Defending the Building
Non-chemical barrier systems provide ample protection from Formosan subterranean termites
Sponsored by Polyguard | By Andrew Hunt
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This course is designed to provide information on all types of porous pavements, including their differences, similarities, maintenance plans, and general benefits. By course completion, the learner should be equipped to decide which porous paving systems are best suited for their projects based on cost, maintenance, aesthetics, ease of installation, functionality, and municipal requirements. This course will also teach you how to calculate LEED points for their projects through the benefits of porous paving.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Discuss the destructive nature of the Formosan subterranean termite, how these pests can endanger the health, safety, and welfare of occupants, and how climate change has helped enable a rapid and invasive expansion of its territory in the U.S.
- Describe effective and appropriate methods to prevent termite damage with physical blockers to create a pest-free and durable building.
- Explain the benefits to occupants and the building of using a non-chemical physical barrier for pest prevention compared to other types of defense systems.
- Identify how pre-construction planning, waterproofing, and physical barriers prevent termites and future damage.
ALL CREDITS
As an IACET Accredited Provider, BNP Media offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
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Originally published in Architectural Record
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Originally published in August 2024
