Factory-Finished Fiber Cement: Improving Quality, Efficiency, and Durability

Factory-Finished Fiber Cement: Improving Quality, Efficiency, and Durability

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Constructing building envelopes designed to withstand extreme weather events and the impact of drastic temperature swings, join us for this one-hour course on building with fiber cement cladding. Participants will examine the importance of building sustainably with fiber cement cladding designed for resiliency to ensure structural stability and life safety. Catastrophic weather events require that the materials that comprise the building envelope are high-performance enough to endure fire, hurricanes, flooding, extreme cold, and heat.

Throughout this course, participants will discover the design and engineering behind fiber cement products that offer flexibility and function in a broad range of climate zones with weather, fire and pest resistance. Customizable to meet the demands of project design, fiber cement cladding responds to an array of challenges related to climate, design, performance and end user safety. After this course, participants will have a command of the evolutionary progress made in fiber cement products for the built environment and architectural specification.

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Prefinished fiber cement represents a transformative approach to building materials, offering architects and construction professionals a sophisticated solution that seamlessly integrates performance, sustainability, and aesthetic versatility. By leveraging advanced factory-controlled coating processes, these innovative products transcend traditional siding and trim limitations, delivering superior durability, consistent color quality, and enhanced weather resistance across diverse project types. The strategic application of prefinished fiber cement not only streamlines installation procedures but also contributes significantly to green building ratings systems like LEED v4.1, addressing critical environmental considerations such as low VOC emissions, reduced waste generation, and minimized carbon footprint. Moreover, these materials provide architects with a powerful tool to create resilient building envelopes that maintain structural integrity, aesthetic appeal, and occupant safety, ultimately representing a forward-thinking approach to sustainable construction that balances technological innovation with environmental responsibility.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Discuss how prefinished fiber cement products can contribute to the LEED v4.1 BD+C and ID+C Environmental Product Declarations credit and help mitigate impacts to the environment and occupants
  2. Describe how prefinished fiber cement products can contribute to the LEED v4.1 BD+C and ID+C Low Emitting Materials credit and how it can ensure the safety of building occupants
  3. Review how sustainable manufacturing practices support the goals of LEED v4.1 BD+C and ID+C and help conserve water, reduce waste, decrease carbon emissions, promote diversity, and prioritize safety
  4. Identify how specifying prefabricated and prefinished building products, such as factory-finished fiber cement, can enhance building performance, occupant safety, and long-term durability
  5. Examine design considerations for prefinished fiber cement products that support code compliance, durability, and aesthetic quality while contributing to a safe and resilient built environment
Provided By: 
James Hardie
Available Regions: 
Continental US
Design Category: 
(07) Thermal and Moisture Protection
Applicable Credits
1
AIA
HSW/LU CE Hour
ID - IJH07M
1
GBCI
General Hour
ID - 0920031677
1
GBCI
LEED Specific BD+C
ID - 0920031677