http://www.remodeling.hw.net/training/default.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm17728042http://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=Design+and+Specification+of+Sustainable+Custom+IronworkOver the centuries, wrought iron has been an important expressive material that reflects refined taste and character. Despite wrought iron’s rigidity and strength, it can be molded into graceful and elegant shapes with beauty that endures. The possibilities for expression in iron are nearly unlimited.Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:30:23 EST http://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=Blower+Door+BasicsIdentify where air leaks occur in a home and describe the difference between infiltration and exfiltration. Describe how a blower door test can identify leaks in a home, how the test works, how and where to set it up to get consistent results. This program details how to properly use a digital gauge during the blower door test to view results. This program is registered with AIA for 1 CEH. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:52:39 EST http://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=Exterior+Design+101+for+Remodeling+ContractorsHomeowners change the inside of their homes in subtle or dramatic ways, but they often feel their exteriors are “set in stone.” What many homeowners don’t know is that there are incredible opportunities to “think outside” when it comes to exterior design. Smart pros, armed with the right knowledge and tools, can help a homeowner envision a new look for her exterior, and just as important, help her make it a reality. This educational unit offers knowledge, tips and tools to help pros and contactors generate leads, bridge the design gap with customers and close the deal on exterior design projects. This program is registered with NARI for 1 NARI CEU hour.Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:46:18 EST http://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=The+New+Face+of+Zone+Design+for+the+KitchenKitchen design has changed pretty significantly over the last 60 years. Kitchens are larger, they are used as gathering, entertaining and work spaces. They are the center of the home. More appliances and technology are used. We spend less time preparing meals but more time in the kitchen. This article discusses different “zones” in a kitchen and how to design a kitchen strategically, to incorporate all the needs of today’s families.Wed, 6 Jun 2012 10:40:31 EST http://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=Garage+Door+Openers+%e2%80%93+A+closer+look+at+the+basics+and+UL325+StandardsThis course is registered with the AIA for 1 HSW hour and will take an in depth look at residential garage doors and their operators. We will identify the key components to a garage door, and take a closer look at how they actually work together. This course will focus on the importance of safety measures, especially in relation to UL325, and how they are applied to these door applications. Finally, this course will look at the different types of access control technologies in relation to residential garage door applications, and at the direction that these accessories are taking the use of the garage door opener.Thu, 24 May 2012 10:47:02 EST http://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=Architectural+Applications+of+Cellular+PVC+for+Exterior+Mouldings+and+TrimThis program is registered with the AIA for 1 CEH hour and with the NAHB for 1 hour; it covers the basics of cellular PVC for moulding and trim. It shows the learner the anatomy of window surrounds made of cellular PVC, how to install and maintain the material, and finally architectural moulding and trim mistakes to avoid.Thu, 17 May 2012 10:29:35 EST http://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=Virtual+Remodeling+Show+%26+DeckExpoFor the first time, the Remodeling Show in-person sessions were recorded and are now archived on the Remodeling Training Institute. The Virtual Remodeling Show offers seminars packed with advice on how to reduce costs, increase profits and save time. Over 25 hours of training is available, including two business skills boot camps. Choose from themes such as estimating, team building, branding, marketing, profit, growth and management. Everything you need to take your first step towards being more profitable is available here.Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:54:05 EST http://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=Implementing+Universal+Design+and+Meeting+the+Needs+of+an+Aging+PopulationThis article is registered for 1 HSW hour with AIA and was originally published in the 2012 march-april print and digital editions of residential architect magazine. If you don't receive the print edition you can visit www.residentialarchitect.com to find the march-april 2012 digital edition. Over the next 20 years the majority of the U.S. population will be over age 55. As we age we need to re-evaluate our physical and mental capacities, and our ability to live independently. Homes outfitted to suit needs at age 45 could be significantly different than what is needed at age 65 and older. This article shows that successful aging in place requires careful planning and that home environments should provide continued enjoyment and stimulation, but should also accommodate changing needs and enhance the quality of life. Universal Design strategies will help you reshape the homes, and lives, of independent individuals who want to age in their homes, where they are most comfortable. