environmental benefits, material safety handling, performance benefits, and installation considerations relative to the industry standard (fiberglass) batt insulation.
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Dri-Design
Dri-Design Created in 2000, Dri-Design is the result of meticulous engineering of a metal wall panel system that had not existed previously. It was, and is, a 100% recyclable, pressure equalized rain-screen, architectural metal wall panel system that attaches to nearly any substrate without the use of clips or extrusions. The pressure equalized rain-screen design can be installed simply over commercial grade Tyvek onto plywood, or as the most sophisticated outboard insulation pressure equalized rain-screen you can design.
Single-Skin Metal Panels for Pressure-Equalized Rainscreen (PER) Applications
Single-Skin Metal Panels for Pressure-Equalized Rainscreen (PER) Applications  Thumbnail Various control strategies are used to prevent rain from penetrating a building envelope and entering a building assembly. This course compares exterior wall metal cladding systems and takes an in-depth look at the design options, testing, specifications, environmental implications and the detailing of single-skin metal panel systems as used in a pressure-equalized rainscreen (PER) application.
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NUDURA Corporation
NUDURA Corporation Introduced to the market in 2001, NUDURA has become the world’s leading Insulated Concrete Forming system. Insulated Concrete Forms | ICFs | from NUDURA provide design professionals, architects, home owners and contractors a more efficient way to build Insulated Concrete Form structures. Building with ICFs allow concrete homes and commercial buildings to be built stronger, more energy efficient, more comfortable and more environmentally friendly.
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs): Benefits and Advantages
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs): Benefits and Advantages  Thumbnail It is an expectation that today’s buildings have to be more than just aesthetically pleasing, they have to provide measurable benefits. This course outlines the environmental benefits of insulated concrete forms (ICFs) and examines the advantages that ICFs and ICF technology have over conventional construction materials for building envelopes in all building types.
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 Unilock | Kohler Co. | PHP Systems/Design | Benjamin Moore & Co. | LiveRoof LLC, Division of Hortech | Sealed N Safe | The Brick Industry Association | TruGrain Products | DERBIGUM Americas, Inc. | Lavi Industries | Subscription Info 
Unilock
Unilock Designers and architects trust Unilock paving stones and retaining walls to achieve their vision without having to compromise either creative design or long-term performance. Unilock has a wide range of exclusive textures, styles and colors, and an extensive array of customizable solutions, combined with the most advanced technologies in the industry, delivering exceptional strength, resilience and beauty. We introduced pavers to North America and continue to lead the style and technology trends in the hardscape industry.
Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement
Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement Thumbnail This course is an overview of permeable interlocking concrete pavements, related environmental issues and solutions, system components, selection and basic design information.
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Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement: Part II Designing with PICPs
Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement: Part II Designing with PICPs Thumbnail Provides an overview of data required and methods used for sizing the base and sub base for permeable interlocking concrete systems.
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Kohler Co.
Kohler Co. The KOHLER family of businesses extends far beyond the kitchen and bath, to collectively offer the finest in furniture and accessories, cabinetry and tile, engines and generators, as well as resort, recreation, and real estate opportunities.
Universal Design: The New Normal
Universal Design: The New Normal Thumbnail Reviews the implementation of universal design to create aesthetically pleasing, functional, adaptable living spaces for everyone, regardless of age or ability, with a focus on the types of products available in the market today to meet the needs of the client, wherever they are in their lifecycle.
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PHP Systems/Design
PHP Systems/Design PHP Systems/Design is America’s leading source for rooftop pipe and equipment support systems. PHP designs, manufactures and delivers innovative and sustainable rooftop solutions for architects, engineers and building managers who understand what it means to “Build It Right.”
Rooftop Pipe and Equipment Support Systems
Rooftop Pipe and Equipment Support Systems Thumbnail Provides an overview of pipe and equipment support systems and includes discussions on installation options, components, assembly, and design elements and processes.
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Benjamin Moore & Co.
Benjamin Moore & Co. Benjamin Moore & Co. continues to develop and produce new paint products, such as EcoSpec, a solvent-free, low odor, low VOC, water-thinnable coating system that utilizes our own advanced materials technology.
LEED v4: Paint and Coatings
LEED v4: Paint and Coatings Thumbnail Provides an overview of the new LEED v4 BD C New Construction credits to which paints and coatings may apply. It reviews credit intents, explains credit requirements and describes where to find materials to meet the needs of the credits.
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LiveRoof LLC, Division of Hortech
LiveRoof LLC, Division  of Hortech LiveRoof is the proven, patented hybrid green roof system, installed on nearly 4 million square feet and over a thousand projects worldwide. Building owners trust LiveRoof because we stand by our products, which provide the best overall value for the life of the roof. With 20 growing locations in the US and Canada, we are committed to sustainable, local production and providing industry best customer service.
