This On Demand CEU is a recorded presentation from a previously live webinar event. This course will explore the versatility of wood plastic composites, with a specific focus on composite rainscreen cladding. It will cover the sustainability of wood plastic composites from manufacturing, performance, and life cycle perspectives. We will also discuss color and design options for composite cladding, as well as applications in the residential and commercial sectors.

Learning Objectives

  • Introduce wood plastic composites, including their composition, applications, and how they can be used in rainscreen cladding systems.
  • Examine the sustainability of wood plastic composites from manufacturing, performance, and lifecycle perspectives.
  • Compare composite cladding to alternative cladding options, based on appearance, ease of installation, durability, and cost.
  • Explore color and design options for composite cladding, as well as additional important performance measures that must be considered when specifying rainscreen cladding systems.

Pre-requisite: Basic knowledge of building design practices.