Using wood accents on commercial & residential exterior facades is a growing trend. Wood accents have also maintained their popularity in the interiors of homes and commercial spaces. Using real wood has maintenance challenges. Aluminum components made with a wood-grain look provide flexibility in architectural design and low maintenance for the end-user.

Course Outline

• Types of Exterior Component Materials 
  • Wood
  • Composite Materials
  • Plastic/PVC (vinyl)
  • Fiber Cement
  • Stucco
  • Veneer Stone
  • Aluminum
• Anodizing 
• Powder Coating 
• Sublimation 
• Wood Grain Aesthetics 
• Why Use Aluminum Architectural Elements 
• Performance of Aluminum Products
• Tools and Equipment
• Cladding Installation
• Fencing Installation
• Deck Installation

Learner Objectives

• Identify architectural component materials and discuss material selection
• considerations
• Describe aluminum architectural elements in terms of their manufacture, components, and function
• Discuss the use of aluminum architectural elements and evaluate their performance benefits
• Explain how to properly install and maintain aluminum architectural components

Testimonials

"This course was very informative! I learned a lot about extruded aluminum uses I never knew about!" Kevin Dewall, K DeWall Construction

"Great education on aluminum." Del Krusenstjerna, Shaw / Stewart Lumber Co.

"Very interesting intro to aluminum." Brandon Hagen, Silver Hawk Carpentry

"The course is well presented." Eldon Johnson, Hill-N-Dale Builders, Inc.

"The course was informative and easy to take." Alvin Martinson, Martinson Construction

"Excellent course with very good content." Dan Wagner, Dan Wagner Construction

"This course is easy to follow along. The instructor really knows his stuff." Brian Paradis, Paradis C & R LLC

"Good organized and well put together course." Kevin Buck, SERVPRO of the Twin Ports

"Real world products and examples - very helpful." Mark Oehlke, Mulberry Builders

Quiz Info

In order to receive continuing education credit(s), you will need to take a 10-question quiz after each hour of the course. To pass each quiz, you will need to achieve a score of 70% or higher. If you are unsuccessful, you will have an opportunity to repeat the quiz. Once you have successfully completed the course, you can download your continuing education certificate(s) showing the credit(s) that you have earned.

Credit Info

This course has been approved for one hour of MN residential contractor, remodeler, and roofer continuing education by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry, and one hour of WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifier CE by the Wisconsin Dept. of Safety & Professional Services. 

If you are eligible to receive continuing education credits, your information will be electronically reported to the appropriate agency within 3 business days of course completion.

Access Info

Your online course is accessible 24/7. The course will be available to you for 180 days from purchase date.

Questions and Comments

Questions and comments related to the curriculum for this course may be submitted to the instructor at education@housingfirstmn.org.