Composite Wood Products in Cladding and Architectural Trim
Sponsored by Geolam
Learning Objectives:
- Understand sustainable wood-plastic composite, its characteristics and types, and how it differs from traditional wood.
- Explain the manufacturing process involved in producing sustainable wood-plastic composite.
- Describe the appropriate applications and main benefits of sustainable wood-plastic composite in trim and cladding applications.
- Discuss the sustainable features and benefits in both the manufacturing process and life cycle of sustainable wood-plastic composite when specified for cladding and trim applications.
- Define the surface-burning characteristics of wood-plastic composite products and explain how they can be specified to achieve code compliance.
Credits:
This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.
This course is approved as a Structured Course
Approved for structured learning
This course is approved as a core course
Approved for Core Learning
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a Core Course
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Approved for structured learning
This course is approved as a core course
Approved for Core Learning
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a Core Course
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Wood-plastic composite products offer a compelling alternative to traditional wood cladding and architectural trim. These products replicate the look of natural wood but offer superior color retention and life-cycle performance while requiring little to no maintenance. This course will provide an overview of wood-plastic composite cladding and trim, with an emphasis on the sustainability benefits.

Photos courtesy of Geolam