Green Roof Design Considerations
Green Roof Design Considerations Thumbnail With a focus on hybrid green roof systems, this course provides an overview of green roofs, including system options and design and specification considerations, such as plant selection, irrigation, mitigation of wind pressure and fire risk, sloped applications, and warranty options.
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Sealed N Safe
Sealed N Safe Sealed N Safe has developed a Thermal Spacer specially designed to create a Thermal Bridge System between the outer shell and the inner frames of a metal building. By installing a typical MBI fiberglass insulation blanket with our SNS Thermal Spacer it creates a "Continuous Insulation System*".
Thermal Spacers for Code Compliance and Improved Energy Efficiency in Metal Buildings
Thermal Spacers for Code Compliance and Improved Energy Efficiency in Metal Buildings Thumbnail The key to an energy-efficient metal building is the implementation of a continuous insulation system that eliminates thermal bridging and prevents condensation. This course discusses how using thermal spacer blocks and metal building insulation in the building envelope increases energy performance and meets stringent energy code requirements.
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The Brick Industry Association
The Brick Industry Association The Brick Industry Association (BIA) is the national trade association representing distributors and manufacturers of clay brick and suppliers of related products and services. Since its founding in 1934, the association has been the nationally recognized authority on clay brick construction and represents the industry in all model building code forums and national standards committees.
Boosting Energy Performance in Brick Walls
Boosting Energy Performance in Brick Walls Thumbnail Provides an overview of designing for energy efficiency in brick masonry construction, including discussions of best practices for insulating the building envelope, avoiding thermal bridges and condensation, and the use of passive heating/cooling strategies.
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Brickwork Aesthetics
Brickwork Aesthetics Thumbnail Brick's modular size gives it a level of design flexibility not found with many other materials. This course discusses how brick’s size, shape, texture, color, and position in a wall can be used to create walls with unique appearances. The addition of striking design elements through the use of details such as arches, recessed and projecting courses, brick sculpture, and specially shaped brick is also examined.
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TruGrain Products
TruGrain Products TruGrain™ made with Resysta® is manufactured by Westech Building Products Inc., a Westlake Chemical company, is a manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) fence, decking, railing extrusions, and custom window and door profiles. Westech has been a leader in the building products industry for many years, a reputation that has been earned through strong leadership, product innovation, vertical integration, and a commitment to engineering and manufacturing practices that exceed regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Rice Husk Hybrids: Decking & Cladding Applications
Rice Husk Hybrids: Decking & Cladding Applications Thumbnail The increasing demand for eco-friendly products has prompted a growing interest in the field of hybrid building materials, including those made with natural fibers from agricultural wastes. This course explores the development, features, performance benefits, and installation considerations of rice husk hybrid materials for decking, façade, and siding applications.
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DERBIGUM Americas, Inc.
DERBIGUM Americas, Inc. Derbigum is a leading manufacturer of sustainable modified bitumen roofing to fit low slope designs in all climates throughout the US. With over 30 years of proven performance, premium Derbigum membranes are ideally suited to protect occupied space and priceless valuables such as museums, schools, hospitals, businesses, and government facilities.
Liquid Resin Membrane Systems: Seamless Waterproofing Solutions
Liquid Resin Membrane Systems: Seamless Waterproofing Solutions Thumbnail Provides an overview of fully reinforced, cold-fluid-applied liquid resin waterproofing membrane systems, including the system components, application process, performance benefits and the range of applications.
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Advantages of Cold Applied Roofing Systems
Advantages of Cold Applied Roofing Systems Thumbnail Provides an overview of cold applied roofing systems, how they differ from hot applied asphalt, their components, benefits and application considerations and procedures.
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Lavi Industries
Lavi Industries Lavi Industries is a supplier and manufacturer of quality and innovative architectural metals for: Hospitality, Public Guidance, Railing Systems, Tubing and Extrusions, Kitchen and Closet Hardware.
Selecting & Specifying a Railing System for Your Building Project
Selecting & Specifying a Railing System for Your Building Project Thumbnail Provides an overview of the important factors that need to be considered when selecting and specifying a railing system for a commercial or residential building project.
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Building Knowledge and Connections
AEC Daily offers the following Online Continuing Education courses at our Online Learning Center. These courses are available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and are registered with AIA, GBCI, IDCEC and many more organizations.
Inside this Edition:
 Noble Company | Steelform Building Systems Inc. | Tnemec Company, Inc. | Functional Fenestration Inc. | AMVIC Building System | Firestone Building Products | Hubbell Power Systems — Enclosures | Residential Elevators, Inc. | KWP Inc. | SimTek Fence | Subscription Info 
Noble Company
Noble Company Noble Company produces sheet membranes for waterproofing, crack isolation and sound insulation.
 