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:50:30 EST http://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=PVC+101%3a+The+Benefits+and+Uses+of+Cellular+PVC+TrimThis course is registered for 1 HSW hour with AIA and will look at the different types of PVC and their use and properties within the building industry. It will also look at the best design practices for the following materials: beaded ceiling, pre-fabricated corners, fabricated column wraps, window surrounds, skirting for homes, pergolas, soffit system, railing applications, fastening methods, painting PVC trim products and thermal expansion joint design. It will look at each of the markets where PVC can be used, ranging from residential jobs to historic preservation. Finally, the course will look at the different green properties of PVC.Thu, 5 Apr 2012 01:02:28 EST http://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=Vinyl+Siding+for+ExteriorsThis course is registered with AIA for 1 CEH. Vinyl siding products are the preferred exterior cladding material, in both new construction and remodeling projects because they have numerous advantages over other siding materials. Design preferences have increased the number of profiles and color choices. The sustainability of vinyl has proven significant, with products that include recycled content and environmentally friendly manufacturing procedures. Combine that with remarkable technical advances, and you have a product that looks great, is low-maintenance, and holds up to the elements. The extensive range of products, from wider profiles to vinyl siding with insulation to polypropylene-based injected molded shingles, has taken vinyl from a product associated with starter homes to the luxury home market. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:21:01 EST http://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=Impact+of+Combined+Heat+and+Power+Systems+in+Residential+and+Commercial+BuildingsCombined Heat and Power (CHP) systems, as the name implies, serve dual purposes. First, they use a propane or natural gas generator to create electricity. The electricity produced from the generator is used by the home, reducing energy costs. If more electricity is generated than is consumed, the power can be sold back to the grid through net metering available in most states. Simultaneously, the heat from the engine is captured and used to warm the building or create hot water, further reducing energy costs. CHP units have been used in Europe for years and are now becoming more popular in the U.S. This courses is registered for the following education credits: 1 HSW/SD hour, AIA; 1 NAHB hour, 1 NARI hour. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:39:26 EST http://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=Charming%2c+Durable+and+Green%3a+Specifying+Traditional-Looking+yet+Long-Lived+and+Sustainable+Building+Products+from+the+Ground+UpBuilding tastes reflect our times. When developers and designers plan to recreate the look of an historic home or neighborhood, or design distinctive homes in a contemporary, new way, traditionally-styled siding, trim, shutters and roofing styles can help bring the vision to life and preserve local character. You want the products you specify and/or install to be more sustainable than other products you might choose. Your challenge — and the focus of this educational unit — is to find materials that satisfy these three criteria — charming, durable and green — and specify those into projects from the ground up, including siding, shutters and roofing. This program is registered with AIA for 1 HSW/SD hour; with NAHB for 1 hour and with NARI for .1 CEU.Thu, 8 Mar 2012 12:29:06 EST http://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=Fiberglass+Composite+Windows+in+Multi-Family+HousingThis course is registered with AIA for 1 HSW hour and will focus on the use of fiberglass composite windows in multi-family housing, with an emphasis on Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) housing. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and HUD have rigid standards for window construction and installation, such as fiberglass cladding colors, water-repellent millwork, air leakage, water penetration, structural loading, weather stripping and sealed insulating glass. We will discuss how the minimum property standards can be met by using appropriate technologies. We will review several multi-family case studies and how fiberglass composite windows were applied in each of these projects. This course will cover trends in the multi-family housing industry, FHA window standards, fiberglass composite and other enhanced window technologies, as well as the case studies demonstrating how fiberglass composite windows can be incorporated into multi-family housing projects. Thu, 1 Mar 2012 10:19:44 EST http://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=Brick+Cladding+and+Water+ManagementThis learning unit is registered for one hour with AIA and NAHB and will address the benefits home builders and architects attain when choosing brick cladding as the primary exterior siding on homes. Brick, when compared to other exterior cladding options such as vinyl siding, fiber cement, stucco, and manufactured stone, is proven to be a superior choice for minimizing the potential for water intrusion and moisture issues. Also, brick has a long history of not only increasing curb appeal with aesthetic appeal, but also providing superior impact resistance and fire protection that are unmatched by other materials. 1 HSW hour, AIA; 1 NAHB hour.Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:48:10 EST http://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=Reducing+Water+in+the+Home+by+Choosing+High+Performance+Door+Components+%e2%80%93+For+BuildersThis course takes an in-depth look at the “house as a system” approach and will focus on how that construction approach can make a more comfortable and healthy environment for the occupants. This course will look to define the components that make up a door frame assembly, and then continue to discuss potential weaknesses that they all have. The course then looks at examples of door frame failure and shows some problems that can follow. This program is intended for builders and is not registered for continuing education credit.Tue, 3 Jan 2012 03:59:31 EST http://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=Reducing+Water+Intrusion+in+the+Home+by+Choosing+High+Performance+Door+ComponentsThis learning unit was developed for architects and will describe how a complete and well-sealed building envelope helps make the home more durable, sustainable, and healthy for the occupants. We will also continue to discuss how moisture enters the home and the significant issues this moisture can cause, such as poor indoor air quality, pests, and potential rot. This course will look specifically at how a traditional wood door frame system can be vulnerable to moisture issues and are not as successful as newer door frame types. It will wrap up by looking at composite materials used in door frame construction and their benefits. Tue, 3 Jan 2012 03:55:54 EST http://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=Water+Management+and+Exterior+Door+Frames+for+BuildersThis program is intended for builders and remodelers; it is not registered for AIA credit. You will be able to describe how a complete and well-sealed building envelope helps make the home more durable, sustainable, and healthy for the occupants. We will also continue to discuss how moisture enters the home and the significant issues this moisture can cause, such as poor indoor air quality, pests, and potential rot. This course will look specifically at how a traditional wood door frame system can be vulnerable to moisture issues and are not as successful as newer door frame types. It will wrap up by looking at composite materials used in door frame construction and their benefits.Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:47:45 EST http://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=Enhancing+Exteriors+and+Other+Polymetric+SidingThis program is registered with the AIA for 1 CEH. No matter what exterior cladding is selected, architects, designers and other building product specifiers want assurance that the homes they’re designing will look beautiful and are durable with the passage of time. Vinyl siding is the most popular exterior cladding in the United States and Canada for new construction and remodeling, as it is engineered for sustainability to meet today’s environmental challenges and new technologies allow vinyl and other polymeric siding to beautifully replicate woods, without wood’s maintenance issues or high cost. Options for profile design, colors, and architectural trim and accessories continue to grow so that vinyl and other polymeric siding can be used to achieve virtually any architectural style. Vinyl siding is the only exterior cladding with both third-party product certification and certified installer programs, both of which will be reviewed in this course.Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:40:06 EST http://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=Renovation+Repair+and+Painting+(EPA+RRP+Training) The EPA now requires anyone doing renovation work on pre-1978 homes to be RRP Certified. Contractors, renovators and remodelers can now take part of the RRP training online. After completing the online program you will still have to complete a hands-on training session with The Training Network before you can claim to be RRP Certified. The goal of this online training is to teach you the importance of using Lead-Safe Work Practices and strategies for implementing them. The training will teach the current Lead-Safe Work Practices that are recognized by HUD and the EPA as the most effective means of ensuring that persons performing interim controls, paint stabilization and maintenance on surfaces with lead-based paint are provided with the necessary skills and information to protect themselves, their family members, and nearby occupants from potential health hazards. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:12:34 EST http://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=Overview+and+Key+Aspects+of+LEED+for+HomesThis webinar will open with a brief introduction to the U.S. Green Building Council and LEED, followed by a discussion of the specific impacts the residential building sector on our shared environments. We will then discuss the benefits of green homes and how LEED for Homes can help us obtain green, high performance homes. The key aspects of rating system will be explored as well as the roles and responsibilities of the key stake holders involved in a LEED for Homes project, including; USGBC, a LEED for Homes Provider, a LEED for Homes Green Rater and the design and construction team. By the end of the webinar you will be familiar with the education and additional resources available to you and well as the next steps you should take to get started on your next LEED for Homes project. This program has been registered with the AIA for 1 HSW/SD hour, and with GBCI for 1 CMP hour.Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:04:51 EST