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CSI seminar - Specifying Exterior Wood Cladding - April 15th
April 15, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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H2M architects + engineers
538 Broadhollow Road - 4th Floor
Melville, NY 11747
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Specifying Exterior Wood Cladding - 1 HSW LU AIA & IDCEC
Course Description:
This course will focus on why wood cladding is the building material of choice for architectural specifications. The course begins with a brief examination of the historical context of wood and go in-depth about the benefits of exterior wood cladding when compared to other building materials. The course will explore the different species of wood commonly used, including Cypress, Western Red Cedar, Alaskan Yellow Cedar, Atlantic White Cedar, North American White Oak, and Ipe. You will compare and contrast the sustainability, durability, availability, and weathering characteristics of each species. Once the course is complete, architects and designers will better understand the benefits of using wood as a building material and how to specify exterior wood cladding properly.
Learning Objectives:
- Examine the historical context & benefits of exterior wood cladding.
- Examine how odd compares to other building materials.
- Compare/contrast sustainability, durability, availability, and weathering characteristics of different species and grades.
- Understanding the value of mock ups.
Date: April 15, 2026 Dinner 6:00-6:30pm Program 6:30-7:30pm
To attend you must RSVP to [email protected] & pay at the door - Free for CSI members & $25.00 for non-members
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