Trex Commercial Products Teams Up with Hanley Wood University for Virtual Education Summit

WHO:           Join Trex Commercial Products as we team up with Hanley Wood University to present a virtual CEU course entitled “Efficient Design Utilizing Decorative Guardrails.”

WHAT:         Presented by Trex Commercial Products’ National Sales Manager Shelly Farmer, the webinar will examine guardrails in terms of structure, safety and style. Attendees will learn all about specifying for guardrails, including loading requirements, safety factors, IBC code criteria, materials, finishes and more.

WHEN:         Wednesday, July 29th at 11 a.m. EST

WHERE:       To register, please visit: https://reg.hanleywood.com/rf/HWUVES2020/7282020L/s/HWUD2/a/7088/.

WHY:           This is a great opportunity for architects and specifiers to learn something new or brush up on their knowledge and receive AIA continuing education credits. At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

·Explain how loading requirements, member selection and deflection affect guardrail system design and performance

·Recall 2018 IBC code criteria related to handrails and guards, and apply them to the design of a safe guardrail system

·Discuss the advantages and considerations of three types of glass guardrail support systems (base show supported, post supported and point supported)

·Specify guardrail materials, finishes and infills that are appropriate for the project environment, design goals, aesthetic and budget

CONTACTS: Claire Vartabedian – 312/565-4605 or cvartabedian@lcwa.com

                    Sara Tatay – 312/565-4612 or statay@lcwa.com