Window and Door Basics

Introduction

Nobody likes learning the basics, but even Kurt Cobain had to learn how to tune his guitar, read music, and practice his scales before becoming the icon we remember him as today. This program is the fundamental tool kit of knowledge for the complicated and highly specific world of windows and doors. 

This introductory lesson will arm even a layman with knowledge about industry vocabulary, design choices, and the building codes and standards for windows and doors. Never again will you say, “It’s just a window.” 

No other building element is more regulated, so the lessons in this program are beneficial for anyone looking to increase their professional understanding of fenestration. Insurance professionals who frequently encounter claims, attorneys struggling through complicated defects and code violations, and anyone with a vested interest in understanding quality building elements would find this program worth the investment of their time.

Webinar

We last presented this 1-hour program on January 28th, 2021.

Learning Objectives

• Gain a basic understanding the common language used when professionally discussing windows and doors.

• Establish the fundamental requirements of window and door codes that must be followed.

• Acquire a more specialized understanding of the distinctions between different window and door types.

• Understand how a building’s design details and potential environmental hazards impacts the design criteria for windows and doors.

Program Outline

1. Introduction

2. Fenestration Overview

3. Design Criteria

4. Glass

5. Building Codes and Standards

6. Testing & Certification

7. Conclusion

Continuing Education

• 1.0 Credit with the Nevada State Bar

• 1.0 Credit with the Florida State Bar

• 1.0 Credit with the Oregon State Bar

• 1.0 Credit with the California State Bar

• 1.0 Credit with the California Department of Insurance