Design Criteria for Ceramic Tile/Stone Installations
Design Criteria for Ceramic Tile/Stone Installations Thumbnail Provides an overview of the key design elements that are required for a successful ceramic tile/stone installation, including a discussion of the importance of properly designed crack isolation, waterproofing, and sound control membranes.
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Sustainable Tile Installations Using Membrane Technology
Sustainable Tile Installations Using Membrane Technology Thumbnail Provides an overview of the types of membranes used to waterproof ceramic and stone tile installations and compares them in terms of performance and durability, ease of installation, control of variables, and function.
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Steelform Building Systems Inc.
Steelform Building Systems Inc. The Steelform Group of Companies provides customers with high quality, cost effective building materials backed by exceptional service. Steelform has a 40 year history of supplying the world with outstanding quality and performance building materials including: DeltaStud, MegaJoist, Composite DeltaStud, conventional lightweight steel framing products, and the UltraBond Composite Floor System.
 
Deep Deck Composite Floor Systems
Deep Deck Composite Floor Systems Thumbnail A deep deck composite floor system consists of a high-strength, long span steel floor deck that acts as a permanent concrete form to create a reinforced, one-way slab that meets the structural strength, minimum deflection, fire rating, and sound control common to residential or commercial construction. This course explains the design and installation of deep deck composite floor systems and how they offer advantages in economy, safety, strength, and durability.
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Tnemec Company, Inc.
Tnemec Company, Inc. Established in 1921, Tnemec Company is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States specializing in industrial coatings for new construction and maintenance. Tnemec manufactures more than one hundred architectural and industrial coatings — from premium epoxies and polyurethanes to specialized fluoropolymer and polyurea products — formulated specifically for extreme durability, enduring performance and enhanced aesthetics.
 
Mitigating Thermal Bridging with Fluid-Applied Coatings
Mitigating Thermal Bridging with Fluid-Applied Coatings Thumbnail The methods for mitigating thermal bridging often mean a break in not only in thermal continuity but also structural continuity, leading to complex structural solutions. This course discusses a new take on fluid-applied thermal coatings for use as thermal breaks. It looks at how they are proving to be an innovative solution to minimize thermal bridging in both new and existing buildings, provides case studies and research showing their effectiveness and cost savings over traditional thermal break materials.
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Functional Fenestration Inc.
Functional Fenestration Inc. Our inventory includes, but is not limited to: Folding exterior door and window systems, lift & slide systems, multipoint locks for doors and windows, mortise locks, cylinders, screw hinges, concealed hinges and flush bolts, decorative handles and trim, motorized systems for doors, windows and skylights, and sliding and pocket door hardware.
 
Automated Windows for Natural Ventilation
Automated Windows for Natural Ventilation Thumbnail Natural ventilation relies on air pressure differences instead of or in conjunction with mechanical means to move fresh air through buildings. A properly designed natural ventilation system lowers capital and operating costs while improving energy efficiency and safety, as well as occupant health, well-being, and performance. This course demonstrates the role of windows and skylights in a ventilation strategy and discusses how an automated, programmable window operating system maximizes the benefits of natural ventilation.
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AMVIC Building System
AMVIC Building System Amvic is the industry leader in Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF) innovation and quality. Our insulating concrete forms offer superior energy performance, ease of installation, quality, competitive pricing and exceptional comfort and security. Amvic is currently the fastest growing ICF supplier in the world and our new state of the art manufacturing facility in Toronto, Canada has tripled in capacity to accommodate our growth projections. We are positioned to provide just-in-time, on-site delivery of ICF products to the entire North American market.
 
