This course encourages participants to think outside the box and consider using polymer cladding as a material to create aesthetic, enduring, and moisture resistant rainscreens that will better protect buildings and its occupants. We will discuss other more commonly used products and the issues faced with each. We will also consider life cycle costs of various cladding options, including polymer. Finally, participants will leave with a thorough understanding of how to install polymer extrusions as cladding.
AZEK Exteriors
AZEK Exteriors manufactures home building materials under two divisions: TimberTech® and AZEK Exteriors®. TimberTech offers a premium portfolio of capped polymer and capped composite decking – as well as railing, porch, lighting and paver products – while AZEK Exteriors manufactures distinctly unique trim and moulding. Together the brands present homeowners, builders, architects, dealers and contractors with a comprehensive suite of first-rate products that are long lasting, sustainable alternatives to wood. AZEK is headquartered in Chicago, IL (with plants in OH and PA) and also owns Minneapolis-based Ultralox railing systems.
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 In this course, we will familiarize attendees with styles and trends within railing systems and discuss how railing material choices affect safety, appearance, and future maintenance. The design professional will learn about code compliance and how product standardization helps to meet regulatory goals.
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 Friday, March 7, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Presented By Joseph Pass In this course, we will educate attendees with style and trends in railing, the audience will leave knowing how these trends play a critical component in the design process of an outdoor living space. Design professionals will learn about railing materials and systems and how the end user wins by having a railing system...
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 Joseph Pass has worked in the building industry for over 35 years. Most of his career has been spent working in Oregon, Washington, California and now residing in Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife Vikki. He has 3 children that visit when they have time off from college. He earned an Associate of Applied Sciences Degree from Chemeketa Community College in Salem Oregon. Early parts of his career include hands on experience in a wide range of building categories such as commercial tenant improvement construction, residential remodel, concrete flat work & for 9 years ran a successful company called Innovative Tile Concepts that focused on residential and commercial tile work. He has spent the last 21 years in the manufacturing side of the building industry working for companies such as James Hardie Building Products, Weyerhaeuser, IKO Roofing and now with The AZEK Company. His current position at AZEK is Business Development Manager of Railing for the Western US. In this role he works with Architects, Contractors & Suppliers to teach the technical side and advantages of the different railing systems that they offer. |
