Painted Finish Considerations of MCM in Today's Architecture
Sponsored by ALPOLIC® Metal Composite Materials
Learning Objectives:
- Describe each paint system and explain how a more durable finish can contribute to a lower long-term cost.
- Review posted performance criteria of finishes and ascribe those claims to paint finish warranties and environmental claims.
- Provide information regarding the types of coatings currently available for aluminum architectural panels.
- Explain how the selection of a particular finish can impact on the environment.
Credits:
This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.
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
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
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
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
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
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
This test is no longer available for credit
There are a variety of coatings currently available for aluminum architectural panels. Understanding the benefits of what each one offers, including the durability and how that finish impacts the environment, to help course takers make an informed decision when specifying these panels. To that end, understanding paint finish warranties and promised performance criteria are essential. This course examines all of these paint finishes to ensure peak performance and customer satisfaction are met.
Photo courtesy of Alpolic ® Metal Composite Materials
Originally published in May 2020