Advanced Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Design and Construction
Advanced Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Design and Construction Thumbnail Provides an overview of insulated concrete form construction (ICF) and includes discussions on the financial and sustainable benefits of ICFs, design considerations, the installation process, flooring systems, and project applications.
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Firestone Building Products
Firestone Building Products Firestone Building Products Company, LLC is a leading manufacturer and supplier of a comprehensive “Roots to Rooftops” product portfolio for commercial building performance solutions. By taking the entire building envelope into consideration, Firestone Building Products meets individual customer and project needs for roofing, wall and lining solutions.
 
Path to Energy Savings in the Building Envelope
Path to Energy Savings in the Building Envelope Thumbnail Sustainable construction and high-performance buildings offer tremendous benefits to building owners, building occupants, and the larger community. Course content goes beyond codes, standards, and sustainability rating systems to explore options and best practices for getting the most out of green construction. This course provides foundational information and application opportunities on topics such as optimizing a building's energy efficiency; installing innovative, alternative energy solutions; and addressing the larger community challenges of storm water management and the urban heat island effect.
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What's In A Wall? Components in a Cavity Wall
What's In A Wall? Components in a Cavity Wall Thumbnail There are several key elements that must be considered with a cavity wall system. Heat, air, and moisture — both vapor and liquid — have a definite impact on how a cavity wall system should be designed and constructed. Once these elements have been addressed, a cavity wall system will increase energy efficiency, meet the required energy and fire code standards, and will provide cost-savings over the life of the building.
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Metal Roofing Systems
Metal Roofing Systems Thumbnail There are several options available for steep slope metal roofs, but how do you choose the best option for your building? This course is designed to answer exactly that question. Learn about the types and finishes of metal, and the systems available to meet your building’s needs. This course will also answer specific questions about oil canning, warranties, and the importance of proper attachment for metal flashings on low slope roofs.
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Hubbell Power Systems — Enclosures
Hubbell Power Systems — Enclosures Hubbell underground enclosure brands has been the industry leader for more than 40 years for applications in non-deliberate traffic areas. Our enclosures provide rugged and cost-effective protection for a variety of electric utility, commercial & industrial, communications, water and gas equipment while meeting the specific demands of your industry.
 
Selecting & Installing Underground Enclosures
Selecting & Installing Underground Enclosures Thumbnail Provides an overview of underground enclosures for non-deliberate traffic areas, including selection considerations, load ratings, placement, and installation, with a discussion of the ANSI/SCTE 77 performance standard.
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Residential Elevators, Inc.
Residential Elevators, Inc. "Elevating your standard of living." For 20 years Residential Elevators, Inc. has provided quality products and service to the home elevator industry. Our new "Horizon" (machine room-less) home elevator model has solidified REI's position in the home elevator market. By using less space, with the same quality materials and skilled craftsmanship as our Luxury Lift (Hydraulic) models, we ensure our ability to make our customers visions a reality. Offices nationally, as well as online services via: www.ResidentialElevators.com.
 
Home Elevators
Home Elevators Thumbnail Provides an overview of the value of home elevators, planning for home elevator installation, and code considerations.
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KWP Inc.
KWP Inc. KWP Inc. is a leading sustainable and ecologically conscious manufacturer of quality wood siding and trim board. At KWP, we continue to design and innovate our product line to keep pace with an ever changing environment. Inspired by nature, KWP leads the market with our commitment to continually adding new styles and colors to our product line.
 
Engineered Wood Siding: Benefits for Sustainable Design
Engineered Wood Siding: Benefits for Sustainable Design  Thumbnail Provides an overview of the features, performance characteristics, styles and installation considerations of engineered wood siding and trim products.
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SimTek Fence
SimTek Fence SimTek Fence has reinvented fence manufacturing with its patented design of rotationally-molded fencing resulting in realistic stone appearance and superior performance.
 
Polyethylene Privacy Fencing: Beauty & Durability
Polyethylene Privacy Fencing: Beauty & Durability Thumbnail This course offers an introduction to linear low-density polyethylene privacy fencing, including its attributes, components, and general installation instructions.
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