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    Antimicrobial additives are used in roofing systems, wall assemblies, coatings, and sealants to control mold and algae growth. For architects and contractors, the goal is to protect materials from damage and help them last longer in real-world conditions. Performance, however, depends on more than just adding an antimicrobial. Jobsite conditions such as moisture, temperature swings, and environmental exposure are common threats and can directly affect how well these additives perform. This session examines how antimicrobial systems are formulated, tested, and evaluated using standards such as ASTM G21, ASTM D3273, and MIL-STD fungal resistance testing measures. It also explores how and where real-world performance and where gaps can occur. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to asses antimicrobial effectiveness make more informed material and specification decisions. Attendees should have moderate to advanced knowledge of/experience with: Coating selection, roofing systems, wall assemblies, or material specification decisions.

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  • ( ~ 1 hour ) 

    Solid metal plate systems offer strength, formability, and fire resistance that elevate design flexibility performance. This session explores how these systems are used to create visually intriguing façades incorporating complex three-dimensional and curvilinear forms in unlimited combinations of colors and finishes, and integrated LED lighting effects. In addition to design versatility, metal plate systems provide long-term durability with minimal maintenance, making them a practical choice for high-performance building envelopes. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of where they are most effective and why they are increasingly selected for projects that demand both aesthetic impact and long-term performance.

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  • ( ~ 1 hour ) 

    While most builders and designers are familiar with structural steel for building support, most are less familiar with the economies and capabilities of cold-formed steel framing. This session shows where code requirements in both the International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), and other code bodies encourage the use of steel framing, and how these framing systems meet and exceed high-wind code and performance requirements for multiple areas across the country. To fully express how CFS performs under testing and pressure conditions, a product comparison between multiple materials (IE: wood vs. steel) will be presented.

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